The Ice is Back!
If you haven't heard, ice is back in Hersheypark Arena and it's time sharpen your blades and come to the historic venue for a fun night of community skating!
Join us on Friday, January 25, 2019,
for our 9th ANNUAL ICE SKATING PARTY,
and whether you come out to skate or just to shake off the winter blues, enjoy special opportunities offered only to our guests on this evening.
The event will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
2018 Pinehurst Campaign
We spend a lot of time talking about the past... And now we want to talk about the future.
Historical Society Collections Now Accessible Online
Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society is pleased to announce that many items in our collections are now accessible online! To effectively share our collection with the public, the Society has launching an online collections website using a program called PastPerfect Online. This program is an online version of the database that is used in-house to organize collections. Hundreds of catalogue records and images can now be searched and viewed on this new website.
Read more: Historical Society Collections Now Accessible Online
Heritage Giving Program
Consider making a contribution with a long-term benefit to the Historical Society, ensuring that the wonderful stories of Hershey are preserved.
Take a Trip with Us!
A 2018 International Destination!
ITALIA October 1 - 14 
Hosted by HDTHS Board Member Vicki Caloiero!
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Volunteers Needed!
Our orgainization is dependant on the help of our volunteers for our routine operations. We are currently in need of assistance with various tasks. If you are interested please send an email to info@hersheyhistory.org. Thank you.
Be A Member
Thanks to your membership support, we provide superior research opportunities and open community access to Derry Township history from 1729 until today. Discover what is unique about our community! Connect to your roots through our genealogical records and library, take an exclusive tour of a local historic site or learn more about your historic home.
Hours & Admission
Hours of Operation
Normal hours Monday, Wednesday, & Friday are 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday: We are only open the first and third Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
There are extended holiday hours during November and December. We are open Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and on Sat. until 4:30pm.
Museum Admission
HDTHS MEMBERS Free
ADULT $4.00
CHILDREN Age 4-12 $2.00
CHILDREN Age 3 and Younger Free
FAMILY - DISCOVERY ROOM ONLY $5.00
General admission includes access to Discovery Room
Click here for directions.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Hershey - Derry Township Historical Society is dedicated to preserve, promote, and interpret the history of Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
