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New Digs at Fort Laurens
From mid-May to the end of September, Jon Brewster, Ohio History Connection’s Fort Laurens Archaeology Project Director, will begin the first phase of a three-year archaeological investigation. If you or someone in your family have ever wanted to “work on a dig”, now’s your chance!

Archaeologist hired to oversee upcoming improvements to Fort Laurens historical site
The Ohio History Connection has hired Jonathan Brewster to serve as project director for upcoming improvements to Fort Laurens, the site of Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort.

Ohio's only Revolutionary War fort will be partially reconstructed
With support from the recently passed state capital budget, the Fort Laurens Museum and grounds will get an extensive makeover in time for the Revolutionary War fort's 250th birthday in 2028.

One Tank Trip: Fort Laurens Museum
It’s a priceless piece of American History. This One Tank Trip takes us to the only Revolutionary War fort in Ohio, the Fort Laurens Museum.

Ohio's only Revolutionary War fort to be restored in Tuscarawas County
The site of Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort will soon be getting a long-awaited addition: The fort itself.
During "Revolution on the Tuscaroras," an annual American Revolution reenactment in Bolivar, the Ohio History Connection and Zoar Community Association announced redevelopment plans for Fort Laurens.