River Raisin National Battlefield Park Foundation

06/08/2026

Thank you to Monroe Community CU for their major sponsorship of the Heritage Weekend Events including Rally on The Raisin June 13th & 14th, 2026. Free admission to see weapon demonstrations and military encampments to celebrate America's 250th year!
June 13th: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
June 14th: 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Visitor Center of River Raisin National Battlefield Park

06/08/2026

We are grateful to major sponsor DTE Energy! Their support helps to provided FREE admission to the Heritage Festival weekend and other programs at River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe, Michigan.

On June 13th step into early 19th-century Frenchtown with interpreters of French habitant life along the River Raisin brought to life! Explore the Trading Post or the French home. Watch the spinners, weavers, and candle makers. Historians will be on hand to connect your roots to your Frenchtown settler. An optional Experience Pass is available for hands-on fun!

06/07/2026

What a great weekend for Vintage Baseball! We hope to see these teams return next year!

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Another day of Vintage Baseball! Games bring played on Dixie and Elm, and Hellenberg Park! Come on out, bring your chairs, and cheer these 1867 era teams on! Game schedule is 9am, 1030, 12, 1230 and 130, and these teams travel from all over just to play ball!

06/06/2026

Join us for 2 Days of Vintage Baseball, today and tomorrow! Games are 9, 10:30, 12 and 1 st Rivere aux Raisin Park on property adjacent to Battlefield Visitors Center. There’s also games being played simultaneously at Hellenberg Parks as well, just across River Raisin!

06/06/2026

Visit Monroe County! The National Battlefield Park, trails and recreation are all here.

Why do so many people choose to call Monroe County home?

🏡 Homeownership remains strong, with more than 81% of homes occupied by their owners, and the median home value is approximately $229,000 — offering affordability compared to many neighboring metro areas.

💼 Monroe County is home to a workforce of more than 71,000 people, with manufacturing, healthcare, and retail serving as major employment sectors. The county’s strategic location also gives residents access to career opportunities throughout Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio.

📍 Location is one of Monroe County’s biggest advantages. Situated between Detroit and Toledo, residents enjoy easy access to major employers, professional sports, airports, shopping, dining, and entertainment while still enjoying the benefits of a community known for its parks, waterfront, and quality of life.

Whether you’re raising a family, building a career, or looking for a great place to put down roots, Monroe County continues to offer the best of both worlds: small-town character with big-city convenience.

06/05/2026

Sturgeon are making a comeback In the Great Lakes!

You're looking at one of the oldest fish species in the Great Lakes.

Once pushed to the brink, lake sturgeon are making a comeback in Michigan waters thanks to years of conservation and restoration efforts. Today, an estimated 30,000 adult sturgeon live in the St. Clair-Detroit River system.

Growing up to 9 feet long and weighing as much as 300 pounds, these ancient fish are more than just unique—they’re also an important indicator of healthy rivers and lakes.

Want to see these living fossils up close?
You can do just that this Saturday, June 6, at the Friends of the St. Clair River Sturgeon Fest, kicking off Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week 2026.

Learn more: https://go.mi.gov/17dxq2644