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Memories of Hershey Bears hockey team's early days. History of the years the Culder Cup was won, and significant hockey players in those times. Hershey Bears Celebrating the Latest...Remembering the First A Scrapbook Memory - 1946 to 1947 Bunny Yorty Hershey Bears Calder Cup Champions - 1969 Did You Know? Ten years before the Bears won their first championship, on April 15, 1947, the Calder Cup was awarded for the first time to the Syracuse Stars. The trophy is named after Frank Calder, the inaugural president of the National Hockey League. Celebrating the 12th Championship for the Bears (2023), HHC volunteer Diane "Bunny" Yorty (nee Blinco) holds the Calder Cup , with the im age of her dad, the first icon of the Bears franchise Lloyd Blinco, pictured second on the left. Lloyd "Bull" Blinco Many things get old...but something that never does, is bringing home "the Cup"! Several who wore the chocolate and white in the earliest years of Hershey Hockey Club's existence created an atmosphere and set the stage for what would become the AHL's most successful franchise. One such individual who would play in the 1930s, later go on to coach, and serve as general manager and president of the Bears was Lloyd "Bull" Blinco. His contributions to hockey were recognized by his being the first hockey player inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and in the inaugural class of the Bears HOF. From the hoisting of that first Calder Cup on April 15, 1947 to number twelve 76 years later, Hershey has established an unequalled level of success and accomplishment in the American Hockey League. Hershey swept Cleveland 4-0 in the opening round outscoring the Barons 24 to 3. In the finals, Hershey shut out Pittsburgh 4 - 0 in game one before losing the next 3. Then, facing elimination, the Bears, with superb goal-tending from Gordie Henry, came back to win the final 3 games and clinch their first of 13 Calder Cups. That's right...THIRTEEN!!! In those final 3 games, Henry shutdown the Hornets offense with shutouts in games 5 and 7 while the Chocolate and White outscored their opponents 10 to 1. Amazingly, Hershey shut out their opponents in 5 of their 11 post-season games. A second truly remarkable feat occurred in that 1947 Calder Cup run when another Gordie, left-winger Gordie Bruce, went into game 7 of the finals playing with as many cracked ribs as goals he had scored in the finals - 3. It looks like Gino Rozzini #20 (front row - 2nd from left) took a puck, stick, or fist to his right eye. Actually, newspaper reports of a game on March 2, 1947 against the Providence Reds state that, "Midway in the second period Eddie Bush of the Reds was banished from the game and charged with deliberately injuring Gino Rozzini in a wild scramble behind the Providence net. Rozzini was pushed into the wire screen and suffered a deep gash around the right eye." (Page last updated May 2025.) Gordie Henry (1948)

America's 250th Anniversary, or America250, is a year-long celebration culminating on July 4, 2026, marking the Declaration of Independence, with nationwide events planned by federal, state, and local groups. Explore events happening in our nation’s capital, across the country, the state of Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, and in our local area of Derry Township. America's 25oth Anniversary Events Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary Finding Inspiration in Every Turn America's 250th Anniversary, or America250, is a year-long celebration culminating on July 4, 2026, marking the Declaration of Independence, with nationwide events planned by federal, state, and local groups. Explore events in our nation’s capital, across the country, the state of Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, and in our local area of Derry Township. Watch this space for more Hershey History Center America250 events coming up. HERSHEY ARTFEST Celebrating Art, Community, and America’s 250th Anniversary! Saturday, May 9, 2026 9am to 4pm Click to read more America250 Search a calendar by state for events near you. Join in celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial. The White House "The Story of America" videos provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence. U.S. Department of State Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary. Celebrating 250 Years of American History. What is the most American thing? American Innovations. Monumental American Presidents. National Park Service The National Park Service and its partners invite all Americans to share their stories, participate in commemoration programs and events, and join as a volunteer. Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway A Getaway Guide for America's 250th Anniversary. Events Anniversaries New Exhibitions and Museums Celebrating America250 Trails and Experiences Historical Society of Pennsylvania Philadelphia's Library of American History celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marines. Exhibits. Register for a reception. Watch a signature lecture with Tim McGrath. Visit Philadelphia A comprehensive guide to America's 250th anniversary events and more in Philadelphia. Festivals and exhibitions. Discover Lancaster Events and festivals in the Lancaster area. The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy. America 250 PA Dauphin County Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary in Dauphin County. Discover places of interest. Discover Gettysburg America 250th Events in Gettysburg & Adams County, PA. Events, and ways to get involved. Visit Hershey & Harrisburg America's 250th events in Hershey and Harrisburg.

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. Connecting Hershey Connecting Hershey: Bridges, Roads, and the Routes that Built our Town Iron Bridge, N. Mill Street Wednesday, March 11 | 6pm to 7:30pm From early canals and rail lines to bridges, roads, and trolley routes, transportation has played a critical role in shaping Derry Township and the community we know today. 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. The presentation will be led by Tom Memmi, Historian and Archivist at the Pennsylvania State Police Museum. Memmi has delivered numerous historical presentations, authored multiple articles, and published a book focused on Pennsylvania history. His work brings together careful research and accessible storytelling to help audiences better understand how transportation networks and routes influenced everyday life and community growth. This program is ideal for history enthusiasts, lifelong learners, and anyone interested in how the movement of people and goods helped shape Hershey’s past. Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome. Donations are appreciated. DONATE

Hershey Bears hockey team history told in a documentary film. B'ars to Bears: Hershey Hockey Dynasty. Purchase the DVD at the museum. B'ars to Bears Documentary The B’ars to Bears film is a full-length documentary produced by the Hershey History Center, featuring the American Hockey League’s oldest and most successful franchise, the Hershey Bears. Originally called the “B’ars” as a reference to American candy mogul Milton S. Hershey’s chocolate bar, the amateur B’ars became the iconic Bears when they entered the American Hockey League in 1938. More than eight decades of the team’s storied history is chronicled in the film, featuring exclusive interviews with hockey personalities Don Cherry, Bruce Boudreau, Stan Fischler, Kerry Fraser and Willie Marshall. This film is available for purchase through the Hershey History Center and is available digitally on Prime Video. All proceeds support the mission of the History Center and benefit the Hershey Bears artifact and research collection at the History Center, the largest, publicly available repository of Bears programs, photographs and artifacts. Director of Photography Matt Stambaugh Edited by Matt Stambaugh Cover Illustration by Accorsi Studios WATCH FILM TRAILER Please purchase the DVD at the Hershey History Center for $20. The DVD may be mailed to you for an additional $5. Please contact us at info@hersheyhistory.org or call us during our hours of operation. Facebook Page

Hershey Estates consisted of entities Milton Hershey established provided all things needed for a thriving community: jobs, places to live, commodities and supplies, utilities and services, education, cultural and recreational opportunities. A HISTORY OF HERSHEY ESTATES A unique town exploded onto the rural landscape of central Pennsylvania in 1903, brought into existence from the visionary mind of Milton S. Hershey and his establishment of what would become the world's largest chocolate factory. A Town is Born The multiple entities Hershey established provided all things needed for a thriving community: jobs, places to live, commodities and supplies, utilities and services, education, cultural and recreational opportunities. Due to Milton Hershey's interest in the health and welfare of his townspeople, Hershey, Pennsylvania was like no other "company town." Everything a growing, thriving town needed, he provided... a beautiful recreational park, large convention hall, dance pavilion, and swimming pool a bank and a department store a hospital and a first-of-its-kind consolidated school …to name just a few of the town's early amenities. Later, during one of our country's most depressed decades, he would subsidize the building of a world-class hotel, a community building with a magnificent theatre, a high school for his Hershey Industrial School orphans, a state-of-the-art chocolate factory office, an innovative sports arena, and a big-city stadium. “I am trying to build here a place where people can be happy and contented while they work and live." Success Magazine article 1927 Milton S. Hershey Hershey From the beginning, the town nurtured a multi-faceted experience for its residents – and continues to draw visitors to take in its many offerings. Milton S. Hershey "I am carrying out the terms of my own will while I am still living… If I should pass tomorrow everything would go on just as it is going on now… After all, what good is one's money unless one uses it for the good of the community and humanity in general?" A Town Grows and Thrives The industrialists who spawned America's infrastructure and commerce were nothing without their labor force. Some were paternalistic, creating communities that supported their employees to induce greater returns, some focused solely on their own capital gain. MS Hershey was not only paternalistic, but he was also focused on the people as much as on his product. He was unquestionably dedicated to ensuring his workers had first class amenities, guaranteeing certain rights for their benefit, and devising opportunities in which to spend their free time with their families. For manufacturing employees in some other places and other industries, a day off was not a guarantee, wages were much less than fair, standard housing was never a promise, and scrip was issued in place of cash — requiring workers to use company businesses. Lowell, Massachusetts, considered the first industrial company town in America, required female employees to attend church and wakened them to a daily factory bell in their dorm. In Pullman, Illinois, where railroad cars were the commodity, residents were not allowed to own their homes and even the books for the library were monitored. George Pullman responded to an economic depression by lowering wages but not rents or other costs, ultimately leading to one of the largest strikes in labor history, resulting in the creation of Labor Day. Unlike other manufacturing towns, created only to sustain production, Hershey looked and smelled like a sweet utopia. It rang out with the sounds of cheering crowds and Broadway shows, and hosted Henry Picard and Ben Hogan as golf pros. It produced or provided most household needs from food and soap to greenery and fashion, gas for cars and coal for the homes. Today, hockey goal buzzers still buzz, golfers still hit the greens, and the Gardens still flourish. As for other manufacturing communities which still exist, many do so as national parks or historic museums. But none have so successfully evolved, thrived, and yet retained the very foundation and economic base as Hershey has. All of this was envisioned at the inception of planning for a small manufacturing town; a unique town that promised a lot and provided even more. From the town's earliest days, Mr. Hershey created an infrastructure for the community that provided everything his citizens might need. In 1906, he established the Hershey Improvement Company (HIC) which provided electricity, telephone service, water, and a waste management—sewerage system. HIC also promoted the sale of real estate and assumed management of details typically taken care of by a municipal government. At this time, all the non-chocolate services still operated under the umbrella of the Chocolate Company. However, when Hershey stock was traded publicly on the NYSE in 1927, it became imperative to separate non-chocolate functions from the chocolate-making company. In that same year, Hershey Estates was created and assumed the responsibility of HIC and all non-chocolate businesses. Hershey Estates became part of the holdings for the benefit of the Milton Hershey's orphanage for boys. During the years of its existence, from 1927 to 1976, Hershey Estates oversaw 33 separate companies. They covered everything from A to Z—Abattoir to Zoo, birth to death—Hershey Hospital to Hershey Cemetery. Municipal government was not necessary – the Estates embodied the authority and tools to provide administrative oversight, services, and utilities required to manage a small but robust manufacturing community. They provided street lighting, repaired sidewalks, and roads, and made zoning decisions; they offered retail, service, and lodging opportunities; they operated an amusement park and a hockey team. Times change, and Hershey Estates had to change with them. Small privately owned utilities were a thing of the past. The Park was far from self-sustaining, and other divisions operating at a loss were a constant and increasing drain of the company’s funds—among them upkeep of local roads. In 1976, the Estates divested itself of everything except the local entertainment and resort entities. Hersheypark had been enclosed and re-created as a theme park. Attention was now focused on the promotion of Hotel Hershey, Hershey Motor Lodge, the Park, concerts, and hockey in the Sports Arena. A new name was warranted, and the company rebranded as HERCO, Inc. in 1998, then renamed Hershey Entertainment and Resorts (HE&R), which remains a privately held company for the benefit of the Milton Hershey School. A Town Lives From A-Z

Visit Cuba Exclusive itinerary & unforgettable experiences - a collaboration between ¡Vive Más! Tours and the Hershey History Center. Coming in April 2027. REGISTER for live Q&A Zoom sessions on traveling to Cuba with Jenny Desmond, President of Vive Mas Tours. Feb 2, Mar 2, April 6, May 3 at 8pm. Join this all-inclusive traveling experience with people from the Hershey History Center of Hershey, PA as we connect with Cubans in Hershey, Cuba. Learn about the historical connection of these cities, Milton Hershey’s influence, and more. This is a comprehensive trip with big cities and small towns, the best of Cuban architecture, food, music, bird watching, and UNESCO World Heritage sites! You’ll cover half the width of the island on this tour from Havana to Camagüey. Accessibility: Please note that in Cuba, the sidewalks are often cracked and uneven, tour members must be able to handle walking on uneven terrain. You must be able to walk up to 3 miles in a day to participate in the tour. Sample itinerary for the Cuba Tour. REGISTER FOR THE TOUR To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Watch a video about the Cuba Visit - the place, the culture, and the people. Heidi K. We took a tour to Cuba with ViveMas and were delightfully impressed by the planning and organization that went into our trip. Jenny’s knowledge of the country and customs made a big difference. The accommodations in local casas and the restaurants we enjoyed were perfect. We had never traveled with a tour group and were needlessly skeptical, but happily surprised with the fun and camaraderie that developed with our small group. Having a small bus and having details taken care of in advance made the visit seamless so we could all spend our time learning about the country. Ev. M "I had the most incredible time on my trip to Cuba. Roger is a very charismatic guide with knowledge for all kinds of special stops (artist galleries and a bird sanctuary)! Our Driver, Eduardo was one of our family taking very good care of us. What’s not to love?! The food was delicious, the architecture grand, the landscapes gorgeous, the music & dance devine, the cars so cool. The people were extremely gracious everywhere we went. I’m ready to go back!" Doris C. There were many unique surprises along the way, such as finding a Cuban band playing at the Al Capone House, drinking freshly ground coffee made on a wood stove by a wonderful Cuban couple in their humble home in the mountains, and seeing a student performance at an arts school. We felt completely safe everywhere we went from the city of Habana (how it is referred to in Cuba), to the mountains, to the beautiful beach town of Varadero, late at night in the old town of Trinidad.

Membership to the museum. Support the Hershey History Center. Personal and family benefits of membership. Personal and Family Membership As a membership supported, non-profit history center, member contributions provide necessary support for the operation of our museum, historical archives, community research, as well as funds for educational programming. Connect to your roots and invest in our town's history by becoming a member. Personal & Family Benefits of Membership: Free admission to the museum Early invitations to special events and member programs Special access and/or discounts on fee-based programs and ticket sales Reduced travel fees on all motor-coach tours sponsored by HHC Use of research library, and photos and documents archive without fees 10% discount in museum store (consignment items excluded) Preferred "Members Only" rate on Community Room and Barnyard rental YOU MAY PAY BY DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD, OR BY PAYPAL Instructions for credit and debit card payment. Membership/Renewal Individual Membership/Renewal $35 Family Membership/Renewal $50 Family members include adult household members and children under 19. Give the Gift of Membership $35 (Please inform the recipient that you have gifted them membership as there is no auto-generated notification.) Download to print a Membership Gift Certificate. ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS: YOU MAY PAY BY DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD, OR BY PAYPAL Instructions for credit and debit card payment. Patron $100-$2 9 9 Founder $300-$499 Benefactor $500+ Estate and Heritage Contributions Consider making a contribution with a long-term benefit to the History Center, ensuring your legacy and helping to preserve the future of our history. Learn More

Join a team of volunteers to work on projects, help at events, and to manage the front desk. Volunteer With Us Join our volunteers Our organization is operated almost entirely by our volunteer staff, and we are so appreciative and thankful! Their incredible dedication, time, and talents to preserve and promote the history of Derry Township and Hershey deserve our recognition. Click here for current volunteer opportunities. Posted February 2026. Volunteers are a crucial and important part of HHC and we are always seeking individuals that are willing to work with the public, share their knowledge, their history, or put a skill to good use. To make general inquiries about volunteering, please send an email to: volunteers@hersheyhistory.org or complete the Application Form below if you are interested in learning more about volunteering with us. You may also call to speak to the Volunteer Coordinator at 717-520-0748 during our hours of operation, or leave a voice message and we will get back to you. Ways to Get Involved Museum volunteers : Help to keep the museum open and running smoothly each week working on reception, in the office, providing computer support, cleaning exhibits, building and grounds maintenance and more. Admin Volunteers : We have a variety of admin projects and positions, from a couple of hours a month to a couple of days a week. Good organization and basic computer skills are all you need! Training provided. As HHC grows, so do our administrative needs. Project volunteers : Work on specific short and long term projects, usually at the museum but some can be done remotely from home. Scanning photographs, inventorying archives materials, database entry, oral history interviews and historical research are some examples. Event volunteers: Work seasonally on in-house and external events such as our annual train show or Hershey Artfest. Volunteers help set up and clean up, greet visitors, register participants, direct traffic, stuff goody bags, make signs, to name a few. Seeking archives assistant interns and collections inventory interns: History, museum studies, education, business, marketing, digital communications, information technology, graphic design, photography, engineering and more. We are looking for motivated interns for mutually beneficial projects. Students will have opportunities to develop career readiness, apply their subject knowledge in a professional setting and make meaningful contributions to our nonprofit organization. Email the Volunteer Coordinator describing your subject area and what you hope to gain through an internship at the Hershey History Center. Volunteer Application Form Give us a hand & start making a difference First Name Last Name Email Phone Address A few words about you Next

Programming, guided tours and activities for school groups. Perfect for field trips for homeschoolers. Tours must be pre-arranged. Guided Tours EDUCATION SERVICES School Field Trips and Homeschool Groups The Hershey History Center (Home of the Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society since 1991) provides a unique educational experience that looks beyond the chocolate bar to the broader history of the region. The Center offers an intimate, primary-source-driven look at local heritage, industry, and military history. Education services concentrate on "Making History Happen Here" through hands-on discovery and interactive storytelling . 1. Guided & Self-Guided Museum Tours Key exhibits used for educational programs include: Before There Was Chocolate There Was Stone: An exploration of the local brownstone quarry industry that supplied stone for major cities across the East Coast before Milton S. Hershey arrived. Major Dick Winters's Den: A reconstruction of the personal office of the Band of Brothers leader, featuring WWII artifacts that centers on leadership, ethics, and service. From B’ars to Bears: A comprehensive history of the Hershey Bears hockey team, connecting sports history with community identity. Heritage & Settlers: Exhibits covering the original Derry Township settlers include: Farming life in rural communities Children’s education in the early 1900s The Italian-American immigrant experience A Town Called Hershey: an exhibit on the various entities that made up the Hershey Estates, and the evolution of the Hershey Transit Company. From House Call to Phone Call: the history of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The Presence of the Law: Pennsylvania State Police history. 2. Interactive Learning Programs and grade level appropriate activities may be prearranged. These will focus on sensory engagement, observation, analysis, and critical inquiry. To schedule a school field trip or a homeschool group , please send an email to Tracy Brown, Programming and Activities Coordinator, at Education@hersheyhistory.org Adult Guided Tours Schedule a guided tour with a knowledgeable docent at the Hershey History Center, where we are happy to accommodate small adult groups looking for a personalized museum experience. A digital audio tour for use with a mobile device, allows visitors to engage with the exhibits at their own pace. Please send an email to info@hersheyhistory.org to schedule a tour, or if you have questions. EXPLORE HERSHEY'S HISTORY

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What we offer Explore the Hershey History Center We are open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10am to 3pm. The Hershey History Center (Home of the Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society since 1991) provides a history of the Hershey community over the past 150 years . Explore the permanent exhibits at your own pace. Visitors can even enhance the museum experience by picking up a map for a self-guided digital audio tour for use with a mobile device, such as a smartphone. Kids age 7 to 12 can try our scavenger hunt-- a fun activity for all ages! 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. Adult Guided Tours Schedule a guided tour with a knowledgeable docent at the Hershey History Center, where we are happy to accommodate small adult groups looking for a personalized museum experience. Please send an email to info@hersheyhistory.org to schedule a tour, or if you have questions. School Field Trips and Homeschool Group Tours Looking for an educational visit for grade school level students? Guided and self-guided tours, and interactive learning activities are available by appointment. More information . Events Looking for somewhere to hold an event? See our RENTALS web page to submit an online form, and to find out about the facility rental at the Barnyard: perfect for weddings, graduation parties, and family gatherings. Your Visit LIBRARY & RESEARCH MUSEUM AUDIO TOUR (at the museum) GUIDED TOURS RENTALS

Hershey Bears Celebrating the Latest...Remembering the First A Scrapbook Memory - 1946 to 1947 Bunny Yorty Hershey Bears Calder Cup Champions - 1969 Did You Know? Ten years before the Bears won their first championship, on April 15, 1947, the Calder Cup was awarded for the first time to the Syracuse Stars. The trophy is named after Frank Calder, the inaugural president of the National Hockey League. Celebrating the 12th Championship for the Bears (2023), HHC volunteer Diane "Bunny" Yorty (nee Blinco) holds the Calder Cup, with the image of her dad, the first icon of the Bears franchise Lloyd Blinco, pictured second on the left. Lloyd "Bull" Blinco Many things get old...but something that never does, is bringing home "the Cup"! Several who wore the chocolate and white in the earliest years of Hershey Hockey Club's existence created an atmosphere and set the stage for what would become the AHL's most successful franchise. One such individual who would play in the 1930s, later go on to coach, and serve as general manager and president of the Bears was Lloyd "Bull" Blinco. His contributions to hockey were recognized by his being the first hockey player inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and in the inaugural class of the Bears HOF. From the hoisting of that first Calder Cup on April 15, 1947 to number twelve 76 years later, Hershey has established an unequalled level of success and accomplishment in the American Hockey League. Hershey swept Cleveland 4-0 in the opening round outscoring the Barons 24 to 3. In the finals, Hershey shut out Pittsburgh 4 - 0 in game one before losing the next 3. Then, facing elimination, the Bears, with superb goal-tending from Gordie Henry, came back to win the final 3 games and clinch their first of 13 Calder Cups. That's right...THIRTEEN!!! In those final 3 games, Henry shutdown the Hornets offense with shutouts in games 5 and 7 while the Chocolate and White outscored their opponents 10 to 1. Amazingly, Hershey shut out their opponents in 5 of their 11 post-season games. A second truly remarkable feat occurred in that 1947 Calder Cup run when another Gordie, left-winger Gordie Bruce, went into game 7 of the finals playing with as many cracked ribs as goals he had scored in the finals - 3. It looks like Gino Rozzini #20 (front row - 2nd from left) took a puck, stick, or fist to his right eye. Actually, newspaper reports of a game on March 2, 1947 against the Providence Reds state that, "Midway in the second period Eddie Bush of the Reds was banished from the game and charged with deliberately injuring Gino Rozzini in a wild scramble behind the Providence net. Rozzini was pushed into the wire screen and suffered a deep gash around the right eye." (Page last updated May 2025.) Gordie Henry (1948)