The Hershey Story

The Hershey Story is a history museum in Derry Township that documents the chocolate factory and the community project Milton S. Hershey created. The exhibition displays personal items, documents, photographs, and recordings from residents that show how the region grew and changed over time.

The museum was founded to preserve the story of the Hershey community, which began in the early 1900s as an innovative experiment in business and town planning. The project showed how a factory and a town could grow together and permanently changed how the region developed.

The museum shows how Milton S. Hershey connected his chocolate factory vision with building an entire town where workers and their families could thrive. This idea shaped community life in the region and made the place an example of business that cared about people.

Visitors can explore the exhibits on their own or join guided tours to learn more about the objects and history. The best time to visit is on weekends, when more staff is present and tours run regularly throughout the day.

The museum also preserves a World War II collection that includes personal items from Dick Winters, the commander of the famous military unit Band of Brothers. These artifacts give visitors a direct connection to war history that many people know from documentaries and films.

Location: Derry Township

Operator: Hershey Company

Address: 63 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Phone: +17175348939

Website: https://hersheystory.org

GPS coordinates: 40.28530,-76.65215

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00