Society of the War of 1812
In the State of Michigan
Organized 4, May 1946
ANNUAL COMMEMORATION
Monroe War of 1812 Bicentennial
Battle for the River Raisin
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Schedule of
Events
10:00
A.M. General Winchester's March
- March with the re-enactors in full regalia from the Sawyer
Homestead along Winchester's route to the Battlefield.
320 E. Front Street - The Sawyer Homestead.
10:30 A.M. Assembly And Flag Raising - 1403 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe - River Raisin National Battlefield Park.
11:00 A.M. 200th Anniversary Battle of the River Raisin Tactical Demonstrations - Live battle demonstrations with period weapons. 333 N. Dixie Highway - South of the Monroe Multisports Complex.
12:00 P.M. "Michigan At War " - Documentary and lecture by Dr. James McConnell. 1403 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe - River Raisin National Battlefield Park.
1:00 P.M. River Raisin National Battlefield Program - A solemn remembrance of these pivotal events in American history. 1403 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe - River Raisin National Battlefield Park.
2:30 P.M. Wreath Laying Ceremony At Kentucky Monument - Honor the soldiers that lost their lives, particularly those brave souls that marched from Kentucky to defend our young nation. 620 S. Monroe Street - Memorial Place.
3:30 &
4:30 P.M. Monroe County Historical Museum: War Of 1812 Lecture Presentations - Learn about "The Forgotten War" from renowned scholars. 126 S. Monroe Street - Monroe County Historical Museum.
3:30 &
7:00 P.M. "Musical Remembrances Of The War Of 1812" Concert - Enjoy music from the age performed by an international assemblage of musicians. 1555 S. Raisinville Road - Monroe County Community College.
These events are FREE and open to the public.
10:30 A.M. Assembly And Flag Raising - 1403 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe - River Raisin National Battlefield Park.
11:00 A.M. 200th Anniversary Battle of the River Raisin Tactical Demonstrations - Live battle demonstrations with period weapons. 333 N. Dixie Highway - South of the Monroe Multisports Complex.
12:00 P.M. "Michigan At War " - Documentary and lecture by Dr. James McConnell. 1403 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe - River Raisin National Battlefield Park.
1:00 P.M. River Raisin National Battlefield Program - A solemn remembrance of these pivotal events in American history. 1403 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe - River Raisin National Battlefield Park.
2:30 P.M. Wreath Laying Ceremony At Kentucky Monument - Honor the soldiers that lost their lives, particularly those brave souls that marched from Kentucky to defend our young nation. 620 S. Monroe Street - Memorial Place.
3:30 &
4:30 P.M. Monroe County Historical Museum: War Of 1812 Lecture Presentations - Learn about "The Forgotten War" from renowned scholars. 126 S. Monroe Street - Monroe County Historical Museum.
3:30 &
7:00 P.M. "Musical Remembrances Of The War Of 1812" Concert - Enjoy music from the age performed by an international assemblage of musicians. 1555 S. Raisinville Road - Monroe County Community College.
These events are FREE and open to the public.
"Remember the
Raisin!" Battle Cry from
the War of 1812