Learning is fun and handson at the hershey story museum. The milton hershey school is a private philanthropic prek through 12 boarding school in hershey, pennsylvania. Hershey s was founded by milton hershey who developed the town of hershey and hershey school for boys. Trained in the confectionery business, hershey pioneered the manufacture of caramel, using fresh milk. As i was reading the book, i found myself thinking of milton hershey as a. Throughout the book it told many of miltons childhood stories and what had gotten him into the chocolate industry.
Not only is milton hershey the man behind good chocolatehes the man behind good business. Our founder established a school that prepares boys and girls for success in all aspects of. In this compelling biography, pulitzer prizewinning journalist michael dantonio. Milton begins building hershey chocolate factory feb 6, 1907. After walking away from two unprofitable confectionery ventures, milton hershey s spirits lifted when his caramel company was a hit. Over 100 years ago, chocolate was a luxury only the rich enjoyed. He founded a school for those who didnt have access to quality education and an entire town for his employees. In 1887, hershey created the lancaster caramel company. In this compelling biography, pulitzer prizewinning journalist michael dantonio gives us the reallife ragstoriches story of milton s. Hershey left school, entered apprenticeship at 14 years old, hershey left school for the last time. Hershey biography, life, interesting facts early life.
At other times, the book feels like it is a little more about the hershey companys history than hershey himself. He built homes, parks, schools, public transportation and infrastructure, enriching the lives of those around him. Hershey practiced his philanthropy until his death in 1945. He launched the lancaster caramel company, which achieved bulk exports, and then sold it to start a new company supplying massproduced milk. Reading is fundamental after reading charlie and the chocolate factory, choose from three leveled reading passages that relate in some way to the book s themes, concepts, characters, settings, or.
One is only happy in proportion as he makes others feel happy and only useful as he contributes his influences for the finer callings in life. Dec 07, 2009 this is a short documentarybiography of milton hershey s life and the steps he took to become successful. Both his chocolate empire and his personal legacy live on today. Post and the mcdonald brothers have literally been household names, but you dont know their. He founded a school for those who didnt have access to. The sinking of the titanic claimed some 1,500 lives, among them a gallery of early 20thcentury alist celebrities. Milton hersheys life wasnt always a bowl of chocolate kisses. Milton hershey facts, worksheets, biography, business. Hershey creative minds biographies burford, betty m, chantland, loren on. During his childhood, he spoke pennsylvania dutch and worked on. Hershey was born on september, 1857 in derry township, pennsylvania.
Milton hershey audiobook by janet benge, geoff benge. Oct 10, 2019 milton hershey was born on september, 1857, in derry township, pennsylvania, although some sources say he was born in derry church, pennsylvania. Debt, lack of support, and fatigue had been constant companions for the famous chocolatier and philanthropist. Hershey s extraordinary life of wealth, empire, and utopian dreams michael dantonio. Jack kerstetter, one of the thousands who have attended the school, compiled some of his recollections in his memoir, behind the chocolate curtain. Hershey s is the largest candy company in america, but its chocolate is totally inedible for anyone in any other the story of two huge candy companies and the people who. Aug 27, 2015 pictures and other ideas to use with who was milton hershey. Using experiential methodologies, the hershey story can assist you as you inspire children and teens. The hershey industrial school, which would later be renamed the milton hershey school, took in its first two students in 1909, followed by others from lebanon, harrisburg and beyond. For generations of americans, food titans like henry heinz, milton hershey, john and will kellogg, c. Mar 01, 2012 ap photothe hershey library via the patriotnews.
The hersheys loved children but were unable to have their own. Hersheys extraordinary life of wealth, empire, and utopian dreams michael dantonio. Hersheys once violently suppressed a strike by chocolate. Eventually, he learned the secret to massproducing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer, more stable shelf life. This video is very informative and was used for a school project. Also, become an apprentice, go on a scavenger hunt, and end your day in the best way with something tasty and sweet. Who was milton hershey james buckley, jr ted hammond discover the man behind the chocolate bar. He only had one sibling, a sister named serina who sadly died from scarlet fever when milton was nine years old.
Dec 26, 20 this is a biography book about milton hershey and all of his accomplishments. As a young man, milton hershey was not afraid to dream big and work hard. History a dream realized and sustained milton hershey school. Theres so much to do from exploring the life of milton hershey to trying your hand at creating a unique chocolate treat of your own. Good examples for kids to learn,never give up,follow your dream and your talent and give back to the community. Find out about the life of milton hershey with this great biography from the heroes of history series.
Unlike other industrialists of his time, milton hersheys vision of a company town expanded beyond the brickandmortar walls of his chocolate factory. Read all about how the man we know as the famous young chocolatier finally struck it rich. The stories of heroes of history are told in an engaging narrative format, where. Learn about the life of milton hershey with the heroes of. He founded a school for those who didnt have access to a good. Hershey was, visitors need to go no further than the hershey story.
His family settled in pennsylvania in the early 1700s. Milton hershey was born on september, 1857, in a farmhouse near the central pennsylvania village of derry church. More than chocolate heroes of history heroes of history is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. When milton hershey s famous hershey bars debuted in 1905, few people knew of the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice preceding the triumph. After walking away from two unprofitable confectionery ventures, milton hersheys spirits lifted when his caramel company was a hit. Hersheys extraordinary life of wealth, empire, and. Miltons father was erratic, frequently leaving his family and milton had a limited education after fourth grade. Not a massive social history with grand pretensionsindeed, its a. When i finished reading chocolate by hershey i was very satisfied with the way the book portrayed milton hersheys life. Dec 22, 1998 it talks about the history of chocolate and how it came to be so popular. Eventually he learned the secret to massproducing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer shelf life. Milton was in the fourth grade when his mennonite father, henry hershey, found his son a position as a printers apprentice in gap, pennsylvania. Milton snavely hershey september, 1857 october, 1945 was an american chocolatier, businessman, and philanthropist trained in the confectionery business, hershey pioneered the manufacture of caramel, using fresh milk.
Hershey, pennsylvania milton snavely hershey was born on september, 1857, in rural dauphin county in pennsylvania, near the presentday towns of hockersville and hershey. Milton snavely hershey was born on september, 1857 in the small town of derry, pennsylvania. The value of our good is not measured by what it does, but by the amount of good it does to the one concerned. He is most famous for his mass production of the famous hershey bar. See more ideas about milton hershey, hershey chocolate and hershey park. He rose from poverty to develop his chocolate formula and to create his candy city, complete with.
This is a short documentarybiography of milton hersheys life and the steps he took to become successful. As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard. Keep up with the latest news and updates from the mhs community, on campus and beyond. I did not realize this was a ya book when i got it. See more ideas about milton hershey, wax museum and school projects. Hershey died at the age of 88 on october, 1945, in hershey hospital, a year after he had retired from the board. Milton hershey was born milton hershey was the son of mennonite farmers, henry and veronica fanny snavely hershey. Seven famous people who missed the titanic history. Milton hershey showed that persistence is key to success. By doing what we do bestfrom our delicious snacks to spreading goodness in our communitieswe bring people together. Milton hershey biographies lap book milton hershey, ela. Milton hershey s life was filled with invention and innovation.
Milton hershey, creator of the chocolate empire hershey, became a leading philanthropist. The only shortcoming in this book, i think, is the lack of detail in some portions of hershey s life. Milton also founded a school to give kids a better education. The spirit of creating human connections that motivated our founder 125 years ago remains the driving force that inspires our. Milton snavely hershey was born on september, 1857, in pennsylvanias mennonite community. Who was milton hershey by james buckley was a great book. Milton hershey school began as a dream and vision shared by chocolate magnate milton s.
Aug 16, 2019 milton hershey was born on september, 1857, in a farmhouse near the central pennsylvania village of derry church. Milton snavely hershey was born on september, 1857, in derry township, pennsylvania. It is well written, easy to comprehend, and contains lots of interesting info that we both have enjoyed a lot. The school was originally established for impoverished, healthy, male. Instead, they decided to use their wealth to create a home and school for orphaned boys. Eventually, he learned the secret to massproducing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer. In addition to leaving us with americas most iconic chocolate bar, milton left behind a legacy of goodness. Life was relatively sweet in hershey, pennsylvania, an idyllic company town designed and built from the ground up by its namesake, milton s. Hersheys extraordinary life of wealth, empire, and utopian. Milton s father was erratic, frequently leaving his family and milton had a limited education after fourth grade. This book was about milton hershey and his life of how he became one of worlds best chocolate maker. Several good books on milton hershey are available through our association with. Hersheys is the largest candy company in america, but its chocolate is totally inedible for anyone in any other the story of two huge candy companies and the people who.
The story behind these ubiquitous candy bars is very interesting, and this well researched book reads more like a novel than a dry autobiography. Milton hershey and his chocolate factory easy source. Hersheys was founded by milton hershey who developed the town of hershey and hershey school for boys. He launched the lancaster caramel company, which achieved bulk exports, and then sold. For young readers, suggested age 4 to 8 years old you can purchase chocolate by hershey. Milton snavely hershey september, 1857 october, 1945 was an american chocolatier, businessman, and philanthropist. From the beginning, milton hershey believed that if you do good, youll do well. Milton hersheys life was filled with invention and innovation. At times, years are glossed over with a statement or two about hershey s general attitude or behavior during that period. Whether you teach elementary youngsters or secondary school young adults, youll find lesson plans that cover almost every subject area, including history, physics, chemistry, english and general science. See the fact file below for more information on milton hershey or alternatively, you can download our 22 page milton hershey worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.
Born september, 1857 on a farm near derry church, a small pennsylvania community, milton hershey was the only surviving child of fannie and henry hershey. More than chocolate is a great book we just finished from. Originally named the hershey industrial school, the institution was founded and funded by chocolate industrialist milton snavely hershey and his wife, catherine sweeney hershey. When he was in fourth grade, he even had to drop out of school and work to help his poor family make ends meet. Hersheys story began in southeastern pennsylvania and you cant do it justice without noting the impact of business failure on his early life. It talks about the history of chocolate and how it came to be so popular. Milton hershey was born on september, 1857, in derry township, pennsylvania, although some sources say he was born in derry church, pennsylvania.
Milton hershey history maker bios by jane sutcliffe and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From the 1900 federal census, milton hershey lived in lancaster, lancaster county, pennsylvania, with his wife. For more information about the history of hershey, pa please visit the hershey community archives website at. I thought it would be fun, but i didnt know anything about milton hershey. The company introduced hershey s cocoathe very first hershey s product available to the public. Use alone or with the book sweet secrets in pennsylvania by cheri pray earl and carol. Milton gives most of his money to the hershey school oct, 1945. Reading is fundamental after reading charlie and the chocolate factory, choose from three leveled reading passages that relate in some way to the book s themes, concepts, characters, settings, or subject matter.
His family, of german and swiss heritage, were members of pennsylvanias mennonite. Milton snavely hershey september, 1857 october, 1945 was an american confectioner, philanthropist, and the founder of the hersheys candy company. Hershey and the chocolate empire center for the book. Unlike other industrialists of his time, milton hershey s vision of a company town expanded beyond the brickandmortar walls of his chocolate factory. Even before any of his own businesses flopped, milton had a frontrow seat to his father henrys seemingly endless entrepreneurial misfires. Debt, lack of support, and fatigue had been constant companions for the famous chocolatier and philanthropist a man with a fourthgrade education. And a few extra learning activities about chocolate and more, too. The company introduced hersheys cocoathe very first hersheys product available to the public. During a vacation to pennsylvania one year, we visited hershey, pa, and honestly, my expectations were pretty low.
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