Visit The Hershey Story Museum

Promoting Social Justice and Equity
2019-03-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Registration is required. Please register here.
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 March installment will feature Shaashawn Dial who will present Promoting Social Justice and Equity and Creating Multi-identity Embracing Brave Dialogue.
Shaashawn is the Founder and Owner of Voycetress Media, LLC. Voycetress Media provides services that affirm and empower individuals and organizations via workshop facilitation and training on leadership, diversity, inclusion, social justice topics, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ loving communities. In addition to running her business, Shaashawn serves as Director of Social Equity & Affirmative Action for the City of Harrisburg, and as Chair of the Board of Directors of the LGBT Center of Central PA. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Administration and Leadership Studies at IUP – Dixon Center. Additional formal education includes a Masters in Public Administration from Shippensburg University, B.A. in Philosophy, Law, and Rhetoric from Stephens College, Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising in Higher Education from Kansas State University, and graduate of Diversity Leadership Academy.
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
Registration is required. Please register here.

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:30 a.m.
2019-03-28 11:00 - 15:15, 2019-03-29 11:00 - 15:15, 2019-03-30 11:00 - 15:15, 2019-03-31 11:00 - 15:15, 2019-04-01 11:00 - 15:15, 2019-04-02 11:00 - 15:15, 2019-04-03 11:00 - 15:15
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 to 12:15 a.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.
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.
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.

Tastings: Chocolate From Around the World 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2019-03-28 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-03-29 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-03-30 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-03-31 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-04-01 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-04-02 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-04-03 11:30 - 15:30 | 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: Chocolates from around the world Open from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2019-03-28 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-03-29 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-04-01 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-04-02 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-04-03 11:30 - 15:30
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!

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m.
2019-03-28 11:45 - 14:45
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.
Art of Chocolate
Whether it’s milk, white or dark, making chocolate is a work of art. Learn the origin of chocolate and what are the ingredients used in each of its varieties. While getting the inside scoop on what makes chocolate so tasty, you will create your own “artwork” 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.

Free Community Day
2019-03-29 09:00 - 17:00
Join us for free community day!
All guests receive free admission to the Museum Experience and the all-new “See Mr. Hershey In a Whole New Way!”
Learn more about the new experience here.
Courtesy of The Hershey Company.

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 12:15 p.m.
2019-03-29 12:15 - 14:45
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.
12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
Chocolate by Design
Milton Hershey developed his unique formula using a hand-selected blend of cocoa beans. Discover where this fruit comes from, and how is harvested and processed to become the chocolate we all love. Choose from a variety of ingredients and design your own flavorful chocolate treat.
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: Chocolates from around the world Open Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2019-03-30 10:00 - 16:30, 2019-03-31 10:00 - 16:30

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:30 a.m.
2019-03-30 11:30 - 14:30, 2019-03-31 11:30 - 14:30
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.
Art of Chocolate
Whether it’s milk, white or dark, making chocolate is a work of art. Learn the origin of chocolate and what are the ingredients used in each of its varieties. While getting the inside scoop on what makes chocolate so tasty, you will create your own “artwork” using three types of chocolates.
12:45 to 1:30 p.m.
Chocolate by Design
Milton Hershey developed his unique formula using a hand-selected blend of cocoa beans. Discover where this fruit comes from, and how is harvested and processed to become the chocolate we all love. Choose from a variety of ingredients and design your own flavorful chocolate treat.
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 12:30 p.m.
2019-04-01 12:30 - 14:45
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.
12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
Spring Bar
Mold a scrumptious milk chocolate bar and turn it into a colorful spring treat with unique and completely edible Easter-themed decals. Learn how cocoa beans are grown, harvested and processed into your favorite kinds of chocolate.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Easter themed sprinkles
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.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, cocoa nibs, crushed red pepper, cinnamon

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m.
2019-04-02 11:45 - 14:45
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 Bird Nests
Celebrate spring by making your own, edible chocolate bird nest complete with eggs! Learn how “cacao” begins its journey from the rainforest to decadent white, milk and dark chocolate varieties. This class is educational and uniquely fun.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini pretzel sticks, Cadburry chocolate mini eggs.
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.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, cocoa nibs, crushed red pepper, cinnamon

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 2:00 p.m.
2019-04-03 14:00 - 14:45
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.
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.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, cocoa nibs, crushed red pepper, cinnamon
