# Event Details

- **Event Name**: America 250- A Fort Beneath Our Feet:  The History and Future of Fort Laurens
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Please register for this program on our website: https://dover-oh.whofi.com/calendar/event/266862?method=embed

This year the United States of America will celebrate its semiquincentennial. Dover Public Library will participate in the celebration of this important milestone in our history by offering monthly programs that highlight the unique contributions of Ohio and Ohioans throughout the years.  

The first program in this year-long celebration will be held on Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 PM at the library, located at 525 N. Walnut Street. The program is titled “A Fort Beneath Our Feet: The History and Future of Fort Laurens, 1778-2028.” Jonathan Brewster, project director and lead archaeologist for the Fort Laurens 250 project, will speak about the history of the fort and give an overview of the current rehabilitation project. He will then focus on what was found in the 2025 archaeological field season. 

Jonathan Brewster is an archaeologist with the Ohio History Connection. He has fifteen years of experience with excavations for various projects in Ohio and the wider Midwest. Jon grew up in both Cleveland and Detroit and recently settled in Grand River, Ohio.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dover/america-250-a-fort-beneath-our-feet-the-history-and-future-of-fort-laurens/200029456389252
- **Event Categories**: calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dover
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 525 N. Walnut Street, Dover, OH, United States, Ohio 44622
- **lat**: 40.52426
- **long**: -81.48088
- **full address**: 525 N. Walnut Street, Dover, OH, United States, Ohio 44622

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is America 250- A Fort Beneath Our Feet:  The History and Future of Fort Laurens being held?
  - **A:** America 250- A Fort Beneath Our Feet:  The History and Future of Fort Laurens takes place on Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 525 N. Walnut Street, Dover, OH, United States, Ohio 44622.
- **Q**: Who is organizing America 250- A Fort Beneath Our Feet:  The History and Future of Fort Laurens?
  - **A:** America 250- A Fort Beneath Our Feet:  The History and Future of Fort Laurens is organized by Dover Public Library.

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