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or e-mail maplehalloffame@westelcom.com  From the Tree to Your Table: It is the time of year when winter grudgingly gives way to spring and New York State Maple Syrup producers begin the work of making maple syrup. (Cont.) One Iroquois Legend: Shrouded in the gray mists of history, some early man in North America discovered -- long, long ago -- that sweet sap runs in the spring time from the sugar maple tree. (Cont.) Using Maple Syrup: While maple syrup on pancakes, French toast, and waffles is an American tradition, many people have discovered that it can add an extraordinary touch to many desserts, drinks, main courses and side dishes. (Recipes) |
The
American Maple Museum was founded in 1977 to preserve the history and
evolution
of the North American maple syrup industry.
The former Leo Memorial School was acquired in 1980 through a generous gift from Robert and Florence Lamb. The Lambs have also contributed much of their personal collection of antique syrup making equipment, logging tools and antiques to the museum. Other artifacts have been gathered from maple syrup regions across the U.S. and Canada.
There are 3 floors of displays in the museum. On the first floor (Room #2, Room #3, Room #4, Room #5,) visitors will find a replica of a sugar house, equipment room and the American Maple Hall of Fame. On the second level (Room #1, Room #6,)are exhibits of early syrup making techniques and equipment, maple syrup containers and sugar molds. Souvenirs and maple products are available in the Gift Shop.  At the museum's annual opening ceremonies in May, two people, selected by the North American Maple Syrup Council, are inducted into the American Maple Hall of Fame. Members in this select group are from both the U.S. and Canada. The American Maple Museum is a non-profit organization chartered (Absolute Charter) by the NY State Board of Regents and is recognized by the North American Maple Syrup Council and the International Maple Syrup Institute. Major funding for the museum is from breakfasts of pancakes, sausage and pure maple syrup served in our own dining room by volunteers interested in maple history and production. Help
us Reach our Goal
We are raising money to install an elevator and a handicap accessable bathroom so that all peple can comfortably visit our museum. We are a non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible. Additionall, contributions of $100 or more to our handicap accessibility project are eligible for a 25% CREDIT on your New York State taxes under the Empire Zone Program This is just a brief overview of the Museum, we invite you to visit and tour the exhibit rooms that are overflowing with displays.  |
