Monroe Attractions

Monroe is one of the oldest communities in the state of Michigan, the French founded it in 1780. It was located at the site of an American Indian village and originally called Frenchtown. The River Raisin massacre took place here in 1813. Shipping and industry are key to the town's economic development.

Read More Monroe County Historical Museum

Monroe County Historical Museum is housed in a Georgian style public building that was built as a post office in 1910, on the site of General and Mrs. Custer's home. It is home to one of the largest collections of 18th and 19th century artifacts relating to Southeast Michigan.

Address: Monroe County Historical Museum, 126 South Monroe Street, Monroe, MI 48161-2233, United States
Phone: 1 (734) 240-7780, Fax: 1 (734) 240-7788

Hours:

January 1 to April 30: 10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue

May 1 to September 30: 10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue

October 1 to November 30: 10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Mon, Tue

December 1 to December 31: 10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Mon, Tue

Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian

Tips: Admission is charged during June, July and August only, rest of the year is free.

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Read More River Raisin Battlefield Visitor Center

A battle was fought here on Jan 22, 1813. It was one of the largest engagements of the War of 1812. Of the 934 Americans who fought here, only 33 escaped death or capture. Displays includes dioramas & full-size British & American soldiers, as well as a fiber-optic map presentation on the Battle of the River Raisin.

Hours:

June 1 to August 31: 10am-5pm; Closed: Wed, Thu

September 1 to October 31: 10am-5pm; Closed: Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

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