Hurry Hill Farm Maple Museum will be hosting the son and grandaughter of Virginia Sorensen, Newbery Medal Winner, for her book, "Miracles on Maple Hill," on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Janet Woods, owner of Hurry Hill Farm Maple Museum, says that Sorensen set the story of "Miracles on Maple Hill" in the Cambridge Springs and Edinboro area in Drakes Mills, located on Route 99.
Sorensen also drew inspiration from local people and farms for the creation of the book that won a Newbery Medal in 1957.
Woods says that the public can "learn about a Newbery book written in Edinboro and related to Edinboro University about making maple syrup and the miracles that happen to a family," when touring the Museum Sunday.
A special exhibit featuring Sorensen and "Miracles on Maple Hill" are part of the museum.
The exhibit also has artifacts, along with photos of the Kreitz Farm, which was used as a location in the book.
Woods also produced a DVD that tells of the local characters in Miracles on Maple Hill.
"I hope to preserve the art and science of making maple syrup the old-fashioned way and honor Virginia Sorensen's book about maple sugaring here in Edinboro," said Woods.
Fred Sorensen, son of Virginia Soresen, lived in Edinboro as a young man. Fred and Virginia's granddaughter Susan Kresmeyer traveled to Edinboro two years ago to present the Newbery Medal for excellence in children's literature to Woods for display in the Museum.
"Where else will you get to see a Newbery Medal? There is one in Edinboro," said Woods.
Fred Sorensen and Susan Kresmeyer will both be visiting the museum on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. The public is invited to meet them and tour the museum, located at 11424 Fry Rd., Edinboro.
Amy Hipple, also known as "Marly," the main character in "Miracles on Maple Hill," will be visiting Hurry Hill Sunday, Oct. 25 from 2 to 3 p.m.
The public can also view the Tree to Table exhibit. Woods said this exhibit shows the process and antiques of making maple syrup. There are also many interactive activities for children at the museum.
A variety of maple products can also be purchased in the museum such as maple syrup, maple candy, maple peanuts, maple mustard and maple cotton candy.
The Hurry Hill Farm Maple Museum is open every Sunday from now until Christmas from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Woods at (814)?734-1358.
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