Due to inclement weather, The Hershey Story and Lisa’s Cafe are closed on Monday, January 6.
By Lauren Ciriac Wenger In 1935, Milton Hershey purchased a collection that changed the size and scope of his museum, which had until that point featured only American Indian artifacts. … Continue reading Delightful Dishware: A Sampling from The Hershey Story’s Ceramics Collection
This patchwork quilt was made and owned by a woman named Irene who lived in South Carolina during the early 1900s. The quilt was passed through her descendants to granddaughter … Continue reading How Is This Quilt Connected to Hershey? The Answer May Surprise You.
by Valerie Seiber “What is your favorite artifact in the museum’s collection?” With nearly 30,000 objects to choose from, it’s hard to pick just one. After all, having worked with … Continue reading An Old Favorite Gets New Life
By Lauren Ciriac Wenger This past May marked 120 years since the opening day of the World’s Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair. The fair, held in … Continue reading A Fair to Remember – Souvenirs from the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893
by Valerie Seiber Most Americans can identify a Hershey’s chocolate bar with its familiar maroon and silver wrapper. But Hershey products were not always so recognizable. When Milton Hershey began … Continue reading The Child in the Cocoa Bean Pod
By Lauren Ciriac Wenger Every so often the collections staff at The Hershey Story acquires an object that stands out because of its rarity, beauty, or history. Sometimes, it’s all … Continue reading Flamingo Plates Land in The Hershey Story’s Collection
