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3 weeks ago

Check out this great piece about the Hersheypark Carrousel, PTC #47, featuring images from the Archives!

PTC #47, which was made in 1919 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. ... See MoreSee Less

Don’t miss these vintage photos of Hersheypark’s 100-year-old Carrousel

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Hersheypark this year is celebrating the 100th birthday of the carousel. It was built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1919, making it one of the oldest carousels in the country, according to H...

Hershey Community Archives

3 weeks ago

#OnThisDay in Hershey history, Milton Hershey returned to his birthplace, the Homestead, in what was then Derry Church, PA. At the time, Mr. Hershey owned the successful Lancaster Caramel Company, but purchased the Homestead building as a place to experiment with his new passion: milk chocolate! On April 1, 1897, he purchased the Homestead at a public sale and went on to perfect his recipe for milk chocolate in its facilities. Later, the Homestead became the first building of the Hershey Industrial School (now Milton Hershey School).

Image: Hershey Homestead, ca. 1897-1898 ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

We're so excited for the launch of The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue's re-imagined Museum Experience! Come check it out TOMORROW during their free community day!

The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue
We can't wait for guests to see Milton Hershey in a whole new way. See the re-imagined Museum Experience for free on Friday, March 29! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

High Point mansion postcard, ca. 1930-1950 ... See MoreSee Less

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Hershey Community Archives

1 month ago

Spring has sprung! We're excited to see some warm weather and flowers here in Hershey.

#Spring #FirstDayofSpring ... See MoreSee Less

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Hershey Community Archives, along with Hershey Gardens, The Hershey Story, and Hershey Theatre, is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation