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SUMMARY:The Great Black Swamp and the War of 1812 Presented by John Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker Series: \nThe Great Black Swamp and the War of 1812 \nGuest Speaker John Thompson\, Fort Meigs Historic Site \nThursday\, April 9th\, 2026 at 7:00pm \nVisitor Center \nRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park \n333 N. Dixie Highway\, Monroe\, MI 48162 \nPicture of militia laying corduroy road in wetland area by lake\, painting by Gerry Wykes. \n  \nJohn_Thompson_Lecture_4_9_2026
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/the-great-black-swamp-and-the-war-of-1812-presented-by-john-thompson/
LOCATION:River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center\, 333 North Dixie Highway\, Monroe\, MI\, 48162\, United States
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SUMMARY:Foundation Members Only Event "Grandma and Grandpa Actually Used These Things"
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE \nFoundation Members Only Event \nJim Pershing presents “Grandma and Grandpa Actually Used These Things” \nA  special event for the Foundation Members of the River Raisin National Battlefield Park will be held on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 at the Visitor Center. \nThe presentation begins at 1:00 p.m. and will last about an hour. Following the program\, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and enjoy camaraderie with other Foundation Members. Light refreshments will be available. \nBring a friend who might be interested in membership!  You can also renew your membership at the event. This is a free event for members and their guests who register.  For more info contact us at info@battlefieldfoundation.org or go to www.thebattlefield.org \nREGISTER BY CLICKING HERE!
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/foundation-members-only-event/
LOCATION:River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center\, 333 North Dixie Highway\, Monroe\, MI\, 48162\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="River Raisin National Battlefield Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@battlefieldfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T190000
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SUMMARY:"Small Pox from Variolation to Vaccine" Lecture by Dr. Bob Satonik
DESCRIPTION:NPS PROGRAM\nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026\n7:00PM\n“Small Pox from Variolation to Vaccine”\nLecture by Bob Satonik \nA Foundation Member and Park Volunteer Dr. Bob Satonik will give a lecture discussing small Pox from Variolation to Vaccine” on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 at 7pm.  Dr. Satonik has been doing medical research in the context of the War of 1812 and the Battles here. \nVisitor Center \nRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park \n333 N. Dixie Hwy. \nMonroe\, MI 48162 \nFor more information contact (734) 243-7136 \n  \nBob_Satonik_Lecture_4_29_2026
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/small-pox-from-variolation-to-vaccine-lecture-by-bob-satonik/
LOCATION:River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center\, 333 North Dixie Highway\, Monroe\, MI\, 48162\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Soirée des Fondatuers"  French Founders Evening Gala and Fundraiser SAVE THE DATE
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE \nSoirée des Fondatuers\n2026 French Founders Foundation Gala and Fundraiser \nFriday\, June 12\, 2026 6pm \nOld Frenchtown Theme to celebrate the early settlers of 250 years ago \nFeaturing La Compagnie \nDinner\, dancing\, raffles and more. \nPeriod attire welcomed! \nMore details coming soon. \n \n  \nMajor Sponsors:
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/foundation-gala-and-fundraiser-save-the-date/
LOCATION:River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center\, 333 North Dixie Highway\, Monroe\, MI\, 48162\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="River Raisin National Battlefield Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@battlefieldfoundation.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
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SUMMARY:Rally on the Raisin Living History Timeline
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nPARTICIPANTS CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS: Rally on the Raisin_Participant_Invitation_2026\nDemonstrator Registration:    https://forms.office.com/g/M1turUrEAz\nContact the Park at (734) 243-7136  or joseph_dowd@nps.gov
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/rally-on-the-raisin-living-history-timeline/
LOCATION:River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center\, 333 North Dixie Highway\, Monroe\, MI\, 48162\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
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SUMMARY:Heritage Festival an America 250 and Freedom 250 Event
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE \n \nJUNE 13 & 14\, 2026\nCelebrate the early habitants of  “French town” during the Heritage Festival\, with the Rally on the Raisin.\nEvents: \nJune 12: “Soirée des Fondatuers” Foundation Fundraising Gala\nFundraising Gala featuring dinner\, dancing and music with french voyager music troupe La Compaigne  (Tickets on sale May 1).Optional:  Period attire welcomed (pre-1815) \nJune 13 & 14: Rally on the Raisin Military Living History Timeline\n  \nJune 13: Heritage Festival Living History French Habitants\nFrench Habitant and Voyageur life ways in the River Raisin Education Center presented by La-Z-Boy Foundation inside the Visitor Center.  *ticket for activity pass on sale May 1 (tickets are limited). \n  \nActivity Pass: participate in activities for a fee per person: \nArchery\, Candle Making\, Finger Weaving and more! \n  \nVisitor Center \nRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park \n333 N. Dixie Hwy.\, Monroe\, MI 48162 \nRe-enactors are encouraged to participate by contacting: info@battlefieldfoundation.org or call (734) 243-7136. \n 
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/heritage-festival/
LOCATION:River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center\, 333 North Dixie Highway\, Monroe\, MI\, 48162\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="River Raisin National Battlefield Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@battlefieldfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260822T190000
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SUMMARY:Foundation Members Only Event - National Park Service Birthday Campfire Stories by Ranger Dowd
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE \nFoundation Members Only Event \nFriday\, August 22\, 2026 at 7:00PM \nIt’s the National Park Service Birthday! \nJoin us for Campfire Stories by Ranger Dowd.
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/foundation-members-only-event-2/
LOCATION:River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center\, 333 North Dixie Highway\, Monroe\, MI\, 48162\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="River Raisin National Battlefield Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@battlefieldfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261212T130000
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SUMMARY:Foundation Members Only Event - Hands on French Noel
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE \nFoundation Members Only Event \nSaturday\, December 12\, 2026 \n1:00-3:00PM \nGet hands on with French Noel activities such as making candles\, pomanders and dried oranges to decorate for the holidays the French way! \nMember Experience in conjunction with French Noel with the Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/foundation-members-only-event-3/
LOCATION:River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center\, 333 North Dixie Highway\, Monroe\, MI\, 48162\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="River Raisin National Battlefield Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@battlefieldfoundation.org
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