Forest City Area Historical Society

08/29/2026

Here is a menu for the Sugar Bowl in Forest City circa 1920's or 1930's. Does anyone remember this?

08/10/2026

ROAD CLOSURE: Work on the one-lane bridge (N Main St/Quigley Rd) next to Cables and RTC office is scheduled to begin AUGUST 12th through APRIL of 2027. Please plan alternate route. Thank you!

08/05/2026

HE'S COMING BACK!!!! THE ONE, THE ONLY PAUL HAYWARD!!!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND AT 6:00 PM

The Forest City Area Historical Society is proud to announce the musical performance of Paul Hayward at the Forest City Area Historical Society on Saturday, August 22nd at 6:00pm.
Paul Hayward is a world traveling singer song writer and a native of Forest City PA. Paul currently lives in San Francisco where he is a
restaurateur. He has built several successful restaurants and bars. He also holds a Master's Degree in Theology.
Paul Hayward considers his music to be American and credits his
influences and inspirations to be song writers such as James Taylor,
Neil Young, Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt and Townes Van Zandt mixed with his personal experiences, lessons and tragedies.
While at the concert, view the many historical items from history of the Forest City area. The Forest City Area Historical Society
Museum is handicapped accessible and air conditioned.
There is no admission for the concert however donations are
welcomed. Come and enjoy Paul Hayward in concert, pride and product of
Forest City.

08/04/2026

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the 43rd Annual Distinguished Citizens Awards program was held at the Forest City Area Historical Society. The Distinguished Citizens were Paul Lukus, local honoree, and former resident Fr. John Polednak.

08/02/2026

On August 1, 2026, the Forest City Area Historical Society unveiled the restored concrete bas-relief Spirit of 1776 which at one time was located in the old Forest City High School that was on North Main Street. (We don't know exactly where it was in the school. If anyone out there happens to know the location in the school, we would very much appreciate that information.) It spent many years in a warehouse and when we got it, it was in very poor condition. Two members of the historical society, Barb Klobucar and Emma Bennett, took on the immense task of restoring this. This is the culmination of many hours. They did a phenomenal job. (Here is a little history about the original painting-The Spirit of '76 is a well-known painting by the Ohio artist and Union Civil War veteran Archibald Willard. The painting, originally titled Yankee Doodle, was created in 1875 for the Centennial Exposition. The piece acquired the name "Spirit of 76" while it was on tour in Boston. The painting was initially commissioned to be "semi-humorous," but the death of Willard's father, the model for one of the painting's figures, changed the direction of its tone. It depicts three soldiers of the American Revolutionary War. Though one of them is wounded, the soldiers march on with spirit and determination. The painting is on display at Abbot Hall in Marblehead, Massachusetts.[9] Elizabeth Cady Stanton wrote of the spirit of '76 in reference to traveling to Philadelphia to celebrate the Centennial Exposition in 1876.)

Thank you to Barb and Emma for their dedication to complete this project. We are truly grateful.