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Zoar Village

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

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

Led by Joseph Bimeler, the Zoarites came to America in 1817 seeking freedom from religious persecution. Bimeler and his followers separated from the Lutheran church in Germany and through the Northwest Ordinance, Ohio ensured the religious freedom sought by the 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 their assets among the remaining members.

Programs Available
Grades K-2
Old School Zoar: What was school like for the boys and girls in Zoar? Where did they live? What did they learn? Explore the village first, learning about a child’s life in Zoar, then spend time with our schoolmarm in the 1860s schoolhouse.

Grades 3-5
Trade, Steal, or Share?: Discover why the Zoarites formed their unique community! Explore four historic buildings through a trade game, hands-on activities, and a lesson in communal life. Finish the day with a short adventure through the rest of the village.

Guided Tours
A costumed guide leads students through many of the buildings in the village and points out places and objects of interest. The students start with a short video to introduce them to the history of Zoar.Homeschool Day
October 15, 2010: The behind the scenes experience! Explore the attics and cellars of Zoar while you self-guide through old buildings and make historic crafts! Build a toy, carve in the wagonshop, pound iron with the blacksmith, harvest a pumpkin, simmer soup in the kitchen, launder clothes the old-fashioned way, and more! Please call ahead for reservations.

Facilities Information
Chaperones: one adult per 15 students.
Some buildings have limited handicapped accessibility. There are handicapped accessible restrooms. Zoar Village makes reasonable accommodations to involve all students in the program.

There are no indoor eating facilities on site. There are a limited number of picnic tables available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a picnic shelter within walking distance at the Zoar Arboretum or at Fort Laurens in Bolivar, Ohio.

Remember that Zoar is an outdoor site. Programs take place rain, snow, or shine! Dress appropriately for the weather: raincoats, wintercoats, rainboots, etc. All tours involve walking through the village so please wear comfortable shoes or call ahead and reasonable accommodations may be made.

To schedule your program or make reservations please call 330-874-3011 or 800-262-6195. You may also email sitemanager@zca.org.

Museum Shop on site
Please include time to visit the store when planning your visit.

Hours of Operation
We are open to school groups February-June and September-December Monday through Friday by appointment.

Admission: Students $3.00; Chaperones $6.00; 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 beside the Zoar Hotel.

If you will be delayed in arriving at your appointed time, please call 330-874-3011 of 800-262-6195.

Bus drivers are admitted free to Zoar Village.