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Conner Prairie shows Promised Land as Proving Ground for African American journey

Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. Photo taken Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Fishers. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Origins Cabin Thursday, July 24, 2025. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Origins Cabin Thursday, July 24, 2025. A short film gives information. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Origins Cabin Thursday, July 24, 2025. The exhibit highlights the importance of food, family, faith and fellowship in the journey. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is a Zimbabwean Mbira, a musical instrument, seen in the Origins Cabin Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Fishers. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Charlotte Gwin, as Mary Curtis, the blacksmith's wife, hems a petticoat in Conner Prairie's immersive exhibit, 1836 Prairietown, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Fishers. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Resistance Cabin Thursday, July 24, 2025. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Resistance Cabin Thursday, July 24, 2025. Conner Prairie's Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communications Hyacinth Rucker, left, and Manager of Exhibit Development Allison Cosbey look at the displays. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Resistance Cabin Thursday, July 24, 2025. African American history of the 19th century is explored. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Resistance Cabin Thursday, July 24, 2025. African American history of the 19th century is explored. This image shows The Indianapolis Recorder, one of the top African American newspapers in the country. It was established as a weekly newspaper in 1897. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Resistance Cabin Thursday, July 24, 2025. African American history of the 19th century is explored. This image shows Milton Robinson in his Grand Army of the Republic uniform, a fraternal organization for Union veterans, posing with his sons. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Conner Prairie's Manager of Exhibit Development Allison Cosbey poses in the Resistance Cabin at the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit Thursday, July 24, 2025. The newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This cabin focuses on 19th century African American history. Cosbey stands by a map shows free Black communities in 19th century Indiana. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Resistance Cabin Thursday, July 24, 2025. African American history of the 19th century is explored. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Resistance Cabin Thursday, July 24, 2025. African American history of the 19th century is explored. The tree, with roots stretching down and branches stretching upwards, is a common motif in the exhibit. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Conner Prairie's Manager of Exhibit Development Allison Cosbey shows the interactive digital experience that allows visitors to scan a QR code and identify photos in the Resistance Cabin at the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit Thursday, July 24, 2025. The newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This cabin focuses on 19th century African American history. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Conner Prairie's Manager of Exhibit Development Allison Cosbey shows the interactive digital experience that allows visitors to scan a QR code and identify photos in the Resistance Cabin at the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit Thursday, July 24, 2025. The newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This cabin focuses on 19th century African American history. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A sleepy orange butterfly rests on a plant Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Conner Prairie. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A QR code allows visitors to hear people's stories and historic experiencs at the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Conner Prairie. Their newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Reclamation Cabin, left, and Reflections Cabin, Thursday, July 24, 2025. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Reclamation Cabin, Thursday, July 24, 2025. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Reclamation Cabin, Thursday, July 24, 2025, focusing on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Reclamation Cabin, Thursday, July 24, 2025, focusing on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Reclamation Cabin, Thursday, July 24, 2025, focusing on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Reclamation Cabin, Thursday, July 24, 2025, focusing on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This is the Reclamation Cabin, Thursday, July 24, 2025, focusing on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Conner Prairie's Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communications Hyacinth Rucker checks out the interactive display with information about The Negro Motorist Green Book, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Reclamation Cabin of the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit. The book, started in 1936, was published to help African Americans travel around the U.S. safely, during the time of Jim Crow laws and segregation. Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. The Reclamation Cabin focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar The Negro Motorist Green Book is displayed, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Reclamation Cabin of the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit. The book, started in 1936, was published to help African Americans travel around the U.S. safely, during the time of Jim Crow laws and segregation. Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. The Reclamation Cabin focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar An interactive display shows information about sundown towns as mentioned in The Negro Motorist Green Book, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Reclamation Cabin of the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit. The book, started in 1936, was published to help African Americans travel around the U.S. safely, during the time of Jim Crow laws and segregation. Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. The Reclamation Cabin focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar An interactive display shows information about The Negro Motorist Green Book, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Reclamation Cabin of the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit. The book, started in 1936, was published to help African Americans travel around the U.S. safely, during the time of Jim Crow laws and segregation. Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. The Reclamation Cabin focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar An interactive display shows information about The Negro Motorist Green Book, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Reclamation Cabin of the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit. The book, started in 1936, was published to help African Americans travel around the U.S. safely, during the time of Jim Crow laws and segregation. Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. The Reclamation Cabin focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Conner Prairie's Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communications Hyacinth Rucker looks at The Negro Motorist Green Book, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Reclamation Cabin of the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit. The book, started in 1936, was published to help African Americans travel around the U.S. safely, during the time of Jim Crow laws and segregation. Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. The Reclamation Cabin focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A West African Ashiko Drum, created by Anthony J. Artis, of Amoah's African Drum Works, is displayed Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Reclamation Cabin of the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit. Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. The Reclamation Cabin focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A family tree of African American music is displayed Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Reclamation Cabin of the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit. Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. The Reclamation Cabin focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries. The tree, with its roots stretching down and its branches reaching up, is a common theme seen throughout the exhibit. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A family tree of African American music is displayed Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Reclamation Cabin of the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit. Conner Prairie's newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. The Reclamation Cabin focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries. The tree, with its roots stretching down and its branches reaching up, is a common theme seen throughout the exhibit. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A gallery displays Israel Solomon's art Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Reclamation Cabin of the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit. He is the artist in residence. Conner Prairie's Promised Land is its newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, exploring Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. The Reclamation Cabin focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A gallery displays Israel Solomon's art Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Reclamation Cabin of the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit. He is the artist in residence. Conner Prairie's Promised Land is its newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, exploring Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. The Reclamation Cabin focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A gallery displays Israel Solomon's art Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Reclamation Cabin of the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit. He is the artist in residence. Conner Prairie's Promised Land is its newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, exploring Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. The Reclamation Cabin focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Conner Prairie's Manager of Exhibit Development Allison Cosbey shows the Reflections Cabin at the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Conner Prairie. Their newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This cabin allows visitors to reflect on what they have seen in the exhibit. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A visitor's note is displayed in the Reflections Cabin at the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Conner Prairie. Their newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This cabin allows visitors to reflect on what they have seen in the exhibit. They can share a thought with others by hanging it on the wall. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A visitor's note is displayed in the Reflections Cabin at the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Conner Prairie. Their newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This cabin allows visitors to reflect on what they have seen in the exhibit. They can share a thought with others by hanging it on the wall. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A visitor's note is displayed in the Reflections Cabin at the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Conner Prairie. Their newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. This cabin allows visitors to reflect on what they have seen in the exhibit. They can share a thought with others by hanging it on the wall. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Interpreters in period clothing and character, walk through Conner Prairie's immersive exhibit, 1836 Prairietown, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Fishers. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Muskmelons grow in the garden at the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Conner Prairie. Their newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. Planted in the garden are foods that were grown in Africa or are substitutes for African cuisine. Many times people would hide seeds in their hair to bring their favorites from their homeland. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Conner Prairie Interpreter Courtney Hammill talks about the garden at the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Conner Prairie. Their newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. Planted in the garden are foods that were grown in Africa or are substitutes for African cuisine. Many times people would hide seeds in their hair to bring their favorites from their homeland. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Okra is one of the plants in the gardens at the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Conner Prairie. Their newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. The exhibit highlights the importance of food, family, faith and fellowship in the journey. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Peanut plants flourish in the garden at the Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Conner Prairie. Their newest permanent exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and contributions of African Americans. Planted in the garden are foods that were grown in Africa or are substitutes for African cuisine. Many times people would hide seeds in their hair to bring their favorites from their homeland. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A goat grazes at Conner Prairie, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Fishers. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Goats and farm animals graze and enjoy the shade at Conner Prairie, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Fishers. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Conner Prairie's 1839 Balloon Voyage rises over the property Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Fishers. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar