 River Raisin Battlefield Visitor Center
1403 East Elm Avenue, Monroe
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The battle fought here on Jan 22, 1813 was one of the largest engagements of the War of 1812. Of 934 Americans who fought here, only 33 escaped death or capture. The massacre of wounded soldiers the following day shocked and enraged Americans throughout the Old Northwest Territory.
The display includes dioramas & full-size British & American soldiers, as well as a fiber-optic map presentation on the Battle of the River Raisin.
Annual Commemoration: In January, Saturday closest to battle date. Call for date and schedule of events.
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The Presidential Fife & Drum Corps- The "Old Guard" was here in Monroe during June.
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HOURS: Summer- June, July, August Summer Hours 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open Friday through Monday (new hours).
Open weekends in May and September starting in May from 10-5:00 p.m.
This year the Visitor Center will be closed for October weekends due to the transfer of the property to the National Park System and the unknown nature of the Visitor Center's status. It is believed hours and tours will continue to be run by the main Museum until further notice. Continue to schedule your tour through the Museum.
Closed entirely November through March, except for special events. Grounds open year round, with historical markers on site for visitors. Free Admission, donations welcome.
Phone: (734) 243-7136 (seasonal only) or (734) 240-7780 (main Museum).
Quarterly: War of 1812 Roundtable discussions (call for details).
Please: If you are using the new Heritage Trail and park at the Visitor Center, please park in the back parking spaces to allow Visitor Center visitor's front parking use.
Want to Know More NOW? Learn about the Battle:
Also: 1812 Bicentennial Committee merchandise is available for purchase at the Battlefield Visitor Center and main Museum downtown. T-shirts, sweat shirts, baseball caps, scarves, mugs, and more are available. Proceeds benefit 1812 Bicentennial programs and projects.
Special: $5 youth t-shirts, navy blue with screened official River Raisin Bicentennial logo on front. A great deal, and help promote our local history! Also available in limited amounts at the main Museum downtown.
The Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield have an educational video on 1812 local history and the battle also for sale at both sites. It was featured on WGTE Public Broadcasting television.
Battlefield Links
The River Raisin Battlefield Visitor Center is located in Historic Monroe, Michigan. It is on the eastern edge of the Battle of Frenchtown, sometimes referred to as the Battle of the River Raisin during the War of 1812. The 17th U.S. Infantry camped on the same ground where the Visitor Center now stands.
The Battles and Massacre of the River Raisin were among the largest military encounters in the War of 1812. More American casualties occurred here than in any other single battle. Learn about YOUR local history connection by visiting the center.
For more information click on the above-right links or the links below:
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