Conner Prairie’s holiday cheer

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By Nancy Edwards

Conner Prairie’s young professionals group, the Horizon Council, proves that the museum is not just for kids and families anymore. For the past several years, the group has sponsored History on Tap, a beer-tasting event held each summer. Most recently, the Horizon Council presented “Holiday Cheers,” an evening of hors d’oeuvres, wine and craft beer and strolling through 1836 Prairietown.

“We wanted to experience something different,” Robby Slaughter, president of the Horizon Council, said of adding a new event.

Guests of the event enjoyed a sampling of sausage from Smoking Goose, additional appetizers from Bistro 226, wine from Douglas Hills and craft beer from Sun King. They also discovered different cultures and traditions of holiday cheer from the 19th century, and observed demonstrations from volunteers that explained how electricity changed lives in the 1930s rural community.

Additionally, they gathered together to network and meet other professionals, which is the purpose of the Horizon Council, according to Ellen Rosenthal, president and CEO of Conner Prairie.

“I thought (the group) would help make Conner Prairie cooler,” she said. “The board members offer opinions and a fresh perspective (to the museum).”

Chris Petrelli, Director of Programs, Education and Evaluation for Conner Prairie, said he thought that “for a first-time event, this turned out well,” of Holiday Cheers. He added that the Horizon Council may be looking to diversify even more events for next year, including food-related events, such as gourmet food that can present a unique experience for adults.

The Horizon Council is made up of volunteers from age 21 to early 40s who share ideas, engage in strategic planning, fundraise, take part in special events and have fun. They help envision the Conner Prairie of the future. For more information, call 214-4738 or send an email to [email protected].


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