In the lush woodlands and shimmering lakes of Wisconsin, the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe—known as the "Keepers of the Fire"—has cultivated a vibrant cultural and economic presence that honors its ancestral roots while embracing modern enterprise. In the beginning, the Neshnabek (Original People) settled along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, near the mouth of the St. Lawrence River. 1,000 years ago they started moving toward the Great Lakes, Southwestern Michigan. After signing the 1833 treaty, most Potawatomi were forcibly removed west. This march became known as the “Potawatomi Trail of Death.”

The Forest County Potawatomi Cultural Center, Library and Museum, a cornerstone of cultural preservation, is located at 5460 Everybody's Road in Crandon.  Created to educate tribal members and the public with a permanent exhibit that outlines significant historical events and passes them on to future generations. The museum's core is our collection of historical and contemporary photographs, audio/video, books, treaties, manuscripts, language material and other memorabilia. 

This facility offers visitors a comprehensive exploration of Potawatomi heritage through exhibits like "The Long Walk," which details the Tribe's history, and "Traditional Ways," which showcases cultural practices. Interactive language exhibits and a collection of over 4,000 library books provide deeper insights into the Great Lakes Indians' history and culture. The gift shop has a variety of items such as baskets, paintings, jewelry, clothing, and more, and it carries authentic Native American items selected from Native American artisans, both local and regional. So when you visit, you can bring some Native American culture home!

Wisconsin's Forest County Potawatomi Community hosts several powwows annually, celebrating Native American culture through music, dance and the arts. The Winter’s End Powwow marks the transition from winter to spring. Meno Keno Ma Ge Wen Powwow, known as the "Home of the Woodland World Championship Powwow,"  takes place in late August. Each October, the Hunting Moon Pow Wow is one of the largest Native American gatherings in the region. Vendors selling Native arts, crafts and food are present.

The Tribe operates two casino hotels: the Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel in Carter and the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee. In 2005, the Potawatomi, Oneida, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, and Viejas Band of Southern California built a partnership venture and opened the Residence Inn in Washington, D.C.

Adjacent to the Tribe's lands is the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, a sprawling expanse of pine and hardwood forests, pristine rivers and abundant wildlife 

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