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River Raisin Battlefield - Remember the Raisin
River Raisin Battlefield was the site of the largest engagement of the War of 1812. Fought on the banks of the River Raisin here in Monroe Michigan formally know as Frenchtown. And home of the Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield.

War of 1812 - River Raisin Battlefield
The Battle of the River Raisin was an important event of the War of 1812. Of major importance to the newly independent United States was international respect for its sovereighty.

The Battle of Frenchtown
The massacre of some wounded solders the following day shocked and enraged Americans throughout the Old Northwest Territory. This incident soon became know as �The River Raisin Massacre� and the rallying cry was �Remember the Raisin�.

River Raisin Battlefield - Soldiers Fare
A normal daily ration for a soldier in the War of 1812 was 1� pounds of beef (or � of a pound of pork,) 18 ounces of bread or flour, 1 gill of liquor, plus salt, vinegar, soap, & candles. Soups were often made with whatever vegetables were in season

River Raisin Battlefield - Lacroix's Company
The company was named after its Captain, Hubert Lacroix, reputedly the first man from the River Raisin settlement to volunteer for active duty in the War of 1812. He came to the River Raisin in 1800, where he resided until his death in 1827.

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Artillery and Weapons of the River Raisin Battlefield
The British light 3 pounder cannon had a 2.0 inch bore, fired a 3 pound solid ball with a useful range of a half mile. It also fired canister of about 48 musket balls. Other weapons used were 69 caliber smoothbore flint lock.

River Raisin Battlefield - Visitors Center
The River Raisin Battlefield Visitors Center, 1403 East Elm Ave, Monroe Michigan. Is Monroe's newest historical interpretive site.

River Raisin Battlefield - Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield
The Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield support the River Raisin Battlefield Visitors Center. They provide assistance for tours, activities, fund raisers, and maintaining the grounds and buildings.

River Raisin Battlefield - Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield News Letter
The Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield support the River Raisin Battlefield Visitors Center. They provide assistance for tours, activities, fund raisers, and maintaining the grounds and buildings.

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River Raisin Battlefield - Area Events
Events around the Monroe Michigan area.

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River Raisin Battlefield - Invaded on all Sides By Ralph Naveaux
INVADED ON ALL SIDES: The story of Michigan's greatest battlefield scene of the engagements at Frenchtown and the River Raisin in the War of 1812

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River Raisin Battlefield - Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield News Letter
The Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield support the River Raisin Battlefield Visitors Center. They provide assistance for tours, activities, fund raisers, and maintaining the grounds and buildings.

River Raisin Battlefield - Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield News Letter
The Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield support the River Raisin Battlefield Visitors Center. They provide assistance for tours, activities, fund raisers, and maintaining the grounds and buildings.

River Raisin Battlefield - Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield News Letter
The Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield support the River Raisin Battlefield Visitors Center. They provide assistance for tours, activities, fund raisers, and maintaining the grounds and buildings.

River Raisin Battlefield - Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield News Letter
The Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield support the River Raisin Battlefield Visitors Center. They provide assistance for tours, activities, fund raisers, and maintaining the grounds and buildings.

River Raisin Battlefield - Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield News Letter
The Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield support the River Raisin Battlefield Visitors Center. They provide assistance for tours, activities, fund raisers, and maintaining the grounds and buildings.

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