Who We Are
Meet the Forman Family
Once upon a time, a Calvert County girl named Kay met a New York boy named Larry at a college in Kentucky – and thus began the Forman family.
A few years after they were married, Larry and Kay moved to Calvert County to live in an old family farmhouse. Here they raised two daughters and both taught at the local high school.
In 1984, they had the opportunity to buy out the other members of the family owned H.B. Truman Lumber Co. When the business folded during a major building recession in 1992, the Forman's were left with seven buildings on five acres of land and no idea what to do next.
With a lot of prayers and determination they decided to turn the lumber company into something completely new. Through a long and daunting transformation process, the lumberyard’s historic structures were converted into charming shops, and convenient rental spaces.
Since then, the business has grown to nearly 100 dealers selling antiques, collectibles, books, gifts, art and so much more.
The Forman's mission is to provide great service and savings to our customers with honesty and integrity.
