It’s a delightful town to visit. The story behind Hershey is quite amazing. Milton S. Hershey was born on a farm in 1857. Because of frequent family moves he only completed the fourth grade.
What impressed me the most about Milton Hershey (besides his candy!) is that he was a man who cared. He cared about his employees and his community. With his success he felt a great sense of moral responsibility and benevolence. He wanted to give back so he built a model town for his employees that included comfortable homes, an inexpensive public transportation system, a quality public school system and extensive recreational and cultural opportunities.
Milton Hershey’s business success allowed him to practice an extensive philanthropy. In 1909, unable to have children of their own, he and his wife Catherine established a school for orphan boys that today is known as the Milton S. Hershey School. After Catherine’s premature death in 1918, Milton Hershey endowed the school with his entire fortune of Hershey Chocolate Company stock.
Milton Hershey School nurtures more than 1,100 financially needy boys and girls in grades K-12.
The above photo is one of the main streets with the famous Hershey Kiss street lights.
Alice Audrey says
Great take on Candy. I feel so educated now.
Mine is here: http://aliceaudrey.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/jack-knows-better/
Sarge Charlie says
excellent post we lived near Baltimore for many years and never went to Hershey, sorry about that.
Beverly says
We’ve been to Hershey, too, and it is incredibly charming. I love the gardens.
Shauna says
The street lights were my favorite part of this town! Fun memory!
Heart of Rachel says
Great photos. I wish I could visit that place someday.
Kari & Kijsa says
What a fun town to visit!! great photos!!
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Kari & Kijsa says
What a fun town to visit!! great photos!!
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blessings,
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Kari & Kijsa says
What a fun town to visit!! great photos!!
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blessings,
kari & kijsa
Kari & Kijsa says
What a fun town to visit!! great photos!!
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blessings,
kari & kijsa
Kari & Kijsa says
What a fun town to visit!! great photos!!
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Kari & Kijsa says
What a fun town to visit!! great photos!!
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Kari & Kijsa says
What a fun town to visit!! great photos!!
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blessings,
kari & kijsa
Kari & Kijsa says
What a fun town to visit!! great photos!!
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kailani says
Do you get unlimited free samples? Yum!
Spice says
I went to college out by Hershey but never got there. Just looking at those pics is making my mouth water and I’m now craving chocolate!
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dakotablueeyes says
we so wanna go there