Update on Covid-19 and HDTHS Operations
In consideration of the most recent developments regarding COVID-19, we regret to inform our vendors, participants, and guests that Artfest is cancelled for the 2020 season. Our duty and vigilance to provide a safe environment for our visitors, staff, and volunteers, as well as our commitment to public safety in our community, mandates this decision.
Updates regarding Artfest 2021 will be posted on this site, as well as sent to directly to all of our registered vendors. Vendors will receive information directly regarding refunds for space fees. Please note, the Historical Society will remain closed indefinitely to the public for all services and contact will be limited to email communication due to restricted operations during this time period.
We wish to thank our Artfest vendors, Historical Society members, and guests for their understanding and support – we will miss you! We look forward to our next season with even more opportunities to celebrate art, music, and our community.
Best wishes to stay safe and healthy.
Nikki Soliday, Executive Director
Raymond Cameron, Board President
Just in time for Christmas!
The long-awaited release of our 2018 film B'ars to Bears: Hershey's Hockey Dynasty, will be available on DVD starting on December 19th. This is one stocking stuffer you want to get for your favorite hockey fan! Please help us spread the word to friends and family who love Hershey, the Bears, and who attended our Gala and film premier last year.
The film will be available digitally on Amazon Prime Video Direct beginning January 15th, 2020.
Pick up a copy in our gift shop or pre-purchase NOW with the PayPal BUY NOW button below.
All DVDs purchased online will be mailed beginning on December 19th. Cost is $20. +tax and shipping. Please note that we cannot guarantee delivery by Christmas.
Save the Date! Hershey ArtFest 2020
The Hershey Historical Society is pleased to announce Hershey Artfest will return on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at the Cocoa Beanery and Englewood Barn complex in Hershey, PA.
Mark your calendar to participate and help us celebrate fine art, artisans, music and food on Mother's Day Weekend, nestled among the green spaces of the kid and pet-friendly Cocoa Beanery and the new entertainment venue, Englewood Barn.
This is the same event you and fellow vendors have grown to love, kicking off the spring art festival season!
Applications for artists and vendors are available at hersheyartfest.org.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (717) 520-0748 or email us at info@hersheyartfest.com.
We look forward to hosting you again in 2020.
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.
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.