Welcome to
​      Fort Laurens

Fort Laurens was built as a strategic location for staging an attack on the British at Fort Detroit during the American Revolution. From November 1778 to August 1779, there were many twists and turns to the story of Fort Laurens. Twenty one soldiers perished before the fort was abandoned.
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​Today’s visitors can walk the grounds and see the fort’s original outline. A small museum pays tribute to the “frontier soldier” through video and artifacts excavated onsite. Memorializing all unknown casualties of the Revolution, Fort Laurens’ Tomb of the Unknown Patriot is the final resting place of one of the fort’s  soldiers who are unable to be identified.​

Upcoming events Spotlight

Opening Day & Speaker Series May 4th, 2024
Dr. Tom O’ Grady will present "Not Since Tecumseh: Darkness at Midday over the Ohio Country; Total Eclipse of the Sun". The Speakers Series will begin at the regular time of 11:00am at the Fort Laurens theater. If you have any questions about the featured series please contact us at 330-874-3011 or email us at [email protected].

Location & Hours

Experience the unique history of Fort Laurens Museum. 

Fort Laurens Museum
​11067 Fort Laurens Rd.
Bolivar, Ohio 44697

May- Sat. 11am-4pm & Sun 12am-4pm
June-Aug. Hours: Wed-Sat 11am-4pm
​Sun 12am-4pm 
Sept-Oct. Hours: Fri-Sat 11am-4pm
​Sun 12pm-4pm ​