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Diplomacy on the Detroit Frontier
How did negotiations, alliances, and treaties shape life along the early Michigan borderland? Join us at River Raisin National Battlefield Park for a special evening lecture featuring guest speaker Bruce Way, Ph.D.
Discover the complex history of cross-cultural diplomacy that defined our region's past. This presentation will dive into the complex history of cross-cultural diplomacy that defined our region's past, including pivotal agreements like:
The Treaty of Greenville (1795): Which redefined the northwest frontier boundary lines and reshaped Native and American relations.
The Treaty of Springwells (1815): Signed right here in the Detroit region to officially restore peace and relations with Native nations following the War of 1812.
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: River Raisin NBP Visitor Center (333 N. Dixie Highway, Monroe, MI)
This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
Jami Keegan
Chief of Interpretation, Education, and Volunteers
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
333 North Dixie Highway
Monroe, MI 48162
Tel: 734-243-7136
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Event Tags:
cross cultural diplomacy,diplomacy on the detroit frontier,historical alliances,monroe, michigan,native american relations,treaty of greenville,war of 1812
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History & Museums
Event ID:
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