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SUMMARY:National Park Week
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with us\nNational Park Week\nAugust 22-30\, 2026\n 
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/national-park-week/
LOCATION:River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center\, 333 North Dixie Highway\, Monroe\, MI\, 48162\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Ranger's Campfire Program
DESCRIPTION:River Raisin National Battlefield Park will host a special evening program\,\nA Ranger’s Campfire\nSaturday\, August 22\, 2026\nBattlefield Site Pavilion\, located at 1403 E. Elm Ave.\n\nIn celebration of the 110th birthday of the National Park Service\, this family-friendly event offers visitors an opportunity to experience a traditional NPS campfire gathering program\, featuring stories of the ranger service\, classic campfire songs\, and the history of America’s national parks.\n\n\nThe schedule of events includes two opportunities to attend:\n\n\n7 p.m. – Campfire Lighting\n8 p.m. – Ranger Program (First Program)\n9 p.m. – Ranger Program (Second Program)\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the campfire. The event is free and open to the public.\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 -9:00 PM\nVenue:  River Raisin National Battlefield Park\, Battlefield Pavilion 1403 E. Elm Ave.\, Monroe\, MI 48162\n(NOTE: The Visitor Center location will not be open during this event)\nFor more information call (734) 243-7136
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/foundation-members-only-event-2/
LOCATION:River Raisin National Battlefield Park\, 1241 E. Elm Ave.\, Monroe\, 48162\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="River Raisin National Battlefield Park Foundation":MAILTO:info@battlefieldfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260825T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Welcome Reception for Superintendent Geoff Avery
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the River Raisin National Battlefield Park Foundation \nYou are invited to a \nCommunity Reception welcoming Superintendent Geoff Avery\nto River Raisin National Battlefield Park\non Tuesday\, August 25\, 2026\nfrom 4:00 – 6:00 PM\nheld at the Visitor Center of the\nRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park \nPlease join us to welcome Superintendent Geoff Avery to River Raisin National Battlefield Park. This reception falls on a milestone occasion: August 25\, 2026\, marks the 110th anniversary of the National Park Service\, making it a fitting moment to celebrate both this historic milestone and the start of a new chapter of leadership here at River Raisin. \nCome meet Superintendent Avery\, connect with fellow community members and partners\, and help us celebrate 110 years of America’s National Parks. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nIf you are not able to join us\, a card or welcome letter is encouraged. \nDate: Tuesday\, August 25\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 to 6:00 PM\nVenue:  Visitor Center\, River Raisin National Battlefield Park\, 333 N. Dixie Hwy.\, Monroe\, Michigan 48162 \n\nCLICK HERE TO RSVP by August 21\, 2026\nor via  Alisha Cooley at 734-243-7136\,  info@battlefieldfoundation.org   \nDate: Tuesday\, August 25\, 2026 \nTime:  4:00pm-6:00pm \nPlace: Visitor Center\, \nRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park \n333 N. Dixie Hwy.\, Monroe\, MI 48162 \n(734) 243-7136
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/superintendent-geoff-avery-welcome-reception/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260817T182544
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SUMMARY:Foundation Members Only Event - Basket Making
DESCRIPTION:Foundation Members Only Event\nBasket Making Course\nSaturday\, August 29th\, 2026\n10:00am – 1:00pm\nVisitor Center\, River Raisin National Battlefield Park \nFREE for Foundation Members in good standing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Members\, and Past Members-renew your membership today so you can join us in creating your very own woven basket. Please confirm attendance by August 22\, so we may prepare all supplies needed. \nPlease RSVP to Heidi at programs@battlefieldfoundation.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisitor Center\, River Raisin National Battlefield Park \n333 N. Dixie Hwy\, Monroe\, Michigan 48162 \n(734) 243-7136
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/foundation-members-only-event-basket-making/
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:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
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SUMMARY:Used Book Sale September 4 & 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Give Books a Second Chapter\nSeptember 4 & 5\, 2026 \n10:00 AM to 5:00 PM \nSupport a Great Cause!\nClear your shelves and fill your mind! We’re hosting a community book sale with something for everyone; including history and how-to books. All proceeds support the River Raisin National Battlefield Park Foundation Inc. \nBecause every book deserves a new reader\, and every reader deserves a great find! \nCan’t make it but want to help?\nWe’re accepting book donations year-round. Drop-off times: 10am to 5pm at the Visitor Center. \nBring your tote bags and your book-loving friends!\nVenue: \nVisitor Center \nRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park \n333 N. Dixie Hwy. \nMonroe\, MI 48162 \n  \nQuestions? Contact Heidi at (734) 243-7136 extension. 172 or info@battlefieldfoundation.org \n  \nAll Dates Used Book Sale Flyer \n2026 Used Book Sales
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/2183/
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:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
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SUMMARY:River Raisin Historic Trades Fair - Living History Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:River Raisin Historic Trades Fair\nSeptember 5 & 6\, 2026\n10:00am – 4:00pm\nVisitor Center\, River Raisin National Battlefield Park\n\nHistory comes alive in the River Raisin Education Center\, presented by La-Z-Boy Foundation\nIn honor of Labor Day\, join us for River Raisin’s Historic Trades Fair! September 5th & 6th\, 2026\nMeet the tradesmen & women of early America who built\, stitched\, and forged our nation into what it is today.\n\n\nLiving History Demonstrations 10:00am to 4pm each day:\n-Gunsmithing\n-Woodworking\n-Shoemaking & Leatherworking\n-Sewing & Tailoring\n-Bookbinding\n-18th Century Medicine\n\n\n\n\nVisitor Center\nRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park\nRiver Raisin Education Center\, presented by La-Z-Boy Foundation\n333 N. Dixie Hwy.\nMonroe\, MI 48162\n\n\nCall for more info: 734-243-7136\n\n\nThank you to our Education Program Sponsors:\n                \n\n           \n\n\n\n\nDoug and Diane Chaffin                 
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/river-raisin-historic-trades-fair-living-history-demonstrations/
LOCATION:River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center\, 333 North Dixie Highway\, Monroe\, MI\, 48162\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261212
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SUMMARY:French Noel
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!   DECEMBER 12\, 2026\nCelebrate the French Habitant Noel inside the River Raisin Education Center\, presented by La-Z-Boy Foundation
URL:https://thebattlefield.org/event/french-noel-5/
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 - 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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