Special Event

Event

War of 1812 Living History Day!

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

River Raisin NBP, 333 N. Dixie Hwy. Monroe, MI. 48162

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Exhibition/Show
Guided Tour
Living History
Other
Partner Program
Talk
Volunteer Event
Walk

Description

River Raisin National Battlefield Park presents a "War of 1812 Living History Day!"  Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11am-4pm.

Come see how the men of the Ohio and Michigan Territory answered the call to arms during the War of 1812. Watch reenactors drill and fire black powder muskets, rifles and cannons!

Schedule:

11am:  Camps open to public

12pm:  Artillery demonstration

12:30pm:  Small arms demonstration

1pm:  Soldier's Life program

2pm:  Artillery demonstration

2:30pm:  Small arms demonstration

3pm: Soldier's Life program

4pm: Camps close to public

 

Event to be held at the Park at

333 N. Dixie Hwy.

Monroe, MI. 48162

 

 

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Joe Dowd
734-243-7136
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