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B'ars to Bears - Hershey Bears exhibit

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Witness our unique heritage come to life at the Hershey History Center. Explore exhibits chronicling the community built on chocolate, the military heroes that became world renowned, and the legendary hockey franchise that calls our town home.

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Step back in time as you learn how our community's past has shaped our lives today. Children can discover interactive displays while guests experience a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, and archives defining our local narrative.  ​

 

We invite you to be our guest - visit, explore, and discover how the Hershey History Center (HHC) is making History Happen Here.

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Welcome!

Preservation Events Sponsorship Opportunities
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Preservation Events Sponsorship opportunities

​Fall Into History

You are cordially invited to join us for the Hershey History Center’s 28th Annual celebration of Preservation in Progress. We've planned three unique events to spark the interest of every generation. This year’s Preservation events will feature our annual tour, a special evening at the History Center Museum, A Night at the Museum. our popular La Festa Italiana, and a wrap up with Trains at the Tracks - a family fun event. We’re celebrating what we do best in our own backyard: celebrating the community, and the preservation of... PLACES. PEOPLE. PIECES of history.

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Thank you to our sponsors and donors.

 

Please consider sponsoring our Preservation Events. Benefits to sponsorship include reserved tickets, passes to Trains at the Tracks, event sponsor identification, corporate link on our website and all electronic communications, and full-color, digital ad, displayed at all preservation events. (Subject to sponsorship level.)

Night at the Museum
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Night at the Museum event details

Friday, September 26| 7:00pm to 10:00pm

This event is the Hershey History Center’s Preservation Tour, and part of the 28th Annual celebration of Preservation in Progress. Join a select gathering of museum adventurers eager for an evening of the curious and the unusual. Ghost stories to thrill, characters come to life, unusual artifacts from the collections, and behind-the-scenes tours to view the rooms that hold our history. In all, be ready to experience the magic of a night at the museum. (Mature guests, only.)

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Hershey Stadium Speedway

Tuesday, October 7 | 6pm to 7pm

If you are a Racing fan, mark your calendar for October 7 and plan to attend a special talk on little known history of Racing at Hershey Stadium Speedway. Rob Ziemba, a local Racing enthusiast with a NASCAR background, will lead the discussion, speaking on the history of the Speedway, and sharing some fun clips and little known facts throughout his presentation. He will also have his personal collection of Hershey Stadium Speedway memorabilia on display at the museum.​

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Vicki Caloiero is the event host

Saturday, October 18 | 3pm/6pm

La Festa Italiana is HHC’s annual heritage festival, when we celebrate the families, businesses, and places that represent the rich history of Hershey’s Italian community. Guests can register for a cooking class with Vicki Caloiero, or just dinner, or both. We hope you will gather friends and family to celebrate this fun-filled event with us. Your support helps the museum to continue its mission to preserve local history; one which values our treasured Italian American heritage. Read about La Festa Italiana.

La Festa Italiana
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Model trains show for the family

Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2 | 10am to 4pm

All aboard!! Join us for a fall harvest themed event at the Hershey History Center's 5th Annual Trains at the Tracks! This is a family fun event of interactive model trains, and multiple and unique model train layout. There will be entertainment, a self-propelled rail car (crank train) to ride, kids' activities, rail safety education, and food trucks. Read about the participating organizers, entertainment, kids' activities, and food trucks.

Trains at the Tracks
WWII and Hershey: Continued Relevance after 80 Years
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WW2 and Hershey: Continued Relevance after 80 Years

Thursday, November 13| 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Presented by Professor Ted Herman

World War II was the defining moment of the 20th century. It was the greatest triumph and tragedy in world history, and the men and women of Hershey played their part in the event that changed the fabric of American Culture. Come learn about the service and sacrifice of those at home and abroad, through the men and women who served. Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome.

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Online Photo Archive

The Hershey History Center has a collection of approximately 30,000 historic photos. We are continuously publishing updates to the collection for online searching, viewing and purchasing. Currently, there are close to 1000 photos to view in the database with more added regularly. If you are interested in purchasing a photo from the Archive, please email: photos@hersheyhistory.org

 

Visit the Photo Archive

Photos slideshow of historic places and people in Hershey

Hover on a photo to show the Pause and Play buttons to stop the slideshow for a closer look.

EVENTS

We present events throughout the year, from our Preservation Tour,  Annual Preservation Gala, and  La Festa Italiana, to international tours, Trains at the Track, special presentations,  and Hershey Artfest, our annual celebration of artisans, fine art, and music.  Click on the link below! 

EXHIBITS

Our exhibits offer insight and perspective into our community’s history, before chocolate and beyond.  Interpretive displays tell the stories and bring to life the voices of those who shaped, built, and maintain our legacies and future.

DONATE

Your contributions help sustain our mission to preserve and promote the rich history of Derry Township and Hershey, PA.  

Consider joining as a member or giving a gift to help support our collections and programs, ensuring the future of our history!

Hershey History Center Connections
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Ride

Book your e-bike adventure with Hershey e-Tours. First stop is to tour the Hershey History Center.

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Shop

Hosted by Stay Apparel. Featuring a variety of talented artisans. FREE admission to the museum.

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Tour

Book a food and shopping tour visiting local restaurants & unique shops. Trolley goes from the museum.

Hershey E-Tours. Stay Apparel. YOKL Food Tours

OTHER MUSEUMS OF INTEREST

our mission:

interpret

PRESERVE

PROMOTE

the history of Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

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Programs and services provided in part by funding through the PA Historical & Museum Commission

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ADMISSION

Members                                    Free

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Adults                                          $5.00

Children (ages 4-17)              $2.00

Children Ages 3 + younger     Free

Family                                         $10.00

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