 River Raisin Battlefield Visitor CenterRiver 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.
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Annual Commemoration: In January, Saturday closest to battle date. Call for date and schedule of events.
Summer Hours 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Open Friday through Monday during June, July, & August
Open weekends in May, September and October. Weekends starting in May from 10-5:00 p.m.
Closed entirely November through March, except for special events
Grounds open year round, with historical markers on site for visitors.
Free Admission Phone: (734) 243-7136 (seasonal only) or (734) 240-7780 (main Museum)
Quarterly: War of 1812 Roundtable discussions (call for details)
River Raisin Battlefield Driving Tours (pdf)
River Raisin Battlefield Brochure (pdf)
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, pins, and more are available. Proceeds benefit 1812 Bicentennial programs and projects.
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 the site of the Battles of Frenchtown or sometimes referred to as the Battles of the River Raisin during the War of 1812.
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.
For more information click on the above-right links or the links below:
Photos are from the visit of the tall ship Niagara recently at the Port of Monroe. The Niagara is an 1812 warship replica.
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