The Cranberry Discovery Center

Cranberries have been grown commercially in Wisconsin for over 150 years. That's a lot of history for one tiny berry. During that time, cranberry growers have adapted their production methods to the environment, changes in agricultural technology and changes in the marketplace. In addition to developing new ways of growing cranberries, they’ve also created new ways of using the fruit. You’ll learn all about that – and more – during a visit to the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center

	Founding Family

	Seeking to preserve the heritage of Wisconsin’s cranberry industry and educate the public about cranberry production, the Clinton Potter family opened Cranberry Expo in 1989 on their marsh east of Warrens.

	Second Stage of our History

	After operating the cranberry museum for 10 years, the Potter family gifted it to the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. In 2004, renovation of a new home for the museum – a former cranberry sorting warehouse – began.

	Our Board of Directors

	A dedicated group of volunteers – most of whom are cranberry growers – developed the concept which led to the creation of the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center. Click here to read more about the individuals currently serving on our board of directors.