Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley was home to the Potawatomi tribe centuries ago, long before European settlement. In the 1700s, the Valley was a thriving natural oasis.

By the mid-20th century, it couldn’t have looked more different – home to heavy industry for decades after the Potawatomi were forced off the land, the Valley became desolate, full of toxic brownfields. That was until the Forest County Potawatomi regained some of their ancestral territory and began building what was then called Potawatomi Bingo. The casino opened its doors on March 7, 1991.

Today, Potawatomi Casino Hotel is a landmark in Milwaukee, with thousands of employees, three major expansions and millions of guests every year. Potawatomi’s ties to its history remain strong, and it continues to bring vibrant Native Amer

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