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Chocolate Lab Class – Be a Chocolate Worker

Chocolate Lab

Learn how Hershey’s Chocolate factory workers did their jobs in the early 1900s. You’ll make a unique chocolate creation to take home and hear about the miraculous chocolate-making process from rainforest to factory. Chocolate Lab tickets are available at the admissions desk on the day of the class on a first-come, first-served basis and space … Continue reading Chocolate Lab Class – Be a Chocolate Worker

Chocolate Lab Class – Build a Bar

Chocolate Lab

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 tickets are available at the admissions desk on the day of the class on a first-come, first-served basis and space is … Continue reading Chocolate Lab Class – Build a Bar

Preschool Story Time – Rainforest Fun

This fall preschoolers can explore museum objects and 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 classrooms.  Participants … Continue reading Preschool Story Time – Rainforest Fun

Chocolate Lab Class – Be a Chocolate Worker

Chocolate Lab

Learn how Hershey’s Chocolate factory workers did their jobs in the early 1900s. You’ll make a unique chocolate creation to take home and hear about the miraculous chocolate-making process from rainforest to factory. Chocolate Lab tickets are available at the admissions desk on the day of the class on a first-come, first-served basis and space … Continue reading Chocolate Lab Class – Be a Chocolate Worker

Chocolate Lab Class – Build a Bar

Chocolate Lab

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 tickets are available at the admissions desk on the day of the class on a first-come, first-served basis and space is … Continue reading Chocolate Lab Class – Build a Bar

Personal Archiving: Pros and Cons of Scanning Your Archive

The Hershey Story 63 West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, United States

Digital copies of family photographs and documents play an important role in protecting fragile originals and encourage sharing among family members.  However, digitization is not preservation and the newly created digital resource must also be managed and preserved.  Tammy Hamilton, Hershey Community Archives’ archivist, will discuss issues to consider prior to scanning your personal collections.  … Continue reading Personal Archiving: Pros and Cons of Scanning Your Archive

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