B'ars to Bears - Hershey Bears exhibit
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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.
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Tours to Cuba and Colombia
Wednesday, September 3
7pm/7:30 pm EDT
Join us at the information session to learn about travel to Cuba and Colombia. Are you interested in learning more about these specialty tours where you will experience Mr. Hershey's legacy in Cuba or walk among the cocao groves in Colombia? Join us to get all your questions answered and see just what's in store.
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7 pm Cuba
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7:30 pm Colombia
All in the same Zoom meeting.
Colombia tour dates: March 14-22, 2026. Save $200 when you register by September 14.
Cuba tour dates: April 17 to April 26, 2026. Save $200 when you register by October 17.
Jazz at the Barnyard
Jazz musicians
Friday, September 5. Opens at 6pm. Music from 7pm to 9pm.
Bring your lawn chairs and BYOB for our summer series of LIVE jazz under the stars. Enjoy an eclectic mix of jazz musicians and vocalists in the Hershey History Center's Barnyard. Free and open to everyone. Four unique performances presenting a variety of jazz styles on the first Friday of the month from June to September.
The Labor Movement in Hershey: The 1937 Strike and the Italian American Community
1937 Hershey Strike
Wednesday, September 10| 6:00pm
This year marks the 88th anniversary of one of the most significant events in Derry Township history, an event which made national headlines. On April 2, 1937, workers at the Hershey Chocolate Corporation, many who were Italian immigrants and who had recently formed a union, went on strike as a result of, among other factors, very low wages and poor and hostile working conditions. Louis Paioletti's fascinating and detailed research presentation, with newly added material, is filled with oral histories, photos, and unique personal stories.
Hershey Stadium Speedway
Tuesday, October 7 | 6pm
If you are a Racing fan, mark your calendar for October 7 and plan to attend a special talk on little known history of Racing at Hershey Stadium Speedway. Rob Ziemba, a local Racing enthusiast with a NASCAR background, will lead the discussion, speaking on the history of the Speedway, and sharing some fun clips and little known facts throughout his presentation. He will also have his personal collection of Hershey Stadium Speedway memorabilia on display at the museum.​
Doodlebugs and Hershey
Makers at the Museum
Makers @ the Market and Stay Apparel Co
Sunday, September 21. 11am to 4pm.
Come to this month's Makers Market at the museum, hosted by Stay Apparel. Featuring a host of talented artisans. FREE admission to the museum. Stay Apparel will also be open. Hope to see you there.
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Hershey E-Tours
Video describes Hershey e-bike tours
Experience an e-bike adventure with Hershey e-Tours. First stop is to tour the Hershey History Center. Then, explore the charming streets and scenic trails with expert guides who will lead you to iconic landmarks and hidden gems while sharing fascinating stories and insider tips along the way. Hop on their state-of-the-art electric bikes and effortlessly glide through the town, taking in the sights and sounds. Hershey e-Tours is located on the grounds of the Hershey History Center in the Trolley Stop building.
Your Visit
Library books
EXPLORE the Hershey History Center's Library. Find a variety of resources for research on a range of topics related to Derry Township and Hershey. Independent research in the Library can be conducted by scheduling an appointment to visit.
Please call 717-520-0748 or contact us by email at research@hersheyhistory.org ahead of your visit to maximize your time.
Major Dick Winters' Den
FOLLOW the museum map and virtual audio tour to guide you through the permanent exhibits, such as the Major Dick Winters' Den, and B'ars to Bears, and visit our most recently added exhibits, A Town Called Hershey, and From House Call to Phone Call.
Barnyard museum entrance
REQUEST guided tours for groups by contacting us at 717-520-0748 or by email to info@hersheyhistory.org. Looking for somewhere to hold an event? Contact us about the facility rental at the Barnyard, perfect for weddings, graduation parties, and family gatherings.
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
Photos slideshow of historic places and people in Hershey
Hover on a photo to show the Pause and Play buttons to stop the slideshow for a closer look.
OTHER MUSEUMS OF INTEREST
AACA Library & Research Center
Gettysburg National Military Park
Hummelstown Historical Society
Lebanon County Historical Society
Pennsylvania Historical Museum
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
