ONLINE VACATION
HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
12/03/13
Hi Everyone. The trip today will be a fun one. We are going to
Hershey, Pennsylvania. Yep, right to the place where chocolate is made.
Hershey is a census-designated place in Derry Township, Dauphin County
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Hershey has no legal status as
an incorporated municipality and all municipal services are provided
by Derry Township. The population was 14,257 at the 2010 census.
In 1903, Milton S. Hershey began construction of a chocolate plant in
his hometown, Derry Church, Pennsylvania, which later came to be known
as Hershey, Pennsylvania. The town was an inexpensive place for the
workers and their families to live. Milton treated the people well and
provided leisure activities to make sure the citizens enjoyed
themselves. The milk chocolate bars manufactured at this plant proved
successful, and the company grew rapidly.
Milton built a milk-processing plant in the year 1896, so he could
create and refine a recipe for milk chocolate candies. In 1899, three
years later, he developed the Hershey process which is less sensitive
to milk quality than traditional methods.
In 1907, Hershey introduced a new candy, small flat-bottomed
conical-shaped pieces of chocolate that he named "Hershey's Kiss".
Initially they were individually wrapped by hand in squares of foil,
and the introduction of machine wrapping in 1921 simplified the
process while adding the small paper ribbon to the top of the package
to indicate that it was a genuine Hershey product. Now, 80 million of
the candies are produced each day. Other products introduced included
Mr. Goodbar, containing peanuts in chocolate, in 1925; Hershey's Syrup
in 1926; semi-sweet dark chocolate chips in 1928; and the Krackel bar
containing crisped rice in 1938.
Harry Burnett Reese worked at Hershey, beginning in 1917, as a dairyman
for the Hershey Farms. In 1921 he went to work in the factory. By
1925, he had developed an assortment of candies which he was able to
sell to department stores in Lancaster, PA, advertised as "made in
Hershey." In 1926 he built his own factory and then in 1941 with the
wartime rationing of sugar, Reese focused all of his production
resources on his own confectionery masterpiece, the peanut butter cup,
which required less sugar than most other confections of the time. In
1956, Reese died, leaving the company to his six sons. In June 1963,
Hershey Chocolate Corporation acquired Reese's company.
Unable to have children of his own, Milton S. Hershey founded the Milton
Hershey School in 1909 for orphans. In 1918, Milton S. Hershey and his
wife, Catherine Hershey, donated all of their considerable wealth, of
around 60 million dollars, to the boarding school upon Catherine.
Hershey's death. The Hershey Trust Company is now the largest
shareholder and beneficiary to the School. Before his death, Milton
Hershey ensured the school would live on by donating 30% of all future
Hershey profits to the school. Due to this generous donation by
America's largest chocolate company, MHS now has over 7 billion
dollars in assets, making it one of the richest schools in the world.
Today, the Milton Hershey School provides free education, health care,
counseling and a friendly home to 2000 orphans in financial need. The
school also provides "House Parents", which are hired couples, paid to
take care of and nurture the students. Additionally, the school is
located in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Hershey is a "city" created by Milton Hershey himself. The city offers
security, a church, a post office and other services for the students.
Many of its designs resemble Hershey chocolate products, such as the
Hershey Kisses light posts. Most notably perhaps is the fact that Mr.
Milton Hershey prohibited The Hershey Company from using the School as
an advertisement or marketing strategy. The school's primary goal is
to provide young orphans with the skills necessary to support
themselves and their families in the future.
Hershey's has also acquired many other companies. Some other candies
they make are Kit-Kat, Rollo, Twizzlers, and some Cadbury products.
Hershey is popularly called "Chocolatetown, USA". It is also referred
to as "The Sweetest Place on Earth".
Now that we know a lot about the history of Hershey, Pennsylvania,
let's go have some fun. You can eat as much chocolate as you want,
but please don't make yourself sick.
Named after the chocolate plant that was created in the area and gave
the city a huge economic boost, Hershey is all about the candy. The
biggest attraction by far is the amusement park called Hershey Park,
followed closely by family entertainments like Zooamerica and the
Hershey Gardens. Keep in the chocolate mood by staying at The Hotel
Hershey and grabbing a hot drink in The Cocoa Beanery.
Start your visit at Hershey’s Chocolate World. Enjoy chocolate FUN
for everyone including a FREE Chocolate Tour ride complete with a
free sample! To find out about the history of Hershey, go to The
Chocolate Story located in the heart of Chocolate Town, U.S.A. This
world-class museum guides visitors on an inspirational journey through
Milton S. Hershey's lifetime and beyond.
For more fun, enjoy over 65 rides including 11 thrilling coasters,
live entertainment, 20 kiddie rides, and the Boardwalk At Hersheypark
(open Memorial through Labor Day). Then, take a visit to ZooAmerica,
located next to Hersheypark and included in your one-price Park
admission. ZooAmerica is an 11-acre walk-through zoo with over
200 animals.
Hershey Gardens is another fun place to visit. It offers 23 acres of
year-round splendor featuring beautiful flowers, theme gardens, and
our popular outdoor Butterfly House.
I hope you enjoy this entertaining trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania.
It really is a spectacular place to be.
~Marsha~
HERE IS A GREAT PAGE WITH A VIDEO TOUR TO SEE THE PROCESS
OF MAKING CHOCOLATE. CLICK ON THE ARROW OF THE FIRST PICTURE,
THEN FOLLOW SUIT WITH THE REST OF THE PICTURES. I FOUND IT
VERY EDUCATIONAL.
HERE IS ANOTHER VIDEO OF THE ACTUAL TOUR A VISITOR
WOULD TAKE THROUGH CHOCOLATE WORLD.
I WENT ON THIS RIDE IN 1974.
Hi Everyone. The trip today will be a fun one. We are going to
Hershey, Pennsylvania. Yep, right to the place where chocolate is made.
Hershey is a census-designated place in Derry Township, Dauphin County
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Hershey has no legal status as
an incorporated municipality and all municipal services are provided
by Derry Township. The population was 14,257 at the 2010 census.
In 1903, Milton S. Hershey began construction of a chocolate plant in
his hometown, Derry Church, Pennsylvania, which later came to be known
as Hershey, Pennsylvania. The town was an inexpensive place for the
workers and their families to live. Milton treated the people well and
provided leisure activities to make sure the citizens enjoyed
themselves. The milk chocolate bars manufactured at this plant proved
successful, and the company grew rapidly.
Milton built a milk-processing plant in the year 1896, so he could
create and refine a recipe for milk chocolate candies. In 1899, three
years later, he developed the Hershey process which is less sensitive
to milk quality than traditional methods.
In 1907, Hershey introduced a new candy, small flat-bottomed
conical-shaped pieces of chocolate that he named "Hershey's Kiss".
Initially they were individually wrapped by hand in squares of foil,
and the introduction of machine wrapping in 1921 simplified the
process while adding the small paper ribbon to the top of the package
to indicate that it was a genuine Hershey product. Now, 80 million of
the candies are produced each day. Other products introduced included
Mr. Goodbar, containing peanuts in chocolate, in 1925; Hershey's Syrup
in 1926; semi-sweet dark chocolate chips in 1928; and the Krackel bar
containing crisped rice in 1938.
Harry Burnett Reese worked at Hershey, beginning in 1917, as a dairyman
for the Hershey Farms. In 1921 he went to work in the factory. By
1925, he had developed an assortment of candies which he was able to
sell to department stores in Lancaster, PA, advertised as "made in
Hershey." In 1926 he built his own factory and then in 1941 with the
wartime rationing of sugar, Reese focused all of his production
resources on his own confectionery masterpiece, the peanut butter cup,
which required less sugar than most other confections of the time. In
1956, Reese died, leaving the company to his six sons. In June 1963,
Hershey Chocolate Corporation acquired Reese's company.
Unable to have children of his own, Milton S. Hershey founded the Milton
Hershey School in 1909 for orphans. In 1918, Milton S. Hershey and his
wife, Catherine Hershey, donated all of their considerable wealth, of
around 60 million dollars, to the boarding school upon Catherine.
Hershey's death. The Hershey Trust Company is now the largest
shareholder and beneficiary to the School. Before his death, Milton
Hershey ensured the school would live on by donating 30% of all future
Hershey profits to the school. Due to this generous donation by
America's largest chocolate company, MHS now has over 7 billion
dollars in assets, making it one of the richest schools in the world.
Today, the Milton Hershey School provides free education, health care,
counseling and a friendly home to 2000 orphans in financial need. The
school also provides "House Parents", which are hired couples, paid to
take care of and nurture the students. Additionally, the school is
located in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Hershey is a "city" created by Milton Hershey himself. The city offers
security, a church, a post office and other services for the students.
Many of its designs resemble Hershey chocolate products, such as the
Hershey Kisses light posts. Most notably perhaps is the fact that Mr.
Milton Hershey prohibited The Hershey Company from using the School as
an advertisement or marketing strategy. The school's primary goal is
to provide young orphans with the skills necessary to support
themselves and their families in the future.
Hershey's has also acquired many other companies. Some other candies
they make are Kit-Kat, Rollo, Twizzlers, and some Cadbury products.
Hershey is popularly called "Chocolatetown, USA". It is also referred
to as "The Sweetest Place on Earth".
Now that we know a lot about the history of Hershey, Pennsylvania,
let's go have some fun. You can eat as much chocolate as you want,
but please don't make yourself sick.
Named after the chocolate plant that was created in the area and gave
the city a huge economic boost, Hershey is all about the candy. The
biggest attraction by far is the amusement park called Hershey Park,
followed closely by family entertainments like Zooamerica and the
Hershey Gardens. Keep in the chocolate mood by staying at The Hotel
Hershey and grabbing a hot drink in The Cocoa Beanery.
Start your visit at Hershey’s Chocolate World. Enjoy chocolate FUN
for everyone including a FREE Chocolate Tour ride complete with a
free sample! To find out about the history of Hershey, go to The
Chocolate Story located in the heart of Chocolate Town, U.S.A. This
world-class museum guides visitors on an inspirational journey through
Milton S. Hershey's lifetime and beyond.
For more fun, enjoy over 65 rides including 11 thrilling coasters,
live entertainment, 20 kiddie rides, and the Boardwalk At Hersheypark
(open Memorial through Labor Day). Then, take a visit to ZooAmerica,
located next to Hersheypark and included in your one-price Park
admission. ZooAmerica is an 11-acre walk-through zoo with over
200 animals.
Hershey Gardens is another fun place to visit. It offers 23 acres of
year-round splendor featuring beautiful flowers, theme gardens, and
our popular outdoor Butterfly House.
I hope you enjoy this entertaining trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania.
It really is a spectacular place to be.
~Marsha~
HERE IS A GREAT PAGE WITH A VIDEO TOUR TO SEE THE PROCESS
OF MAKING CHOCOLATE. CLICK ON THE ARROW OF THE FIRST PICTURE,
THEN FOLLOW SUIT WITH THE REST OF THE PICTURES. I FOUND IT
VERY EDUCATIONAL.
HERE IS ANOTHER VIDEO OF THE ACTUAL TOUR A VISITOR
WOULD TAKE THROUGH CHOCOLATE WORLD.
I WENT ON THIS RIDE IN 1974.
Information from Wikipedia and Hershey site
This is a MelloMarsha creation
I do not take credit for the pictures
Thanks to the respective photographers
12-02-13
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