Tastings: Chocolate From Around the World 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2017-09-12 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-09-13 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-09-14 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-09-15 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-09-16 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-09-17 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-09-18 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-09-19 11:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | The Hershey Story, 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Sample a flight of warm drinking chocolates from around the world!
From fruity African chocolate flavors to Indonesian chocolate with caramel overtones, come hone your skills as a cocoa connoisseur… or simply enjoy a taste of indulgence. Tastings at The Hershey Story is a treat for your taste buds and the perfect way to immerse yourself in the sweet world that inspired Milton Hershey.
The Hershey Story also offers our tastings experience to kids! While the adults are sampling exotic warm drinking chocolate from around the world, kids will get their own mug of warm milk and a chocolate stirring lolly — perfect for transforming their milk into something delicious!
Learn more at Tastings.

Tastings: Chocolate From Around the World: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
2017-09-12 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-09-13 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-09-14 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-09-15 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-09-18 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-09-19 11:30 - 15:30, 2017-09-20 11:30 - 15:30

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
2017-09-12 11:45 - 14:45 | chocolate lab
Chocolate Lab tickets are available on a first come – first served basis and may be purchased at The Hershey Story admissions desk on the day of the class. Space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the Lab.
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Planet Chocolate
Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown. You will be guided to recognize differences in cocoa beans’ appearance and taste and make your own unique bar to take home.
2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
Build a Bar
Follow in Milton Hershey’s footsteps as you design your own candy bar. Discover the business behind the product as you choose ingredients to add based on flavor, appearance and your own preferences.

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:30 a.m.
2017-09-13 11:30 - 15:15 | chocolate lab
Chocolate Lab tickets are available on a first come – first served basis and may be purchased at The Hershey Story admissions desk on the day of the class. Space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the Lab.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Celebration Truffles
Celebrate Milton S. Hershey’s birthday by making your own, rich Chocolate-Caramel Truffles. (We created an original and decadent truffle recipe in honor of the confectionery magnate’s success in building, not only a huge chocolate industry, but caramel business, as well.) Learn the history behind Milton Hershey’s success.
1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
Planet Chocolate
Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown. You will be guided to recognize differences in cocoa beans’ appearance and taste and make your own unique bar to take home.
2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
Celebration Truffles
Celebrate Milton S. Hershey’s birthday by making your own, rich Chocolate-Caramel Truffles. (We created an original and decadent truffle recipe in honor of the confectionery magnate’s success in building, not only a huge chocolate industry, but caramel business, as well.) Learn the history behind Milton Hershey’s success.

Milton Hershey's Birthday Celebration 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
2017-09-13 18:30 - 19:30 | ChocolateTown Square Park
Join the Hershey community to remember Milton Hershey on what would have been his 160th birthday. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy a performance of music from Mr. Hershey’s era. The concert concludes with a sweet treat for all attendees. In case of inclement weather, the celebration will be held in the Grand Lobby of The Hershey Story. Free. Concert funding generously provided by Hershey Rotary Club.
ChocolateTown Square is located in downtown Hershey at the intersection of Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues, across the street from The Hershey Story.

Preschool Story Time 9:30 a.m. to 10: 15 a.m.
2017-09-14 09:30 - 10:15 | The Hershey Story, 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Preschoolers will love exploring themes through enchanting pictures and stories. Each week will feature a different topic; a simple craft will follow the interactive read-aloud. Recommended for children ages 3 through 5 accompanied by an adult caregiver. This program is free and will take place in the lower level classroom. Registration is not required.
September 14: Farm Animal Fun
September 21: Butterfly Bonanza
September 28: Rain Forest Fun
October 5: I Love Chocolate
October 12: Long Sleeves and Falling Leaves
October 19: Fearless Fire Trucks
October 26: Hooray for Halloween

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
2017-09-14 11:45 - 15:15 | chocolate lab
Chocolate Lab tickets are available on a first come – first served basis and may be purchased at The Hershey Story admissions desk on the day of the class. Space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the Lab.
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Chocolate By Design
What makes dark chocolate dark and white chocolate white? This class will answer those questions and give you a rare look at a real cocoa pod, beans and nibs, and other ingredients of chocolate. After getting the inside scoop on what makes chocolate so tasty, you will create your own “abstract art” using three types of chocolates.
2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
Planet Chocolate
Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown. You will be guided to recognize differences in cocoa beans’ appearance and taste and make your own unique bar to take home.

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
2017-09-15 11:45 - 14:45 | chocolate lab
Chocolate Lab tickets are available on a first come – first served basis and may be purchased at The Hershey Story admissions desk on the day of the class. Space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the Lab.
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Build a Bar
Follow in Milton Hershey’s footsteps as you design your own candy bar. Discover the business behind the product as you choose ingredients to add based on flavor, appearance and your own preferences.
2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
Planet Chocolate
Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown. You will be guided to recognize differences in cocoa beans’ appearance and taste and make your own unique bar to take home.

Tastings: Chocolate From Around the World: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2017-09-16 10:00 - 16:30, 2017-09-17 10:00 - 16:30

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:30 a.m.
2017-09-16 11:30 - 15:15, 2017-09-17 11:30 - 15:15 | chocolate lab
Chocolate Lab tickets are available on a first come – first served basis and may be purchased at The Hershey Story admissions desk on the day of the class. Space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the Lab.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Celebration Truffles
Celebrate Milton S. Hershey’s birthday by making your own, rich Chocolate-Caramel Truffles. (We created an original and decadent truffle recipe in honor of the confectionery magnate’s success in building, not only a huge chocolate industry, but caramel business, as well.) Learn the history behind Milton Hershey’s success.
1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
Build a Bar
Follow in Milton Hershey’s footsteps as you design your own candy bar. Discover the business behind the product as you choose ingredients to add based on flavor, appearance and your own preferences.
2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
Planet Chocolate
Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown. You will be guided to recognize differences in cocoa beans’ appearance and taste and make your own unique bar to take home.

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
2017-09-18 11:45 - 14:45, 2017-09-20 11:45 - 14:45 | chocolate lab
Chocolate Lab tickets are available on a first come – first served basis and may be purchased at The Hershey Story admissions desk on the day of the class. Space is limited. Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the Lab.
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Chocolate By Design
What makes dark chocolate dark and white chocolate white? This class will answer those questions and give you a rare look at a real cocoa pod, beans and nibs, and other ingredients of chocolate. After getting the inside scoop on what makes chocolate so tasty, you will create your own “abstract art” using three types of chocolates.
2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
Planet Chocolate
Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown. You will be guided to recognize differences in cocoa beans’ appearance and taste and make your own unique bar to take home.

Hershey Area - All Things Diversity 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
2017-09-18 17:30 - 19:30 | The Hershey Story, 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
This is a FREE program, registration is required.
Hershey Area All Things Diversity is a free series of programs coordinated by Derry Township and The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue. The September presentation, Creating a Safe and Inclusive Community by Preventing Bullying will be presented by Erica Weiler-Timmins Ph.D., ABPP.
Bullying can threaten the physical and emotional safety of youth and negatively impact their functioning. A safe and supportive climate can help prevent bullying. In this session, we will address the prevalence and impact of bullying as well as strategies to create a safer and more inclusive community for our youth.
Erica Weiler-Timmins Ph.D., ABPP is the Director of Psychological Services and Training at Milton Hershey School, with 20 years of experience serving at-risk youth. She is a Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist, a Pennsylvania Certified School Psychologist and is Board Certified in School Psychology. Her areas of interest and expertise are childhood maltreatment, diversity, ethics, training, and supervision. Dr. Weiler-Timmins serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors of Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance.
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations based on a disability, please contact Amy Bischof at abischof@HersheyStory.org or 717-520-5591. Seven business days advance notice of need for accommodations is requested.
This program is underwritten by Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine, The Hershey Company and Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company.
Schedule of Events:
5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Light Dinner
6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Presentation
7:15 p.m. – 7:25 p.m. Dessert

Chocolate Lab class starting at 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
2017-09-19 11:45 - 14:45 | chocolate lab
