Museum Store
The following items are for sale at the museum and, where indicated, online. Online purchases may be picked up at the museum. We will mail the item(s) to you provided that you cover the cost of shipping.
Local History Books
Greg Stott's newest book, "'A Durned Rough Hole': A Brief History of Rock Glen, Ontario" (2023). Price -$20.
Click here to purchase online.
"Widder Thou Goest" (2018), provides a delightful and thorough look at the Pine Hill-Widder settlement in the period from 1850 to 1870. Price - $20.
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Mona Huctwith's "Forest: Its Beginnings and More" (2000) is the "go to" book for the history of the community, with loads of information on local houses, businesses, organizations and events. We are not selling this book online, but will help you obtain a copy direct from the Huctwith family. Contact us for details. Price - $50.00
Index to "Forest: Its Beginnings and More". Printed by The Forest Museum. Price - $15.00
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Mary Janes' "The Church by the Side of the Road" (2012) tells the story of Warwick United Church. From the beginnings of settlement in the 1830's through to the final service at the church in 2012, this book reveals the integral role played by centres of worship in rural communities in Southwestern Ontario. Price - $25.00
Isla Smith was a longtime resident of Wyoming, Ontario who did much to document its history in the three books she wrote about the "hub of Lambton County". In "A Dollar a Day" (2017) her granddaughter, Heather Sharpe, uses Isla's diary to take us back to life in the county in the 1920's. "A Dollar a Day" presents a colourful and unique perspective on life in Canada during the "Roaring Twenties". Price - $20.00
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"The Wardens, Councillors, Parliamentary Representatives, Judicial Officers and County Officials of the County of Lambton from 1849 to 1949". Price - $20.
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"A Picture History of Forest, 1872-1972" - by George L. Smith and Floyd MacIntyre. Price - $5. Click here to purchase online.
Centennial Books
Did you know that Forest has celebrated three centennials? Well we have! In 1959 we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of Forest, in 1972 we marked one hundred years since achieving village status and, in 1988, we marked a century since becoming a town. In honour of each centennial, special commemorative books were published ..... and the good news is that we still have copies of each for sale! Yours for $5 apiece. Now that's a bargain!
To purchase 1859-1959 Centennial Book online, click here.
To purchase 1872-1972 Centennial Book online, click here.
To purchase 1888-1988 Centennial Book online, click here.
DVD of Forest's History
Local historian Paul Janes wrote and produced the feature-length documentary "Trees and Trains: Forest's First Century, 1859-1959" (2014). It provides a colourful and informative look at the town's history using numerous numerous images, most coming from the museum's collection. It is a must-have DVD for anyone with an interest in the town's past. Price - $20. Click here to purchase online.
Souvenirs
Commemorative spoons and pins are available for the low, low price of $3 each, or two for $5.
We also have some home-made aprons in a variety of patterns.
Retro style .... $20
Hot dog / pie style .... $10
Kid aprons .... $5
