River Raisin National Battlefield Park
River Raisin NBP preserves, commemorates, and interprets the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath.
Photo: Painting by Tim Kurtz / NPS
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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Driving times from River Raisin National Battlefield Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at River Raisin National Battlefield Park?
- Popular activities include Arts and Crafts, Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of River Raisin National Battlefield Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (1 h 44 min), Cuyahoga Valley National Park (2 h 13 min), James A Garfield National Historic Site (2 h 30 min), Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (2 h 47 min), First Ladies National Historic Site (2 h 50 min), Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (3 h 5 min).