Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Indiana’s Favorite Sons, Mar. 16-Nov. 10, 2012

This exhibit focuses on Indiana Presidential and Vice-presidential candidates through the years. Some Indiana "Hopefuls" are explored that did not quite make it to being a candidate. One of the earliest Vice-presidential candidates on the Free Democrat ticket under John P. Hale was George Julian who ran in 1852. Eugene V. Debs of Terre Haute was nominated five times for president, representing the Socialist Party between 1904 and 1920. Wendell Willkie was nominated as the Republican Party candidate for president in 1940. These are just a few of Indiana’s Favorite Sons.

Indiana’s Favorite Sons is part of regular tours through Nov. 10, 2012. The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am–3:30 pm, with tours every hour and half hour, with the last tour beginning at 3:30 pm. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $3 for students (ages 5-17). Please call (317) 631-1888 for more information.

Conner Prairie
Buying & Bartering (Daily)

Sharpen your haggling skills as Conner Prairie Interactive History Park features programs about money, trade and finance throughout the month of June. Earn "money" by helping with chores and other work in Prairietown, and then spend it at Mr. Whitaker’s store. Take part in fur trading activities at Lenape Indian Camp, but be aware, our fur trader has a reputation for driving a hard bargain. At 1863 Civil War Journey: Raid on Indiana, see if you think it’s fair to pay someone to serve in your place instead of being drafted. Buying & Bartering activities occur daily and are included in the price of general admission.

Admission is $14/adults, $13/seniors 65+, $9/youth (ages 2-12), free for members and youth under 2. For more information, call (317) 776-6006 or (800) 966-1836 or visit www.connerprairie.org.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Free Admission for Teachers

Indiana teachers of K-12 grade students at public and private schools will receive individual waived admission at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art year-around. Just show proof of employment at the admission desk. The exceptions are for Indian Market & Festival in June and WestFest in September.

For additional information, or to schedule student visits, contact the Education Services Coordinators at (317) 275-1350 and press one at the prompt.

Indiana State Museum
Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn, until Jan. 20, 2013

It takes 25 corn plants per person per day to support the American way of life. This 10,000-year global genetic journey explores the relationship between people and corn, arguably the most productive domesticated plant and the greatest plant breeding achievement of all time. Visitors will be a-maized at the scientific, economic and cultural significance and impact of corn on daily life, past and present.
Link to the Amazing Maize Educator’s Guide: http://indianamuseum.org/pdfs/amazing_maize_edu_guide.pdf

National Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsors: Dow AgroSciences, Ford Motor Company and Case IH
Contributing Sponsor: National Starch

Local Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Indiana Corn Marketing Council
Contributing Sponsor: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
Supporting Sponsor: Brock Grain Systems

Indiana State Museum
Science on the Edge: Radical Innovation in New Harmony

March 24 – Oct. 28, 2012

They explored new lands, discovered fantastic new animals and recorded a changing Native American way of life. The pioneers of New Harmony were more than just scientists – they were voyagers uncovering the secrets of a newly-born country. Science on the Edge looks at this part of American history through an Indiana lens, when the United States was still young and unexplored frontier stretched west to the ocean.

Supported by the Arts Council of Indianapolis and the City of Indianapolis and by the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.