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May 25, 2013
Reenactors of the War of 1812, River Raisin National Battlefield Park.

Remember the Raisin!

A drive into history down Wagner Road

by David Swain

posted 1/14/2013

In June 1812, the United States declared war on the United Kingdom. In July, Michigan territorial governor-turned-general William Hull failed to invade Canada. In August, he hastily surrendered Detroit to the British and their Native American allies.

 
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