Trading Post and Cabin at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park

In 1963 Lilly decided to convey Conner Prairie Farm to Earlham College with the stipulation that the Conner house and the 58 surrounding acres be maintained in perpetuity and be open to the public. Lilly was interested in the educational potential of the property. In 1969 planning began for a pioneer village depicting the early 1800s. In the early 1970s major expansion began by moving additional old buildings to the site and laying out a village appropriate to the Indiana frontier of 1836.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Journe