Ohio Open Doors
Join us as we hike to several historical sites throughout camp
Saturday Sept. 12, 2026 – 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 19, 2026 – 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.
2026 is the 250th anniversary of the United States! Ohio Open Doors will host more than 250 events in 2026 and have at least one in each of Ohio’s 88 counties. Camp Tuscazoar will participate by hosting guided hikes September 12 and guided hikes plus an Open House at historic Hoover Lodge on September 19.
2026 is the 250th anniversary of the United States! Ohio Open Doors plans to host more than 250 events in 2026 and have at least one in each of our state’s 88 counties. Ohio Open Doors 2026 is another opportunity for your community to be a part of America 250-Ohio.
In 1920, Canton’s Troop 5 began building a cabin downriver from Zoarville. A year later, the newly-formed Canton Scout Council chose a nearby meadow for its summer camp. Known as the Wilderness Camp, it was renamed Camp Tuscazoar in 1925. For 66 years, Camp Tuscazoar was shaped by the many scouts and scouters who visited these hills. Whether it was planting trees, digging a ditch or painting buildings, they left a permanent mark of their presence.
A short hike will begin at the W.C. Moorhead Museum and visit Toms’ Chapel, the stockade entrance, Hoover Lodge and its adjacent amphitheater, with an option to hike to Pioneer Point.
A longer hike will also depart from the W.C. Moorhead Museum, with stops at the stockade, Tom’s Chapel, Hoover Lodge, stockade, and Tom’s Chapel and on to Pioneer Point. Hikers will then descend the hill past Chief Deaver’s Cabin and the old dining hall site, through the tunnel to the lower RR bed for a hike to the Zoarville Station Bridge. Hikers will return through Old Campsite and the original Troop 5 Cabin site, ascend the hill to the new Troop 5 Cabin and then arrive at Central Camp.
An Open House will be held at Hoover Lodge on Sept. 19. Originally designed to serve as a training center, Hoover Lodge and its adjacent outdoor amphitheater were dedicated in 1949. Named in honor of North Canton industrialist Frank G. Hoover, and funded by his donations, Hoover Lodge stands on the site of the first Pipestone camp honors ceremony.
September 12 event details:
Long Hike to the Historic Zoarville Station Bridge and back – Start time 12 noon (2 hour) from W.C. Moorhead Museum at main parking lot.
- Three (3) miles and an elevation change of 270 feet
- Guided and sweepers provided. Water will be provided at the Museum. This is a moderate to advanced level hike with physically challenging terrain.
- You will see W.C. Moorhead Museum, Hoover field, Hoover Lodge, Stockade, and Tom’s Chapel. (may include Pioneer point – TBD once the distance and time is established on test hikes). Descend the hill past Chief Deaver’s Cabin and old dining hall site, through the tunnel, lower RR bed, past the Rex Farrall carving, OA rock and the train carving, then to the Zoarville Station bridge. Return route is on the new Kimble Trail to Old Campsite and the original Troop 5 Cabin site, up the hill to the new Troop 5 Cabin and then on to Central Camp.
Short Historical Tour/Hike – Start time(s) 12:30 p.m. (45 min) and possibly again 1:15 p.m. (45 min) from W.C. Moorhead at main parking lot.
- Three-fourths of a mile (.75 miles)
- Guided historical tour of the immediate structures and history of Camp Tuscazoar.
- This is a beginner to intermediate level hike and tour of the immediate structures and main camp area. Most areas are wheelchair accessible (except for the final hike to Pioneer Point). Pneumatic wheels are recommended for gravel access roads. Smaller wheels on wheelchairs and walkers or Rollators are NOT recommended due to the gravel roads.
- Begins at W.C. Moorhead Museum, visits Toms’ Chapel, the Stockade, Hoover lodge exterior and Hoover field, and then an option to hike to Pioneer Point via the horse trail
September 19 event details:
Hoover Lodge Open House – 12 to 2 p.m.
- An invitation to come inside and learn about the historic Hoover Lodge and Amphitheater
- Snacks and drinks provided
- Parking at main lot. This event is ADA accessible (We are happy to accommodate access challenges requiring permission to park in front of Hoover lodge)
Long Hike to the Historic Zoarville Station Bridge and back – Start time 12 noon (2 hour) from W.C. Moorhead Museum at main parking lot.
- Three (3) miles and an elevation change of 270 feet
- Guided and sweepers provided. Water will be provided at the Museum. This is a moderate to advanced level hike with physically challenging terrain.
- You will see W.C. Moorhead Museum, Hoover field, Hoover Lodge, Stockade, and Tom’s Chapel. (may include Pioneer point – TBD once the distance and time is established on test hikes). Descend the hill past Chief Deaver’s Cabin and old dining hall site, through the tunnel, lower RR bed, past the Rex Farrall carving, OA rock and the train carving, then to the Zoarville Station bridge. Return route is on the new Kimble Trail to Old Campsite and the original Troop 5 Cabin site, up the hill to the new Troop 5 Cabin and then on to Central Camp.
Short Historical Tour/Hike – Start time(s) 12:30 p.m. (45 min) and possibly again 1:15 p.m. (45 min) from W.C. Moorhead at main parking lot.
- Three-fourths of a mile (.75 miles)
- Guided historical tour of the immediate structures and history of Camp Tuscazoar.
- This is a beginner to intermediate level hike and tour of the immediate structures and main camp area. Most areas are wheelchair accessible (except for the final hike to Pioneer Point). Pneumatic wheels are recommended for gravel access roads. Smaller wheels on wheelchairs and walkers or Rollators are NOT recommended due to the gravel roads.
- Begins at W.C. Moorhead Museum, visits Toms’ Chapel, the Stockade, Hoover lodge exterior and Hoover field, and then an option to hike to Pioneer Point via the horse trail
Registration:
To register for this event, please email us at: info@tuscazoar.org. Be sure to include your name, the date and event you want to attend, and how many will be attending.
Questions or Additional Information:
If you have any questions or need clarification on any of these events, please contact the Camp Tuscazoar Foundation at 330-859-2288 + #4. We will try to return voicemails within 24 hours. You can also email us at:
General Information: Secretary@tuscazoar.org
Zoarville Station Bridge Project: info@tuscazoar.org
Ohio Open Doors is sponsored by the Ohio History Connection and partner organizations, including America 250-Ohio, Heritage Ohio, Ohio Local History Alliance, Ohio Museums Association, Ohio Travel Association, and TourismOhio.