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

WW1 Program
On April 5th, Fort Laurens will be hosting a contingent of First World War reenactors. There will be a small camp, and the soldiers will be available to talk about the American Army in the Great War. The event is free, with the standard $6 museum rate required to see the Fort Laurens museum. 

Location & Hours

Experience the unique history of Fort Laurens Museum. 

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

May Hours: Sat. 11am-4pm & Sun 12am-4pm

June-Aug. Hours: Wed-Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12am-4pm 

Sept. Hours: Fri-Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm 

​Oct. - Nov. 15th Hours: Sat 11am- 4pm, Sun 12pm- 4pm