Painting of the Battle of the River Raisin Photo: Painting by Tim Kurtz

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

National Battlefield Park · Michigan

River Raisin NBP preserves, commemorates, and interprets the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath.

  • LocationMonroe, MI
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Weather now79°F Overcast
  • Alerts 1 active alert

Overview

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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re-enactors firing in a battle line
Annual Commemoration of the Battle in January — Photo by William Saul

Alerts (1)

CautionTrails Not Maintained During Winter

Trails at River Raisin National Battlefield Park are not maintained during winter months. Please use caution.

Facilities & Services

Find visitor services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.

Other Visitor Services

  • River Raisin National Battlefield Park Education Center

    River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor / Education Center

    Facility

    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…

    Details
    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.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM · River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Hours details
  • River Raisin National Battlefield ParkDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

    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

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Weather

79°F
Overcast · feels like 76°
  • Today 82° 64°
    Overcast
    75% rain
  • Tomorrow 65° 54°
    Overcast
    64% rain
  • Saturday 63° 49°
    Sunny
    4% rain

Updated 3 hr ago

What to expect by season

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 30 F- 45 F and lows range from 15 F- 30 F Spring: highs range from 40 F - 70 F and lows range from 25 F - 55 F Summer: highs range from 70 F - 85 F and lows range from 50 F - 65 F Fall: highs range from 40 F - 80 F and lows range from 60 F - 30 F

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Getting There

333 N. Dixie Hwy.
Monroe, MI 48162

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.

Full directions

By Car: Take Interstate 75 to exit 15 and go south on Dixie Highway to 333 North Dixie Hwy on the right.

Mailing address: 333 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe, MI 48162

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