Monroe, Michigan · Monroe County · Facility
The visitor center is OPEN and offers a Diorama of the River Raisin Settlement, orientation maps, ranger programs, basic park orientation, gift shop, passport stamp and the Park film. The NEW education center is now open to the public while sections are still under development.
The visitor center is OPEN and offers a Diorama of the River Raisin Settlement, orientation maps, ranger programs, basic park orientation, gift shop, passport stamp and the Park film. The NEW education center is now open to the public while sections are still under development.
River Raisin National Battlefield is located in Southeastern Lower Michigan along the western shoreline of Lake Erie, in the city of Monroe. Park headquarters is 35 miles south of Detroit, and only 270 miles east of Chicago. By Car take Interstate 75 to exit 15 and go south on Dixie Highway to the address, 333 North Dixie Hwy. on your right.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Heading to River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor / Education Center? A few things to know before you go:
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