Located just moments from I- 77 in Bolivar, Ohio, Fort Laurens is a must-see destination for anyone with a thirst for history. Home of the Fort Laurens Museum, a park area, two picnic shelters, and a trailhead for the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail, this site is a nice addition to any day trip to the area. Its location is convenient to nearby Historic Zoar Village as well as shops, restaurants, museums, theaters, gardens, and wineries. There is something for everyone in your family to enjoy.

Museum Hours 
May: Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 12am-4pm
June-August: Wednesday-Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 12am-4pm
September-October: Friday-Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 12am-4pm
November-April: Closed

Admission Prices
Self guided tours: 
Adult (18+): $6
Youth (5-17): $3
Active Duty Military and Veterans: Free
Combo Tickets for Fort Laurens and Zoar:
Adult (18+): $15
Youth (5-17): $7

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Covid-19

​FORT LAURENS IS FOLLOWING CURRENT GUIDANCE FROM THE CDC FOR SAFEST BEHAVIORS RELATED TO COVID-19. MASKS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED FOR ANY VISITORS. THE CDC HAS DETERMINED THAT VISITORS WHO ARE FULLY VACCINATED ARE SAFE WHEN UNMASKED INDOORS AND OUTDOORS. MASKS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-11 AND ANY OTHER UNVACCINATED INDIVIDUALS 12 AND UP, PER CDC PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES. WE WILL NOT REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION, AND ASK THAT OUR VISITORS RESPECTFULLY FOLLOW THIS POLICY, AS MORE THAN 25% OF OUR VISITORS ARE CHILDREN, NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VACCINATION.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW OUR ENHANCED CLEANING PROCEDURES. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE GUIDANCE OF THE CDC AND UPDATE THESE GUIDELINES ACCORDINGLY.