 River Raisin Battlefield Visitor Center
(now the River Raisin National Battlefield Park)
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. Grounds open year-round, with informational historical markers on site for visitors.
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The Battlefield Visitor Center is now part of the National Park Service. The Visitor Center is open 7 days a week: weekdays Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and weekends Saturday- Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Superintendent is Scott Bentley.
No admission charge. Phone: (734) 243-7136 for information.
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Annual Commemoration: Saturday, January 21st. Watch for details on program & speakers. Museum closed that day until 2:30 for the 3:00 Speaker program.
Quarterly War of 1812 Roundtable discussions (call for details). Meetings are free and open to the public.
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:
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. For sale at the main Museum.
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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