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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.
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
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May 1 to September 30
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October 1 to November 30
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December 1 to December 31
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Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Cost
Adult$ 2.00
Child 17 & under$ 1.00
Child 6 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Admission is charged during June, July and August only, rest of the year is free.
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
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Close17:0017:00 17:0017:0017:00
September 1 to October 31
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