Presenter: Ralph Naveaux
Mr. Naveaux is the most renowned historian on the battle of the River Raisin, and provided the most in depth study of the Battle of the River Raisin, War of 1812. He authored "Invaded on all Sides", a great book detailing the events during the winter of 1813 in Frenchtown.
Ralph Naveaux has earned degrees in history and administration from Michigan State University, and in French from Easter Michigan University. He is also a graduate of the Seminar in Williamsburg, Virginia, and the Michigan Police Reserve Training Council Basic Law Enforcement Course at Schoolcraft College. For 15 years, he was employed as a teacher of history and French in the Monroe Public School System. Mr. Naveaux retired as Director of the Monroe County Historical Museum in January of 2007.