Members, We Want YOU to Be Part of the Story!
As a Hershey Story member, you’re invited to special member-only events!
Kindly note that Member-Only Events are for current members only, and only for members covered under the membership.
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Member-Only Events for 2023
Friends & Family Days
Members, host your family and friends at The Hershey Story! Everyone can enjoy free admission to the Museum Experience and half-off at Tastings! (Up to four guests per membership; Tastings hours are limited and based on availability.)
- Monday, February 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (President’s Day)
- Sunday, June 25, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday, October 7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday, December 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Member Only Historic Tours
Kindly note that Member-Only Events are for current members only, and only for members covered under the membership.
Self-Guided Tour of High Point Mansion, Home of Milton & Catherine Hershey Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. – Noon Located at 100 East Mansion Road, Hershey
Experience its historic grandeur, from the graceful rounded entry hall to the octagonal breakfast room. Admire many original furnishings and hear stories of how Mr. and Mrs. Hershey lived and entertained in their gracious home. Read about the history of High Point Mansion here. Reservations are NOT required for this event; simply show your membership card upon arrival. Strollers not allowed.
Historic Walking Tour of Hershey Gardens Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Take a one-hour tour of the historic Rose Garden and learn about Mr. Hershey’s request to create a “nice garden of roses,” which quickly expanded to its current 23 acres. Learn more about Hershey Gardens here. Reservations are required for this event, beginning May 24. Limited availability. Please show your membership card upon arrival.
Backstage-to-Balcony Spotlight Tour of Hershey Theatre Saturday, September 23 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Experience a 90-minute walking tour that takes you behind the scenes of this historic masterpiece. Hershey Theatre was designed in 1915, but the arrival of World War I delayed the project until 1929. The Theatre finally opened its doors in 1933, complete with all the opulence of early 20th century theaters. Learn more about Hershey Theatre here. Reservations are required for this event, beginning on August 23. Limited availability. Please show your membership card upon arrival. Note: Due to the historic nature of the building, some areas of the tour are not wheelchair accessible.Member-Only Hands-On Educational Workshops for Families
The Hershey Story Classroom, located on the lower level
Chocolate in Colonial America Wednesday, June 28, 10 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Grab the kids or grandkids as you step back in time to learn about the chocolate eaten by colonists in the 1700s. Try your hand at grinding cocoa beans, look at original recipes and participate in other hands-on activities while discovering the important role chocolate played in the founding of America. Make your own colonial-inspired chocolate medallions that can be eaten or made into a special drink! Then enjoy a scavenger hunt through the Museum Experience. Reservations are required for this event, beginning on May 31. Limited availability. Please show your membership card upon arrival.
