Zoar OH — As part of the Zoar Community Association’s commitment to the management and future of Historic Zoar Village, the ZCA is pleased to announce the February 20, 2010, grand opening of the Zoar Store and Visitors Center.
The grand opening celebration begins at 10:00 am, and ends at 5:00 pm. Come see featured area artisans, costumed volunteers, and enjoy special Zoar treats, including Zoar gingerbread cookies, Zoar pretzels, hot mulled cider, and a Zoar Star cake. Free Zoar calendars will be distributed to the first 25 visitors. Also included will be free tours of the Town Hall Museums, the Dairy building where you can enjoy cheese samples and the Kitchen & Dining Room featuring samples of bean soup and cornbread.
According to Jon Elsasser, ZCA president, “One of our new directions will be to make the Zoar Store a retail outlet for quality items that are consistent with the history and culture of Zoar as well as an entry point for all visitors to Zoar. And, our goal is to have the store open significantly more than in the past.”
In addition, Springhouse Primitives, a local business currently located on Dover-Zoar Road, will be located on the second floor of the Zoar Store selling quality 18th & 19th Century Reproductions.
Store hours during February and March are Tuesday-Friday from 10-5. Check our web site at www.zca.org often to check for extended hours later in the season.
Founded in 1967, the Zoar Community Association strives to ensure the preservation of the historical characteristics and heritage of the Village of Zoar, Ohio, and the surrounding area, including Northern Tuscarawas County. Effective January 4, 2010, the Zoar Community Association assumed management of Zoar Village State Memorial under contract from the Ohio Historical Society.
Zoar Village was founded in 1817 by a group of about 200 German Separatists seeking escape from religious persecution in their homeland. Today, Zoar is a community of approximately 75 homes built from 1817 until the present. Many of the original homes have been preserved or restored. Find out more by visiting www.zca.org.
For more information, contact Zoar Community Association at 330-874-2646. Also find ZCA on Facebook or Twitter.
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