River Raisin National Battlefield Park

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Painting of the Battle of the River Raisin
The January 22, 1813 Battle raging in the snowy village of Frenchtown
re-enactors firing in a battle line
Annual Commemoration of the Battle in January
a sled cannon in the snow
British ingenuity - adopting their cannons for the snowy conditions at the Battle
period gardens
Visitors enjoy the period gardens and trails in the Park
Grounds and structure
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Grounds and structure
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Photos: National Park Service

About River Raisin National Battlefield Park

River Raisin NBP preserves, commemorates, and interprets the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath. Battles that resulted in the greatest victory for Tecumseh’s Confederation and the British and the greatest defeat for the U.S. The aftermath led to U.S. Indian laws that forced the removal, relocation, and assimilation of native nations, an aftermath that continues today.

Quick Facts

State Michigan
Designation National Battlefield Park
State Code MI
Weather There is a saying about Michigan weather: "If you don't like the weather wait five minutes and it will change!" Seasonal average temperatures for Monroe area: Winter: highs range from…

Location & Map

River Raisin National Battlefield Park is located in Michigan.

Operating Hours

The visitor center contains a 24-foot diorama of the River Raisin Settlement, maps, ranger programs, basic park orientation, park store, passport stamp and Park film. We are open year-round. Please check seasonal hours for times of operation. We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Cultural Demonstrations Live Music Theater Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Biking Road Biking Compass and GPS Geocaching Fishing Freshwater Fishing Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Self-Guided Tours - Auto Hands-On Citizen Science Arts and Crafts Volunteer Vacation Hiking Front-Country Hiking Living History Reenactments Historic Weapons Demonstration First Person Interpretation Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Junior Ranger Program Team Sports Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Getting There

River Raisin National Battlefield is located in SE Lower Michigan along the western shoreline of Lake Erie, in the city of Monroe. Park headquarters is 35 miles south of Detroit, and only 270 miles east of Chicago. By Car: Take Interstate 75 to exit 15 and go south on Dixie Highway to 333 North Dixie Hwy on the right.

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Contact & Address

Address 333 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe, MI, 48162
Phone 734 243 7136
Email rira_admin@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

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Things To Do

The Battlefield

The Battlefield

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Enjoy the River Raisin Heritage Trail

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Visitor Centers

River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor / Education Center

The visitor center is OPEN and offers a Diorama of the River Raisin Settlement, orientation maps, ranger programs, basic park orientation, gift shop, passport stamp…

Hours: The new visitor center is open year-round except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

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