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.​

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.

Upcoming events Spotlight

We Are Open!
 ​At our June Speaker Series, Alan Fitzpatrick will be presenting “The History and Material Culture of Native-Americans in the Upper Ohio Valley.” At this program Alan will demonstrate how these Native tools were used and bring to life the history and material culture of 18th century Native-American people that live in the Ohio country.
There will be a limited number of seating because of Covid-19 restrictions so you must call ahead if you would like to see this presentation in person. We will also be showing it on Facebook Live during the presentation. Please call 330-874-3011 or email fortlaurens@gmail.com to reserve your seat. We can be contacted at 330-874-3011 or 1-800-262-6195, fortlaurens@gmail.com, or via Facebook.

Location & Hours

Experience the unique history of Fort Laurens Museum. 

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

June Hours 
Wed-Saturday 11am-4pm
​Sunday 12am-4pm