Park Hours (Today)
9:00AM - 5:00PM
River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor / Education Center: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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About the 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.
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What to See & Do
The Battlefield
As you visit River Raisin National Battlefield Park, you are visiting hallowed grounds and the final resting place for many fallen warriors and soldiers. As you walk, read the historical markers, and contemplate the past, consider that Southeast Michigan witnessed the greatest defeat for the United States in the War of 1812.
Enjoy the River Raisin Heritage Trail
The River Raisin Heritage Trail The Heritage Trail has eight miles of paved hike-bike trails that provide safe and scenic routes to walk, run, cycle and in-line skate. The trail connects major historic sites, state and local parks, nationally significant buildings and ecological features. Parking areas and facilities can be found along the trails for your convenience.
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 and the Park film. The NEW education center is now open to the public while sections are still under development.
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
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.
Park Amenities
Operating Hours
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
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.
- Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Photos
re-enactors firing in a battle line
a sled cannon in the snow
period gardens
Grounds and structure
When to Go
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Best Time
Year-round
Trip Length
1 day
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