Home of the Hershey - Derry Township Historical Society
PRESERVATION TOUR
September 25, 2021
Join us as we continue the storytelling of Hershey's Italian families, the businesses they owned, and the life they lived by revisiting the sites where Italians first worked, how they played, and how they defined their customs.
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PRESERVATION GALA
October 2, 2021
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We've waited for over a century to make this event happen and on Saturday, October 2nd, we will share the love, the food, the music, and the stories that make Hershey's Italian history dynamic.
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Welcome!
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.
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 is making History Happen Here.
Nicole Soliday
Executive Director
Hershey History Center
EVENTS
The Hershey History Center offers programs and events throughout the year; from our Annual Gala to tours and trips.
Now that we have reopened, we look forward to seeing you for our in person and virtual events.
EXHIBITS
Our exhibits offer insight and perspective into our community’s history, before chocolate and beyond. Interpretive displays tell the stories and bring to life the voices of those who shaped, built, and maintain our legacies
DONATE
Your contributions help sustain our mission to preserve and promote the rich history of Derry Township and Hershey, PA.
Consider joining as a member, or giving a gift today to help support our collections and programs.
COVID - 19
UPDATES
We want to make sure history keeps happening here, so we're asking our guests to adhere to the following guidelines when visiting our center.
In accordance with the latest CDC guidance, fully vaccinated patrons are no longer required to wear a face covering in our building, except when mandated by special circumstances. We ask that non-vaccinated patrons continue wearing their masks and practice social distancing.
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