Hidden Gems: Wisconsin – Architecture of the Nations

Does Native American architecture make you think of tents and teepees? Turns out there is a lot more sophisticated design to be found in Wisconsin’s tribal nations. And in visiting these structures, you open the door to understanding how tribes like the Ho-Chunk, the Menominee, and the Oneida used to live.

There are traditional structures, like the Oneida Longhouse, that are still standing after centuries. The culture also comes alive from Waswagoning, a recreation of a traditional Ojibwe village at Lac du Flambeau, where you can get a hands-on lesson in how the Ojibwe live.

Peter visits the original structures of Wisconsin’s 11 tribal nations to experience the hidden gems of architecture, craftsmanship and culture.

Watch the first three parts of Hidden Gems: Wisconsin–Meet the Nations, Nature on Tribal Lands, and Native American Food. And check back next week for a new episode of Hidden Gems: Wisconsin.

For more Wisconsin adventures, check out:

• Peter’s Travel Podcast, Travel Today: Oneda Nation, Green Bay, Wisconsin
• Ask the Local’s City Guide, Madison, Wisconsin
• Travel Tip: Native American Sacred Sites