Civil War descends on Conner Prairie
May 17 & 18, 2008
Reenactors, Abe Lincoln, Civil War battle, period music, great food!
(Fishers, IN) On Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 Conner Prairie will transform the historic areas of 1836 Prairietown and 1886 Liberty Corner into Union and Confederate Civil War camps. For Civil War Days only, guests will see the 1860s brought to life with nearly 500 Civil War reenactors from across the Midwest converging in Fishers, Indiana.
This is a great opportunity for the whole family. Conner's Prarie is located near Indianapolis, Indiana, making it a day trip from places like Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, Louisville, etc.
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