The museum will be open on Saturday, February 7 from 9am to 5pm
Major Dick Winters's Den
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Witness our unique heritage come to life at the Hershey History Center. Explore exhibits chronicling the community built on chocolate, the military heroes that became world renowned, and the legendary hockey franchise that calls our town home.
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Step back in time as you learn how our community's past has shaped our lives today. Children can discover interactive displays while guests experience a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, and archives defining our local narrative. ​
We invite you to be our guest - visit, explore, and discover how the Hershey History Center (HHC) is making History Happen Here.
Welcome!
America's Tapestry Project
Join a group to stitch the Pennsylvania panel
Saturday, February 7 | 9:00am to 5:00pm
Would you like to add some stitches to the panel? Be part of this celebration by joining us the Hershey History Center to experience the America's Tapestry project. This event offers a hands-on way for the community to connect with the national Semiquincentennial celebration. Please click the button below to see how you can get involved.
Connecting Hershey: Bridges, Roads and the Routes that Built our Town
Connecting Hershey: Bridges, Roads, and the Routs that Built our Town
Wednesday, March 11 | 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Join the Hershey History Center for an illustrated presentation exploring the bridges, roads, railroads, canals, and transit routes that connected people, powered industry, and transformed the local landscape. Using a rich slideshow of historic and contemporary images, this program will highlight “then and now” views whenever available, offering a visual look at how local infrastructure evolved over time.
World War II Trolley Tour
World War 2 Trolley Tour of Hershey
Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Hershey History Center, in partnership with the Central PA WWII Roundtable, is hosting a trolley tour on April 25, 2026. This tour will share stories, make stops, display unique WWII artifacts, and bring history to life. Tours will depart from and return to the History Center at 40 Northeast Drive in Hershey. More information on ticketing and tour route to come. Please, save the date to join us for this iconic tour of Hershey history and architecture.
Hershey Artfest
Hershey Artfest
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 9am to 4pm
There’s no better way to honor creativity, community, and our shared American story than on Saturday, May 9, 2026, when Hershey Artfest returns to Englewood Hershey in Hershey’s West End. This year, the tradition carries special meaning as the festival joins in celebrating America's 250th anniversary and the history of our hometown. Save the date and bring mom to celebrate her special day, bring the kids, and invite friends and neighbors – Hershey Artfest has something for everyone!
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Online Photo Archive
The Hershey History Center has a collection of approximately 30,000 historic photos. We are continuously publishing updates to the collection for online searching, viewing and purchasing. Currently, there are close to 1000 photos to view in the database with more added regularly. If you are interested in purchasing a photo from the Archive, please email: photos@hersheyhistory.org
The windowless offices of the Chocolate Co. decorated for Christmas in December 1956.
The windowless offices of the Chocolate Co. decorated for Christmas in December 1956.
Hover on a photo to show the Pause and Play buttons to stop the slideshow for a closer look.
Hershey History Center Connections
Ride
Book your e-bike adventure with Hershey e-Tours. First stop is to tour the Hershey History Center.
Tour
Book a food and shopping tour visiting local restaurants & unique shops. Trolley goes from the museum.
Hershey E-Tours. Stay Apparel. YOKL Food Tours
OTHER MUSEUMS OF INTEREST
AACA Library & Research Center
Gettysburg National Military Park
Hummelstown Historical Society
Lebanon County Historical Society
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
our mission:
interpret
PRESERVE
PROMOTE
the history of Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Programs and services provided in part by funding through the PA Historical & Museum Commission
