Rededication of the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot of the American Revolution

The Ohio History Connection and Zoar Community Association are planning to rededicate the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot of the American Revolution on Saturday, June 27, at Fort Laurens, Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort. The Tomb commemorates the unknown soldier and 22 other American soldiers buried at Fort Laurens during its period of operation from 1778 to 1779.

This rededication is part of an Ohio History Connection renovation project through 2028 for Fort Laurens that includes a new monument, masonry repairs and landscaping enhancements for the Tomb; a renovation and upgrade of the site’s museum; partial reconstruction of the fort’s stockade wall; and a multiyear public archaeology program.

The rededication will begin at 1 p.m. on June 27. The program will include a wreath-laying ceremony, and representatives of the Friends of Fort Laurens, the Ohio National Guard, the Sons of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the American Revolution, elected officials and the community are expected to attend. The event is open to the public, and directed off-site parking will be available.