Monroe County Michigan Historic Museum War of 1812 Battlefield Site

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The battlefield interperative gorunds is a pleasant walking place. Historical markers explain the battle that took place here including the wepons used. A light British three pounder is a cannod designed with a bore sized to fire a round cast iron shot weighing three pounds. Thhs weight of ball is 2.9 inches in diameter hence the cannon is named a three pownder.

Sled Mounted 3 Pound Smoothbore Bronze Cannon

Inventory of Artillery Considered Used by the British

Another View of a Sled Mounted 3 Pound Smoothbore Bronze Cannon

The battle fought here on Jan 22, 1813 was one of the largest battles of the War of 1812. Of the 934 Americans who fought here, only 33 escaped death or capture. The massacre of wounded soldiers the following day shocked and enraged Americans throughout the Old Northwest Territory.

The display includes dioramas & full-size British & American soldiers, as well as a computer operated fiber-optic map presentation on the Battle of the River Raisin.

Summer Hours 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Open Friday through Tuesday during June, July, & August

Winter Hours 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Weekends Only

Grounds open year round

Free Admission Phone: 734) 243-7136 (Battlefield)

or (734) 240-7780 (Museum Main Number)

Annual Commemoration Ceremony held in January on weekend closest to battle.

Quarterly: War of 1812 Roundtable discussions (call for details)

ALL sites closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday

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