Elk are among the most vocal members of the deer family. Cows bark alarm signals, calves bleat and squeal, and bulls bugle. Bugling marks the beginning of the fall rutting or breeding season, and advertises the bull's fitness to cows and rival . . . — — Map (db m259310) HM
Milton S. Hershey purchased this American elk statue personally in May of 1913 for Hersheypark. Constructed from white metal, this elk was bought from the J.L. Mott Iron Works of New York for the amount of $265.00
The elk was a part of the . . . — — Map (db m259278) HM
American martens are small and agile members of the weasel family. With their sharp claws, they easily climb trees and jump from branch to branch. Strong scent glands are used to mark trails through the treetops and territories on land. Martens . . . — — Map (db m259290) HM
American martens are small and agile members of the weasel family. With their sharp claws, they easily climb trees and jump from branch to branch. Strong scent glands are used to mark trails through the treetops and territories on land. Martens . . . — — Map (db m259321) HM
When first established in 1967, the Department of Behavioral Science was only the second of its kind at an American college of medicine. This multi-disciplinary, basic science department studies & teaches the principles of human behavior. Faculty . . . — — Map (db m282595) HM
Forming vast forests throughout the Northlands, there are more than 40 species of birch. They are fast-growing, short-lived, and the first trees to recolonize disturbed land. Birch bark is water-resistant and was historically used to make canoes, . . . — — Map (db m259319) HM
The Boy with the Leaking Boot statue was purchased by Milton Hershey in 1913 for his High Point home. It was then relocated to Hershey Park and later, the Hershey Zoo Reptile House. It was moved to its current location, the Hershey Rose Garden, in . . . — — Map (db m180395) HM
Unlike most owls, a burrowing owl is active both day and night. This small long-legged owl uses abandoned burrows of prairie dogs, tortoises, and ground squirrels for shelter. These tunnels provide protection from weather and predators, and for . . . — — Map (db m259293) HM
A Canada lynx is a medium-sized cat that is well-adapted for life in the northern forests. Compared to the more common bobcat, a lynx is larger and has long black ear tufts, a black-tipped tail, and a flared facial ruff. With long legs and huge . . . — — Map (db m259322) HM
A Canada lynx is a medium-sized cat that is well-adapted for life in the northern forests. Compared to the more common bobcat, a lynx is larger and has long black ear tufts, a black-tipped tail, and a flared facial ruff. With long legs and huge . . . — — Map (db m259323) HM
Before Milton Hershey achieved success with his first confectionery company, the Lancaster Caramel Company, he started out by selling his caramels door to door using a wooden pushcart similar to the one on display. The paintings on the cart . . . — — Map (db m180402) HM
This is an original pony used in Hershey Park on a children's ride during the 1950s. Please help us keep the pony safe by enjoying it from the pathway. Gift of Neil, Barbara and Lauren Fasnacht. — — Map (db m282614) HM
Named in honor of Catherine Hershey, the school above Hersheypark originally constructed as a junior-senior high school. It underwent a number of renovations to meet the growing needs of Milton Hershey School. In 2007, Catherine Hall became . . . — — Map (db m259245) HM
Milton S. Hershey acquired land in Cuba to help ensure a steady supply of sugar for his chocolate. His Cuban holdings amounted to 60,000 acres, including 5 raw sugar mills, an electric railroad with 251 miles of track, and a model town for his . . . — — Map (db m259267) HM
These three ceramic plaques once adorned the exterior of the former State Hospital for Crippled Children in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. That hospital, built in 1930, was the predecessor of the former Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults . . . — — Map (db m282608) HM
In the 1980s College of Medicine researchers led by John Kreider and Mary K. Howett and funded by the Jake Gittlen Cancer Research Foundation perfected a technique for propagating the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). The primary cause of cervical cancer. . . . — — Map (db m282605) HM
Hershey's main streets were named Chocolate Avenue and Cocoa Avenue in coordination with construction of the Hershey Chocolate Factory. The four corners created by their intersection formed the town center. Chocolate Avenue is known for its iconic . . . — — Map (db m259257) HM
Hershey's Chocolate Workers Local 1 (CIO) responded to a labor-management impasse on April 2, 1937 by initiating the first sit-down strike in Pennsylvania and in the confectionery industry. The strike was ended by strike-breaking violence and . . . — — Map (db m7135) HM
American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) recognizes Comet at Hersheypark as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance.
Comet was built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC) and . . . — — Map (db m259324) HM
Harold H. Ashenfelder, HIS '40 Bruce F. Anello, MHS '65 Gerald F. Ayres, MHS '57 Jack R. Bennett, HIS '42 Mark E. Blizzard, HIS '48 Warren M. Bolden, HIS '40 Robert E. Booth, HIS '39 James F. Brooks, HIS '34 Chester Craven, Jr., MHS . . . — — Map (db m296409) WM
Founded in 1729; the first pastor, William Bertram, installed in 1732 by Donegal Presbytery. Its grove was patented to it by the sons of William Penn in 1741. The churchyard is the oldest pioneer graveyard in this region. — — Map (db m122385) HM
Born in Derry Township, Milton S. Hershey (1857 - 1945) attended this one-room schoolhouse during the winter of 1863-1864. Built in 1844, this was the first of seven schools he attended before apprenticing to a Lancaster, PA. candy maker at age 14. . . . — — Map (db m7139) HM
Oldest pioneer graveyard in Dauphin County. Here, near Pastors William Bertram and John Roan, lie heroes of the French and Indian Wars and the Revolution; and Colonel John Rodgers, a signer of the Hanover Resolves in 1774. — — Map (db m7157) HM
The nation's first department of family medicine was established at Penn State's College of Medicine in 1967. In 1970, an application was filed for a family practice residency program. Among the first ever at a college of medicine. The department . . . — — Map (db m282604) HM
The Famous Carroussel
at
Hersheypark
was built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company
in 1919 for Liberty Heights Park in Baltimore, Maryland. From 1929 to 1944 PTC operated its carrousel at Enna Jettick Park in Augurn, New York. In 1944 . . . — — Map (db m259275) HM
The H.B. Reese Candy Company was founded by a former Hershey Chocolate Company employee. By the mid-1930s, peanut butter cups took off as its most popular product. Each package carried the tagline, "Made in Chocolate Town, So They Must Be Good." The . . . — — Map (db m315781) HM
A tribute to Milton and Catherine Hershey and all of the individuals who helped lay the foundation for Milton Hershey School. Visitors to Founders Hall are left with a lasting impression of how the Hersheys' generosity continues to provide for . . . — — Map (db m259264) HM
George T. Harrell Jr., M.D., the founding dean of Penn State's College of Medicine from 1964 to 1972, earned the unique distinction of being the only person to preside over the establishment of two major academic centers. He previously served as . . . — — Map (db m282601) HM
Dedicated to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence and its long-serving Executive Director Susan Kelly-Dreiss, at whose kitchen table, overlooking Hershey Gardens, a small group of women came together in 1976 to create the nation's . . . — — Map (db m180400) HM
Gray wolves are social animals and live together in tightly organized packs. packs are typically family groups, and consist of a dominant breeding pair, their pups, and young adults from previous litter. This pair directs the pack's traveling, . . . — — Map (db m259314) HM
Gray wolves are social animals and live together in tightly organized packs. packs are typically family groups, and consist of a dominant breeding pair, their pups, and young adults from previous litter. This pair directs the pack's traveling, . . . — — Map (db m259316) HM
In 1936, Milton Hershey asked his horticulturalist, Harry Erdman, to design "a nice garden of roses." The Hershey Rose Garden opened in 1937. By 1942, Erdman expanded the 3ฝ-acre rose garden into a 23-acre botanical garden. — — Map (db m180416) HM
Developed by faculty in the Colleges of Medicine and Engineering in 1976 to prolong the lives of cardiovascular patients. It pioneered applications of fluid mechanics and was the first surgically implantable, seam-free, pulsatile blood pump to . . . — — Map (db m282603) HM
Model industrial town and noted tourism destination established in 1903 and named for its founder, Milton S. Hershey (1857 - 1945). Hershey's companies developed housing, recreation, education, and cultural facilities, financial institutions, public . . . — — Map (db m7134) HM
An architectural gem in the heart of Hershey, the Hershey Community Center was home to the town's educational and educational functions. Inside, the beautiful Hershey Theatre was the star attraction where grand performances and artistic . . . — — Map (db m259260) HM
The first floor of Milton S. Hershey's High Point home served as the original clubhouse, and the golf courses were designed by world-renowned architects. Noted PGA legends, Henry Picard and Ben Hogan, served as head golf professionals. . . . — — Map (db m259256) HM
Set on a hill overlooking Hershey, this botanical garden was created at Milton S. Hershey's request to create "a nice garden of roses." Now a dazzling 23 acres, it features colorful theme gardens and a stately collection of specimen trees. The . . . — — Map (db m259248) HM
Hershey Lodge originally opened as Hershey Motor Lodge. The demand for overnight accommodations rapidly increased and in response, the family resort expanded to add rooms, restaurants, recreation, and convention space. the deluxe . . . — — Map (db m259270) HM
Milton S. Hershey strongly believed that opportunities for recreation would be critical to the success of his model town. He set aside 150 acres of land for a park that would serve as leisure grounds for the community. Hersheypark has grown . . . — — Map (db m259255) HM
The Stadium was one of Hershey's major tourist attractions, known for hosting thrilling automobile races, concerts, and high-profile events like the Philadelphia Eagles training camp and President Eisenhower's birthday party. . . . — — Map (db m259250) HM
Located in downtown Hershey under the iconic Hershey's Kisses street lights, The Hershey Story stakes visitors on an inspirational journey through Milton S. Hershey's lifetime and beyond, a tale spanning more than 150 years of trials and . . . — — Map (db m259262) HM
A product of the Crown Metal Products Co., is an attempt to depict a railroad of the era of the 1860's and 1870's in the West. Indian villages were common sites along the route of the "ribbon of steel" which invaded the natives hunting grounds. Near . . . — — Map (db m259325) HM
Opened to provide visitors with Hershey's-themed confectionery experiences. Hershey's Chocolate World attraction features a free tour ride that offers a "behind-the-scenes look" at how Hershey's famous milk chocolate is made. . . . — — Map (db m259243) HM
The home of Milton and Catherine Hershey was named to reflect its location on a hill above the chocolate factory. During their lifetime, the Hersheys often invited the community to enjoy High Point's remarkable gardens. The historic building has . . . — — Map (db m259251) HM
This pergola looks like one located at Milton and Kitty Hershey's home, High Point. Every year, the Hersheys invited students from Hershey Industrial School (Milton Hershey School today) for breakfast. — — Map (db m282617) HM
Milton S. Hershey was born here on September 13, 1857. The house was built by his great-grandfather, Isaac Hershey, in 1826. Milton S. Hershey purchased The Homestead in 1897 and lived there with his wife Catherine from 1905 to 1908. The building . . . — — Map (db m7138) HM
The birthplace of Milton S. Hershey on September 13, 1857, and where he would perfect his famous milk chocolate formula. In 1910, The Homestead also served as the first school building and residence for the boys of the Hershey Industrial School, now . . . — — Map (db m259263) HM
To stimulate the local economy during the Great Depression, Milton S. Hershey commissioned a magnificent hotel inspired by his Mediterranean travels. The project employed more than 800 workers. The Hotel Hershey is now known as one of the . . . — — Map (db m259246) HM
Penn State pioneered a new idea in medical education by establishing the first humanities department in a college of medicine. The program, begun at Pennsylvania's newest college of medicine in 1967, initiated the concept of a humanities curriculum . . . — — Map (db m282596) HM
Catherine Hershey loved cannas and the gardens at High Point included many examples. On the occasion of Fanny Hersheys 80th birthday in 1915, Milton prepared a surprise birthday party for his mother at High Point. The event was big news in the . . . — — Map (db m84227) HM
Though the Milton Hershey School campus is graced by a number of magnificent trees, one of the oldest and most meaningful to generations of HIS/MHS students might be this Chinese chestnut. Known informally as the “climbing tree) for . . . — — Map (db m84238) HM
Milton S. Hershey's third confectionery venture and first taste of success. Hershey's top-of-the-line caramels were manufactured under the Crystal A trademark. The company employed 1,400 workers across 4 factories. In spring 1900, Mr. Hershey . . . — — Map (db m259266) HM
In the early 1960's, the Hershey Trust sought to perpetuate the philanthropy of chocolate baron Milton S. Hershey. Samuel Hinkle, chair of the Trust & a Penn State Trustee, approached University President Eric Walker about the possibility of . . . — — Map (db m282607) HM
This is a special Cryptomeria japonica 'Dense Jade' tree. It began life as an aberration of nature in a New Jersey nursery. In the early 1960s, a tree variety known as Cryptomeria japonica 'Lobbii' grew a "witches' broom," which . . . — — Map (db m216954) HM
Milton and Catherine Hershey founded the school with profits from the chocolate company. Since then, the lives of thousands of children in need have been transformed through a cost-free education and structured home life.
Learn more at . . . — — Map (db m259265) HM
Records indicate that Isaac Hershey, great-grandfather of Milton Hershey, purchased the Kinderhaus property circa 1800. The building is the oldest structure on the Milton Hershey School campus and one of the oldest homes in Derry Township.
In . . . — — Map (db m84236) HM
Entrepreneur and philanthropist born here September 13, 1857. Founded Lancaster Caramel Company in 1886 and Hershey Chocolate Company in 1894; introduced milk chocolate in 1900. Developed Hershey as a model town and home of the world's largest . . . — — Map (db m7137) HM
Milton S. Hershey founded the world famous Hershey's Chocolate Company in 1903 and built a town around it for his employees, complete with homes, schools, and cultural and recreational opportunities.
In 1907, Milton S. Hershey founded . . . — — Map (db m95209) HM
Milton S. Hershey founded the world famous Hershey's Chocolate Company in 1903 and built a town around it for his employees, complete with homes, schools, and cultural and recreational opportunities.
In 1907, Milton S. Hershey founded . . . — — Map (db m259276) HM
His deeds are his monument
His life our inspiration
On September 13, 1995, The United States Postal Service issued a stamp honoring Milton S. Hershey. The first day of issue ceremony was held in the Hersheypark Arena followed by a day long . . . — — Map (db m282612) HM
With a $50 million gift from The M. S. Hershey Foundation, The Pennsylvania State University established a teaching hospital, research center, and medical school in Hershey. The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, now part of Penn State Health, . . . — — Map (db m259268) HM
The area below you has been prepared as a meadow of milkweed and other wildflowers to attract monarch butterflies. Monarchs have been declining drastically due to various factors, including habitat loss and damage to their wintering grounds in . . . — — Map (db m259296) HM
In 1940, the American Rose Society honored Milton Hershey by naming a rose after him. Over the years, the number of these rose bushes has steadily declined to only a few remaining at the Gardens.
This year, to commemorate Hershey Gardens 75th . . . — — Map (db m106344) HM
Milton S. Hershey made his first fortune with caramels, but he made lasting history with the decision to build a chocolate factory and town in what is known today as Hershey, Pennsylvania. It was here that Mr. Hershey transformed America's . . . — — Map (db m259252) HM
Planted 1908 at High Point home of Mr. & Mrs. M.S. Hershey. Now Hershey Country Club. Transplanted 1942 to current location in original form and plants. — — Map (db m216243) HM
Originally constructed as the Hershey Park Golf Course Clubhouse, this historic building has long served the Hershey community. In 1970, Hershey Estates, now Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, coined the name Parkview Manor and renovated the . . . — — Map (db m259271) HM
ZooAmericaฎ has been placing barn owl nest boxes in a number of local barns, including many on Milton Hershey School property. Students have been involved in placing and monitoring these boxes. Some of the nest . . . — — Map (db m259294) HM
First uniformed state police force of its kind in the nation, created by an Act of the General Assembly May 2, 1905, signed by Governor Samuel Pennypacker. The force was formed in response to concern over labor and capital unrest, especially the . . . — — Map (db m216237) HM
Long pointed wings, powerful flight muscles, and rapid wingbeats define the peregrine falcon, a swift and agile predator of birds. Flying high above its intended prey, a peregrine folds its wings and dives or "stoops" at speeds approaching 200 . . . — — Map (db m259312) HM
Built for speed, the pronghorn is the fastest land animal in North America and is second only to the cheetah worldwide. It can spring close to 60 mph for short distances and cruise at 40 mph for miles at a time. Large protruding eyes provide a . . . — — Map (db m259300) HM
Built for speed, the pronghorn is the fastest land animal in North America and is second only to the cheetah worldwide. It can spring close to 60 mph for short distances and cruise at 40 mph for miles at a time. Large protruding eyes provide a . . . — — Map (db m259302) HM
Built for speed, the pronghorn is the fastest land animal in North America and is second only to the cheetah worldwide. It can spring close to 60 mph for short distances and cruise at 40 mph for miles at a time. Large protruding eyes provide a . . . — — Map (db m259303) HM
Built for speed, the pronghorn is the fastest land animal in North America and is second only to the cheetah worldwide. It can spring close to 60 mph for short distances and cruise at 40 mph for miles at a time. Large protruding eyes provide a . . . — — Map (db m259306) HM
Since 2011, ZooAmericaฎ has been involved in a cooperative project with Fort Indiantown Gap to raise Regal Fritillary butterflies for release into new areas of the state.
The Regal Fritillary is a species . . . — — Map (db m259308) HM
With a streamlined body, webbed feet, and a long tapered tail, the otter is built for swimming. While underwater, valves seal off the otter's ears and nose, and its pulse rate drops to slow blood and oxygen circulation. These adaptations enable . . . — — Map (db m259295) HM
Thick-billed parrots are social birds and live together in flocks all year. Their loud calls can be heard over a mile away. Thick-billed parrots require the specialized habitat of a mature pine-oak forest for nesting and food. Their nests are . . . — — Map (db m259292) HM
At Union Deposit, just to the north, can be seen the remains of the canal. It united the Susquehanna at Middletown with the Schuylkill at Reading. Suggested by William Penn, the canal was surveyed 1762, in use by 1828, abandoned in 1885. — — Map (db m7158) HM
The Hershey Company's main chocolate manufacturing facility is located on the west end of Hershey, Pennsylvania. Following a $300 million expansion in 2012 that nearly doubled its size, the West Hershey Plant is now the company's largest chocolate . . . — — Map (db m259272) HM
In 1903, Milton Hershey chose to build his chocolate factory in his hometown because of a plentiful water supply, access to rail lines, lots of workers, and a very important ingredient: fresh milk. Maisy the cow loves to have her picture taken! — — Map (db m282615) HM
Benjamin Franklin considered the native wild turkey such a noble bird that he proposed it as the symbol of our new bird that he proposed it as the symbol of our new nation. Traveling in small flocks, wild turkeys scratch the forest floor for . . . — — Map (db m259318) HM
In a basketball game played here on March 2, 1962, Philadelphia Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points against the New York Knicks - a record for points scored by a single player in any National Basketball Association game. The Warriors . . . — — Map (db m216241) HM
