Zoar, Fort Laurens offer America 250 tours

The tours will explore the history of the canal and its impact on commerce, travel and daily life in the 19th century

The tours will explore the history of the canal and its impact on commerce, travel and daily life in the 19th century.

Kyle Valentini

Published May 20, 2026 - 2:33 p.m.

Historic Zoar Village and Fort Laurens will partner on guided tours June 6 and 13 in celebration of America 250.

Tours will leave at 1 and 3 p.m. and take visitors along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail connecting the two sites. The tours will explore the history of the canal and its impact on commerce, travel and daily life in the 19th century.

“America 250 is an opportunity to look more closely at the places and stories that shaped our nation, including right here in Tuscarawas County,” Historic Zoar Village and Fort Laurens Site Director Tammi Shrum said. “Through this special tour, visitors can connect with the history of the Ohio & Erie Canal, the Towpath Trail and these two remarkable historic sites in a new and memorable way.”

Tickets are $12 per person. The tours are special for 2026 as part of the America 250 celebration.

For more information, visit historiczoarvillage.com or call 330-874-3011.

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