River Raisin Battlefield

River Raisin Battlefield was the site of the largest engagements of the War of 1812. Fought on the banks of the River Raisin here in Monroe Michigan formally know as Frenchtown.

MORE 2012 EVENTS

Participant
Registration

On Line Store / Photo Gallery

Introduction

Setting The Stage
The War Of 1812

The Battles
at Frenchtown

Soldiers Fare

Lacroixs Company
1812 History

Lacroix's Company
Today - Membership

Soldiers Uniforms
Clothing of the Period

Artillery and Weapons
of the River Raisin Battle

River Raisin Battlefield
Visitors Center

Friends Of the
River Raisin Battlefield

Areas Of Interest

History Links

Area Events

Biographies of Battle
Participants

200^TH ANNIVERSARY, BATTLE of RIVER RAISIN

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2013

Commemoration Schedule

10:00 am Winchester's march from Sawyer Homestead to the River Raisin National Battlefield Park

10:30 am Flag raising and ceremonies at the River Raisin Battlefield Visitor Center

11:15 am tactical demonstration at the Monroe Multi-Sports Center

Noon 1812 presentation at the River Raisin Battlefield Visitor Center

12:15 pm Catered lunch for costumed re-enactors (not open to public) with speaker

1:00 pm 1812 presentation at the River Raisin Battlefield Visitor Center

2:30 pm Memorial Ceremony at the Kentucky Monument

3:30 pm 1812 presentations at the Monroe County Historical Museum

3:30 pm War of 1812 Musical Remembrances at the Monroe County Community College

4:30 pm 1812 presentation at the Monroe County Historical Museum

7:00 pm War of 1812 Musical Remembrances at the Monroe County Community College

For More Events in 2013 click here

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Volunteers Wanted

Do you enjoy... Travel? Camping? Family Fun? Cooling out of doors? Teaching others?
Marching in Parades? Discovering how things were done in the past?
Exploring historic sites? Experimenting with ancient weaponry?
The camaraderie of shared interests?
......... then our living history group is for you!!!

Join Lacroix's Company of Michigan Volunteers of the 2nd Michigan
Territorial Regiment

Contact ralphnaveaux@att.net or call 734.289.2253

Attend one of our training workshops scheduled for 2pm, Sunday March 25 & April 29, 2012
at the River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitors Center
1403 East Elm Ave Monroe, Michigan 48162

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OPEN HOUSE 2012

Scheduled Events:

1812 Children's Games
Mini-militia & Candy "Cartridge" making

Archaeology Dig---for children

Cannon Demonstration & Firing
Tomahawk Throw
1812 Military Drill

1812 Military Artifact & Long-Arm Display
Musket Demonstrations

Living History Encampment
Clothing of 1812

Medicines of 1812
Historical Cooking Demonstrations

Walking History Tours of the Battlefield

Local Artists & 1812 Memorabilia

Saturday May 19 & 20

This event is Free &
Open to the Public!

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200th Anniversary Commemoration

Of The

Battles Of The River Raisin

January 19, 2013

Join the many participants from Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Canada, along with Native Americans and residents of Monroe Michigan as we remember this bloody battle and massacre that took place on January 22nd and 23rd, 1813.

The commemoration is held on the very ground along the River Raisin where hundreds of lives were lost in a struggle for freedom and sovereignty during the early years of the United States.

9–11 am Participant Check-in at the

River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center

10 am Morning Tactical Demonstration

Battleground at Ice Arena

11:30 am Commemoration Ceremonies

RRNBP Visitor Center

3:00 pm Speaker: TBD
Monroe County Historical Museum

OTHER ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE STAYING OVERNIGHT OR FOR THE WEEKEND:

Please be aware no Black Powder is allowed inside the Building at the National Park Visitor Center

All participants will be required to complete a Volunteer in the Park (VIP) form

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Maple Sugar Day at Navarre Anderson Trading Post

Call the Museum for details.

Presented by
The Monroe County Historical Museum

Visitors to the trading post complex will visit a 1790s maple sugar camp. The ‘sugar bush’ was a late winter activity that occurred when the sap began to rise into the trees as early spring approached. Visitors can watch as living historians make maple syrup following 18^th century methods. Syrup was first used by Native Americans who discovered the maple tree’s sap, when cooked, reduced to a sweet amber syrup. The hot syrup, when reaching this phase was often poured out onto fresh snow, which froze the syrup upon contact into a sugary candy. Further boiling of the syrup allows the sugar to solidify and be formed into cakes. Maple syrup has been enjoyed by both Native Americans and the European settlers for hundreds of years, just as we enjoy it today.

The Navarre Anderson Trading Post complex recreates a 1790s French homestead along the River Raisin. The main building, built in 1789, is one of the oldest wooden residence still standing in the state. Other buildings at the complex include an 1810 cookhouse and a replica 1790’s French-Canadian style barn.

The Martha Barker Country Store will also be open during that time. This is the first time this year these buildings will be open to the public.

The complex is located 3775 North Custer Road in Monroe Michigan. For additional information call (734) 240-7780.

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In June, visit an 1810 Militia Muster at the

Navarre Anderson Trading Post

Watch as the local Militia Practice Military Maneuvers & Drills

Tour the complex's Historic Buildings

Experience Life in the early 19th Century

Learn about the Militia from a local Militiaman & Tour the Militia Camp