We honor the Potawatomi people forcibly removed from Indiana to Kansas in 1838 and celebrate their enduring resilience. Explore the route, listen to historical journals, and support our work in education and preservation.
Explore the 1838 route along which over 850 Potawatomi people were forcibly removed from Indiana to Kansas. Our interactive map connects encampments, monuments, and historical accounts across four states.
The Audio Journal Library now offers dated recordings linked to trail stops, with transcripts and historical context. These settler records describe forced removal, illness, death, and family separation and contain historical language that may be distressing.
Explore books and digital resources that offer historical context and personal insights into the Potawatomi Trail of Death.
Learn about the Potawatomi Trail of Death and explore the history, experiences, and lasting impact of this forced removal.
This map offers an immersive way, featuring embedded videos and audio clips, to experience and understand the Potawatomi journey.
Dive into the letters and journals of migrating parties, providing detailed accounts of the experiences during the Potawatomi Trail of Death.
