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Chocolate Lab classes starting at 2:00 p.m.
2019-05-02 13:30 - 16:00, 2019-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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.
S’mores Galore
Have some summer fun as you make your own, sweet variation on S’mores (without the fire, of course). Learn the origins of this campfire confection and some Hershey’s trivia. You’ll also learn about chocolate from tree to graham cracker.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini marshmallows, crushed graham crackers.
3:15 to 4:00 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 11:30 a.m.
2019-05-03 11:00 - 15:15, 2019-05-04 11:00 - 15:15, 2019-05-05 11:00 - 15:15, 2019-05-06 11:00 - 15:15, 2019-05-07 11:00 - 15:15, 2019-05-08 11:00 - 15:15, 2019-05-09 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.
2019-05-03 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-04 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-05 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-06 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-07 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-08 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-09 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.
2019-05-03 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-06 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-07 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-08 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-09 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!

Tastings: Chocolates from around the world Open Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2019-05-04 10:00 - 16:30, 2019-05-05 10:00 - 16:30

Chocolate Lab classes starting at 11:45 a.m.
2019-05-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-05-05 11:45 - 16:00
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.
Ingredients: melted milk and white chocolate, dark chocolate chips.
1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
S’mores Galore
Have some summer fun as you make your own, sweet variation on S’mores (without the fire, of course). Learn the origins of this campfire confection and some Hershey’s trivia. You’ll also learn about chocolate from tree to graham cracker.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini marshmallows, crushed graham crackers.
3:15 to 4:00 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 1:30 p.m.
2019-05-06 13:30 - 16:00, 2019-05-07 13:30 - 16:00, 2019-05-08 13:30 - 16:00
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.
1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
S’mores Galore
Have some summer fun as you make your own, sweet variation on S’mores (without the fire, of course). Learn the origins of this campfire confection and some Hershey’s trivia. You’ll also learn about chocolate from tree to graham cracker.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini marshmallows, crushed graham crackers.
3:15 to 4:00 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

Creating an Inclusive Community for Individuals with Autism
2019-05-08 17:30 - 19:30
Registration is required for this event. 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 May installment will feature a panel that will present on the topic of Creating an Inclusive Community for Individuals with Autism.
Panel members include a working adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder, a parent of a child with ASD, and a professor of special education with a Ph.D. in school psychology:
Nathaniel Reed Geyer was diagnosed as a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. He currently has ten years experience in public health research in the areas of cancer, obesity, HIV, epilepsy, public health workforce, and Vitamin D ancestry. He has advanced knowledge of statistical, software, and analyses procedures; holds a Doctor of Public Health, a Masters in epidemiology, and a Bachelors in Biology with a concentration in ecology. He is an experienced scholar practitioner with a broad background in bio-statistics, epidemiology, and geographical information systems (GIS). He has submitted abstracts to conferences and in the process of publishing key manuscripts in the literature, especially in the areas of HIV epidemiology, obesity, cancer, and epilepsy.
Sherry Christian, anchor at CBS 21, and parent of a daughter with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sherry joined CBS 21 in July of 2002. Before her employment with CBS 21, Sherry held positions in Detroit, Baltimore, Florence, South Carolina and Tallahassee, Florida. Sherry says she was primed for a career in television news by her father’s military career. Growing up she lived in many different cities including Manila, Philippines. During her career in television broadcasting, Sherry has earned numerous awards including an Emmy for Outstanding Local Newscast for CBS 21 News This Morning. She has served on the boards of many civic organizations including being a past president and board member for the Greater Harrisburg Area Autism Society. Sherry spends much of her time raising awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder with one of her 3 daughters being diagnosed with the disorder. Sherry and her husband Jeremy live in the Harrisburg area with their daughters.
Dr. Nancy Patrick is a Professor of Special Education and the Director of the Graduate Program in Education at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where she has responsibility for creating the graduate education programs and has taught classes in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Assessment, and Instructional Strategies for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr Patrick has held prior positions in special education, including Autism Consultant and School Psychologist at Central Dauphin School District.
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 for this event. Please register here.

No Public Chocolate Lab Classes Today
2019-05-09 09:00 - 17:00
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.
NO PUBLIC CLASSES TODAY
