America 250 Teacher Workshop - Former Washington High School Teacher, Paul LaRue, will be presenting insights and information on the topics relating to the American Revolution during this upcoming program.

*September 25, 2025, 11a.m. - 4p.m.*

America 250 Teacher Workshop

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"Enlist in an exciting teacher’s workshop hosted by the Fort Laurens Museum and the Zoar Community Association as part of the America 250 celebration!

This dynamic, history-packed event will have you ready to declare independence from dull lesson plans.

Content experts will cover the American Revolution, American Indian cultures, and Ohio’s key role in the fight for independence—all while sharing engaging strategies to bring the 18th century to life in your classroom.

Rally with fellow educators and get inspired to spark a revolution in how your students experience history."

11067 Fort Laurens Rd.

Bolivar, OH 44697

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Fort Laurens Cemetery on Find a Grave

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Sharing from The "Medina County Gazette" - "Paul LaRue speaks to Friends of the Cemetery" - September 8, 2025 by Patrick Rhonemus

Excerpt:

"LaRue is president of the State Board of Education of Ohio and serves as the co-chair for the America 250 Ohio K-12 Education Committee.
He taught high school history for 30 years at Washington Court House High School." “Folks sometimes think that cemeteries are weird or creepy or scary,” he said. “But, my students really grew to love being out there because it gave them a frame of reference for things.” *****
"Friends of the Cemetery is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and beautifying two of Medina’s historic cemeteries, Spring Grove Cemetery and Old Town Graveyard.

Organization President Teresa Merkle said they try to host presentations from people who focus on preservation and history.
She said the organization is involved in preserving headstones in the cemetery."

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Sharing a one year report from the Huntington Township Trustees regarding their work at the Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Ross County and a link to their video.

 Sharing from the Scioto Post.:

"Ross County Township Proud of Year’s Work
on Large Abandoned Cemetery"

By

 Kevin Coleman

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 09/04/2025

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Excerpt.:

"Huntington Township, Ross County — 

After about 12 years of neglect and legal wrangling, the bankrupt Floral Hills Memory Gardens off US 23 south of Chillicothe was handed over to the township…which is proud of what they have been able to accomplish for it over the last year.

"The Huntington Township trustees reviewed their progress on the large cemetery in a special session on August 19th, 2025, and trustee John Cottrill outlined the situation afterward with me.
(Hear him in his own words in the below video interview.)"

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSVIEwobuiU