Events

Friday, January 16th 6:00pm – 10:00pm Relive our nation’s history and walk the battlefield by candlelight on the eve of the largest battle in Michigan history. Rangers will guide visitors...

  River Raisin National Battlefield Park SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026 River Raisin Battles Commemoration River Raisin National Battlefield Park, partnering with the Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield and the...

SAVE THE DATE Rally on the Raisin Military Living History Timeline June 13 & 14, 2026 Military encampment and living history demonstrations More information coming soon!

Join us for a River Raisin National Battlefield Park Foundation Members Only Event on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Come hear about the culture and lifestyles of the Muskrat French habitants...

Program runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm both days. For more information contact the National Battlefield Park at (734) 243-7136 or the River Raisin Foundation at info@battlefieldfoundation.org Make sure to visit...

Guest Speaker Series: The Great Black Swamp and the War of 1812 Guest Speaker John Thompson, Fort Meigs Historic Site Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 7:00pm Visitor Center River Raisin...

SAVE THE DATE Foundation Members Only Event Jim Pershing presents "Grandma and Grandpa Actually Used These Things" A  special event for the Foundation Members of the River Raisin National Battlefield...

NPS PROGRAM Wednesday, April 29, 2026 7:00PM "Small Pox from Variolation to Vaccine" Lecture by Bob Satonik A Foundation Member and Park Volunteer Dr. Bob Satonik will give a lecture...

Give Books a Second Chapter USED BOOK SALE MAY 8 & 9, 2026 10:00AM to 5:00PM Support a Great Cause! Clear your shelves and fill your mind! We’re hosting a...

Spring Muster May 9, 2026 10:00am to 4:00pm Friends of the River Raisin present the Spring Muster Living History event. 10:00am to 4;00pm on Visitor Center grounds.   Visitor Center...