JOURNAL ARTICLE
Hurry Hill Maple Farm and Museum celebrates local history by highlighting Newbery Medal book.
Published In: Farm & Dairy, 2025, v. 111, n. 24. P. A1 1 of 3
Database: Food Science Source 2 of 3
Authored By: Partsch, Liz 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the cultural and historical significance of maple syrup production as celebrated by Hurry Hill Maple Farm and Museum in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, which honors the Newbery Medal-winning book "Miracles on Maple Hill." The museum, founded by local native Janet Woods, preserves the legacy of the 1950s maple syrup industry and the real-life inspirations behind the book's characters, aiming to engage new generations with this regional heritage. Additionally, the article highlights Ravine's Edge Maple Farm in Medina, Ohio, where veteran Bret Gavlak found healing through maple syrup production after his military service. Both stories illustrate the personal and community connections fostered by the tradition of sugarmaking.
Additional Information
- Source:Farm & Dairy. 2025/02, Vol. 111, Issue 24, pA1
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Biography
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0014-7826
- Accession Number:184770113
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