The large barn with the blue roof is the Hurry Hill Maple Museum, which opened in 2009, and focuses on everything maple, “From Tree to Table.” One exhibit is dedicated to the book Miracles on Maple Hill, its author, and the characters in the book. There are also exhibits on the Magic Maple, Tapping, Gathering, Pouring, and Storing maple syrup and more.
About 10 miles to the South of Hurry Hill is another Hill, Maple Hill, the setting for the Book Miracles on Maple Hill.
Hurry Hill recommends this award-winning book for readers all ages. It’s also a story true to the art of making maple syrup. Miracles on Maple Hill is packed full of miracles its characters experience, ranging from springtime discovery of wildflowers to baby foxes, and to improved emotional health for a combat veteran. By author Virginia Sorensen, the novel was written in the 1950’s when she lived in Edinboro. Various people she met here turn up in her book that won the Newbery Medal for 1957. Miraculously, the actual medal was gifted by the author’s son to the Hurry Hill Maple Museum! Visitors who have read the novel are allowed to hold the medal in their hands, and receive a duplicate bookmark Mrs. Sorensen gave to readers of Miracles on Maple Hill.
We hope that you have enjoyed your “sweet” walk today. Hurry Hill Maple Farm and Museum
