• Painting of Frenchtown settlement

    River Raisin

    National Battlefield Park Michigan

Photos & Multimedia

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Scroll down for a few videos and pictures about River Raisin. Some videos may be hosted away from this site so be sure and come back when you are done!

NPS Black Powder Video -- A detailed explanation into the National Park Service's policy against having battle reenactment on Park Service Land.

Dance Through Time VI video highlights

RRNBP Land Acquisition Ceremony with United States Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Congressman John D. Dingell

Watch a video of the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of the River Raisin

 

Did You Know?

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The Battle of Frenchtown (Battle of the River Raisin in Monroe Michigan) was the largest battle fought on Michigan soil. This battle was a major defeat for the Americans and was one of the bloodiest engagements during the War of 1812. The massacre of some wounded solders the following day shocked and enraged Americans throughout the Old Northwest Territory. This incident soon became know as “The River Raisin Massacre” and the rallying cry was “Remember the Raisin”. More...