Annual Trains
HERSHEY-DERRY TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY IS OPEN!!
Intended for train enthusiasts of all ages, the exhibit showcases multiple trains and over 25 interactive displays on a large-scale layout. The exhibit features handcrafted historic Hershey landmarks such as the Cocoa Inn, the Derry Church Schoolhouse, the Hershey train depot, and a historic Hershey trolley, and Derry Presbyterian Church Sessions House. Hands-on controls for trains and miniature amusement rides attract the youngest of engineers.
Admission: Adults $4.00; Children age 4-12 $2.00; Children age 3 & under free; HDTHS Members Free. Admission donations benefit the Historical Society library, museum and educational programs and events.
The annual holiday trains how is open beginning in November of every year, operating during regular Historical Society hours until the Friday following Thanksgiving. The train operates daily EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS after Thanksgiving through December 31st.
Note: the train will only operate until 4:00 p.m.
The display closes at 12 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Capital 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
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Volunteers Needed!
Our organization is dependent 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.
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
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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.
