Category: Event

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February 14, 2025

Christmas Tours

Experience the holiday season like never before with a Christmas tour at Historic Zoar Village. Step back in time as you explore beautifully decorated historic buildings, each showcasing German Christmas traditions and the origins of the traditions of the Christmas season. Learn about the rich history of Christmas customs while enjoying the festive atmosphere of […]
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February 12, 2025

Descendant’s Day

Descendant’s Day in Zoar is a lively community celebration honoring the historical heritage of the Zoar community. This event gathers descendants of the Separatists of Zoar to celebrate their shared history with a variety of activities. Descendants can enjoy guided tours of the historic buildings, including the Bimeler Cabin, and opportunities to connect with family […]
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February 12, 2025

Zoar Free Speaker Series—Katharina von Baron Luther Presentation

Historic Zoar Village is hosting Raylene Hlavaty presenting the life of Katharina von Baron Luther, the wife of Martin Luther, at the Zoar School House. This will be a 1st person presentation including hymnals. The Speaker Series is free and open to the public with free parking near the School House. For more information, call […]
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February 12, 2025

Zoar Free Speaker Series—The Ohio Tea Company

Historic Zoar Village is hosting a guest speaker from the Ohio Tea Company at the Zoar School House. Kurt, the speaker, will discuss the history of tea and tea customs. The Speaker Series is free and open to the public with free parking near the School House. For more information, call 330.874.3011 or visit www.historiczoarvillage.com.
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February 4, 2025

Everyday Life in Schoenbrunn Village

Step back in time and experience Everyday Life in Schoenbrunn Village! Explore the fascinating history of this 18th-century mission village on the Ohio frontier. Engage with Moravian traditions through interactive activities, captivating demonstrations and hands-on learning opportunities. This event offers something for everyone, from history enthusiasts to families looking for a fun day out. Don’t […]
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January 28, 2025

Christmas in Zoar

Experience Historic Zoar Village in all its Christmas splendor! Listen to live, festive music as you learn about early American and German holiday traditions. Other activities include horse-drawn wagon rides through the town, a Saturday church service and tree lighting, and visits from Kristkind, the German Belsnickel and Santa. Self-guided tours of the village will […]
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December 27, 2024

Third Friday Archaeology Tour

Take a walk through the museum and grounds of Fort Ancient with Archaeologist Bill Kennedy of the Ohio History Connection. This walking tour gives an overview of pre-contact American Indians in and at Fort Ancient: one of the most outstanding and best-preserved Hopewell earthworks. Please meet in the lobby in front of the museum gift […]
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December 27, 2024

Statehood Day

Join us for our celebration of Ohio Statehood Day this year at the Ohio Statehouse: From Statehood to Semiquincentennial! Ohio Statehood Day 2026 marks more than 223 years of history—it bridges our founding as the 17th state in 1803 to the nation’s 250th anniversary. This theme invites Ohioans to reflect on the state’s pioneering role […]
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December 6, 2024

MEMBER VIP: Get to Know the Ohio Historical Marker Program

Join Laura Russell, Historical Markers Program manager, to learn about the nearly 1,800 markers that tell the unique stories of the people, places, things and events that helped shape Ohio and its communities.
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November 6, 2024

Zoar Civil War Reenactment

Ohio's largest Civil War reenactment returns in 2025 as reenactors "invade" Historic Zoar Village in a recreation of the Battle of Appomattox. This year commemorates the 23rd anniversary of the Zoar Civil War event and the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Appomattox. The reenactment takes place on both Saturday (at 2 p.m.) and Sunday […]