Overview
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.
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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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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.
Learn moreThe Battlefield
30 MinutesAs 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.
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