Zoar Store has new seasonal items; proceeds benefit Historic Zoar Village restorations

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ZOAR ― Fall décor, Halloween decorations and Zoar-themed Christmas cards are new additions to the Zoar Store at 198 Main St.

“We take special effort to offer Ohio-made items and unique gifts that are nostalgic and reflect our 19th century surroundings,” says Tammi Shrum, site director. “It’s fun to help people shop for that perfect item and know that their purchase it’s going to help preserve local history.”

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All proceeds help fund educational programming, site operations and historically accurate restorations of Historic Zoar Village. Recently, repairs were made to the Tin Shop and Kitchen/Magazine. Next on the list is the Town Hall, which was built in 1887 and houses the Ohio & Erie Canal Museum and a museum of Zoarite artifacts. It last received restorations in 2002 for Ohio’s bicentennial celebration.

The Zoar Store’s seasonal fall offering includes:

  • Shooner Pottery, made by Ohio residents Greg and Mary Shooner, who are considered the premier redware potters in the country.

  • Zoar-themed Christmas cards and ornaments featuring a red cardinal.

  • Books, clothing, crafting kits and housewares.

  • Nostalgic candy, toys and locally made food.

The Zoar Store is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/thezoarstore.

Zoar is a designated National Historic Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Dozens of village structures have been preserved through the collaborative efforts of the Zoar Community Association and the Ohio History Connection. Historic Zoar Village was founded by German Separatists in 1817 and thrived as a communal settlement for more than 80 years.

This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: New seasonal available at Zoar Store