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Zoar Village

To schedule your class visit please call 330-874-3011.Tours are offered Monday through Friday.

Led by Joseph Bimeler, the Zoarites, came to America in 1817 seeking freedom from religious persecution. Bimeler and his followers ad separated from the Lutheran church in Germany. Through the Northwest Ordinance, Ohio ensured the religious freed sought by these Zoarites.

After two harsh winters in Ohio, the Zoarites formed a society where all property and work were equally shared. This experiment in communal living lasted until 1898 when the Society of Separatists of Zoar disbanded and divided its assets among the remaining members.

Subject areas that can be illustrated through Zoar Village include: Ohio and American history; religious settlements; communal societies; 19th-century home and community life; transportation; architecture; and German-American heritage. Ten historic buildings are open for touring; not all buildings are included on every tour.

Facilities Information
Chaperones: one adult per 15 students.
Some buildings have limited handicapped accessibility. There is a video in the General Store that highlights these inaccessible buildings. There are handicapped accessible restrooms.

There are no indoor eating facilities on site. There is a limited number of picnic tables available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a picnic shelter at nearby Fort Laurens.

Museum Shop on site
The staff at Zoar Village suggests pre-ordering souvenirs prior to your visit. Review the list of souvenir items with your students. Copies of this list can be printed for distribution to each student. Tax is included on the list. Please send order to Zoar Village one week prior to your visit so that your order can be processed and ready at the time of your visit. Teachers must pay for the entire order at the time of the visit.

Hours of Operation
April & May and September & October
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday

Memorial Day - Labor Day
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday

Admission: Students $4.00; Chaperones $6.50; Teacher Free; Bus Driver Free.

Location
Zoar Village is located 2.5 miles east of I-77 (exit 93) on State Route 212. It is between New Philadelphia and Canton in Tuscarawas County.



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Bus Driver's Instructions
Buses will drop off students in front of the Zoar Store. Buses will park in lot on First Street by Zoar Tavern.

If you will be delayed in arriving at your appointed time, please call 330-874-4336 of 800-262-6194.

Bus drivers are admitted free to Zoar Village.