Arts River Raisin Battlefield open house Published on May 21, 2016 | Updated 6:06 p. m. Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print Blake LaFuente of Ypsilanti snaps a photo of his brother Hunter, 8, before the firing of a 5.5-inch Howitzer Cannon. The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image Jim Crammond of Monroe, right, demonstrates chair making as it would have been done around the time of the War of 1812. The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image Dan Hovater of Grass Lake, Mich., shows off an arrowhead he made using a process known as flint snapping. The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image Re-enactors stand at attention as the new sign is unveiled marking the River Raisin Battlefield. The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image Flags planted for those who died at the site flutter in the breeze. The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image Sherri Schreiner of La Salle, left, talks with Ken Burghardt, who was dressed in a mix of Potawatomi and European clothing, center, as the pair stand with trapper re-enactor Dave Hicks of Monroe. The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image Jim Crammond of Monroe demonstrates chair making as it would have been done using a shaving horse around the time of the War of 1812. The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image Attendees visit several re-enactors demonstrating period trades craft. The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image Related Items River Raisin National Battlefield Park ,River Raisin National Battlefield ,Monroe, Mich. Recommended for you Click to comment