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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe pioneer village that’s been at Conner Prairie since 1974 will get an update, or one could say, a historically accurate upgrade, this year.
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park will unveil a $160,000 renovation to Prairietown at its grand reopening weekend, June 9-10.
One of the new features is an 1836-style business that really does generate revenue for Conner Prairie. At Barker Brothers’ Pottery Shop, visitors can watch a master craftsman at work, then try their hand at using the model spinning wheels. At select times, and for an additional fee, guests can make a piece to take home.
In the newly remodeled town store, guests can buy goods and souvenirs, but they have to earn their “money” by lending a hand to townsfolk. Coins can be earned by feeding live animals, helping with chores and assisting tradesmen.
Several other existing historic buildings will offer hands-on activities, such as a new play kitchen in the Campbell home, horseshoe activity table in the blacksmith’s shop, chalk stenciling in the Curtis home, remodeled dress-up station in the McClure house, a life-size covered wagon with supplies, and furniture to move in and out of the Cabin for Sale.
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