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Your Help inRoast His Cocoa Beans Factory! Push the Bathtub Truck “Knock-Out” Bars Butterfly House Weigh Hershey’s Kisses Opens Friday, May 23! Stamp your Training Card - You’re Hired! Flutter by Hershey Gardens Butterfly House this summer! You’ll be welcomed by 350-400 butterflies representing 25 varieties. Now in its 17th season, the outdoor butterfly house features nectar plants for food, as well as host plants for Special Exhibit egg laying and caterpillar feeding. Discover the entire lifecycle of the butterfly, includ- Open through November 9, 2014 ing the popular chrysalis box, which holds What ingredients helped the world’s more than 100 emerging butterflies. largest chocolate factory to succeed? This summer brings a relative newcomer Fresh milk, cocoa beans and workers! to the Butterfly House: the blue Common ’s special exhibit Buckeye (Junonia coenia). “The Buckeye isn’t explores life in Mr. Hershey’s chocolate a new butterfly for us, but we’ve recently factory from 1905 through 1925. been receiving it with blue wings instead of brown,” said John Fortino, Butterfly House the hershey story coordinator. the museum on chocolate avenue “Although blue is often seen in the spots on Buckeye butterfly wings, a Buckeye with a blue background on its wings is quite un- FREE Summer Fun for the Whole Family usual,” said Edith Smith from Shady Oak Butterfly Farm in Brooker, Florida. “Each at ChocolateTown Square! time a Buckeye butterfly with blue in the Presented by The Hershey Story background of its wings emerged, we Wednesday, July 2 at Noon Wednesday, July 16 at Noon would isolate it and collect the eggs. As ZooAmerica presents “Paws, Claws, Scales The Song Imagineer: Ray Owen time passed, each generation would bring and Tails” All aboard! Join us on a whirlwind tour through more Buckeyes with this iridescent blue in How do animals survive in the wild? Kids will some of the most creative, zany and downright the background of the wings,” said Smith. learn how animals use their paws, claws, scales and hilarious songs and stories dreamed up anywhere “After several generations, the hindwings tails to do everything from eating to swimming to down the line. began to reveal more blue. By continually escaping predators. isolating these butterflies, Buckeye butter- Wednesday, July 23 at Noon flies began to emerge with the entire back- Wednesday, July 9 at Noon Laugh Crew ground of their wings a remarkable metallic Join the Laugh Crew as blue.” Popcorn Hat Players present “Aesop’s Fables” they entertain and educate “The Common Buckeye has bold eye- A delightful audiences of all ages with spots on its forewings, which is how it got assortment of their songs, puppets and hilarity. ey stop at its name,” said Fortino. “It is native to the Aesop’s famous nothing to put a smile on your face! southern U.S. and coastal California, but is fables! Children will laugh at the migratory through the rest of the states and Wednesday, July 30 at Noon antics of Aesop’s southern Canada.” Miss Maggie Sings: Stay Healthy The Butterfly House is open daily from 9 crazy characters Miss Maggie combines singing, guitar, percus- a.m. to 5 p.m., May 23 through September and learn some valuable lessons along the way! sion, poems and stories to entertain and teach 14, and is included in general admission. Sponsored by Hershey Rotary Club children about staying healthy. In case of inclement weather, visitors are encouraged to call 717.534.3492 or visit Chocolatetown Square is located in downtown Hershey at Cocoa and Chocolate Avenues. In the event of inclement weather, performances HersheyGardens.org. will take place at The Hershey Story. THELEGACY MSHersheyFoundation.org Mr. Hershey’s Crystal Torchère Undergoes Conservation

Many Hershey Story visitors are awed by the crystal torchère - once owned by Milton While the torchère is being conserved, Hershey - that is on display in the Museum Hershey Story guests can get an Experience. Made in 1893 by L. Strauss & up-close view of select torchère pieces Sons of New York, the torchère was the cen- terpiece of their display at the 1893 that will be on display. Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The torchère is 12 feet tall and weighs 600 pounds. It features 30 electric lights and over 1,200 pieces of cut glass. “It is quite impres- sive, which is exactly why Mr. Hershey bought it in 1901,” said Valerie Seiber, collec- tions manager. During its long history, the torchère has traveled from New York to Chicago and back to New York. Then it was moved to Philadel- phia, and finally to the town of Hershey in 1909 when it was installed in the foyer of High Point mansion, the home of Milton and Catherine Hershey. In his later years, Mr. Hershey desired a safe place for the massive but delicate torchère to be displayed. As a result, it was moved to the former Hershey Museum in 1938, and then moved down- The torchère on display at Hershey Museum, 2008 town in 2008 when the museum collection relocated to The Hershey Story. The torchère In February 2014, staff was alerted to a crack has been on loan from Milton Hershey in one of the large pieces that makes up the main School since 1977. shaft. The following day, it was dismantled, so “With all those moves, it’s surprising that the crack could be evaluated. Damaged piece of the torchère, 2014 the 1,200 pieces have remained relatively in- “We called in a conservator who had previ- sustained an impact which fractured the glass tact,” said Seiber. “In 1938, the museum’s ously repaired a break in the torchère,” said into several pieces.” caretaker began a tradition of signing the Seiber. “It was clear that the epoxy used for a pre- The museum’s curatorial staff will oversee the torchère’s concrete base each time it was vious repair had failed.” repair work by a professional conservator and cleaned or moved,” said Seiber. “We’ve con- “While researching its history, we found that clean the torchère before it is put back on display. tinued that tradition and are now marking the original damage to the piece occurred in “It may take several months until it is back on ex- the 15th cleaning.” 1971 during a routine cleaning,” said Seiber. “It hibit,” said Seiber. The Intrigue Behind the Shadow Box he focal point of The Hershey Story’s Milton Hershey The photos pinned to Grand Lobby is a two-story “trompe opened his first busi- the back of the box are of T l’oeil” (trick the eye) mural that spans the ness in Philadelphia in his mother and father, lobby. The mural, which celebrates Milton 1876. Fanny Snavely and Hershey and his life, features him sitting on “Resting on the Henry Hershey, and his stone steps surrounded by Milton Hershey middle shelf is a ticket wife, Catherine “Kitty” School students. to the Centennial Sweeney. If you look On one side of the mural is an interesting Exposition that also closely at the photo of and curious painting of a “shadow box” filled opened in 1876 in Henry, he is standing next with an assortment of items. The box appears to Philadelphia,” ex- to a pear tree, so a pear be set into a limestone wall, which represents plained Bischof. “The was also included in the the limestone foundation of The Homestead, candy jar and other assemblage. Milton Hershey’s birthplace. glass jars would have Flowers and green “Most guests correctly assume that the items been found in early space were always impor- in the box reflect Milton Hershey, but few confectionery shops tant to the Hersheys. know that most of the items represent his life and represent Milton The artist clipped a before Hershey, was founded,” Hershey’s apprentice- magnolia from Hershey said Amy Bischof, director of The Hershey ship and early business Gardens and included it Story. “Each item represents something mean- experiences.” as a tribute to their love of ingful or significant.” There are also horticulture. “The redware pitcher, pewter candlestick, hand-written letters in “The shadow box is an pitcher and lamp that hangs from the shelf are the box. “Milton amazing display of the reminiscent of our Pennsylvania German col- Hershey wrote letters The Hershey Story’s lobby mural features a shadow box filled with artist’s talent, but it also lection, purchased by Milton Hershey, and rep- to his uncle, Abraham items significant to Milton Hershey. provides important in- resents his heritage,” said Bischof. “The school Snavely, asking for money to help keep his first sight into the Hersheys’ family background,” said primer book represents his limited formal business afloat,” said Bischof. “Unfortunately, this Bischof. schooling.” early business failed.” 2 SPRING/SUMMER 2014 I I S S U E 1 8 No Small Task: Moving the Museum’s Largest Artifacts

The steam pumper, used by the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company, was secured to a trailer prior to 3,000-pound stones were reassembled in a melangeur, a piece of chocolate-making machinery. moving. “We had to be precise as to where each object would be placed in the art of The Hershey Story’s mission is to preserve artifacts for future new facility,” said Seiber. “There was little room for error or second Pgenerations. Since the museum tells the story of how Milton Her- chances when moving such large objects.” shey made milk chocolate, it maintains chocolate-making equip- The Museum hired a professional hauling and rigging company to ment as part of its permanent collection. move these historic treasures. “They were familiar with the chocolate- “Until recently, we stored these large artifacts in a rented facility that we making machinery and very capable of moving such large objects,” said shared with another tenant,” said collections manager, Valerie Seiber. “The Seiber. “The move went smoothly and we are very pleased with the new space was relatively small, which meant the artifacts were crowded and ac- space.” cess to them was limited.” In addition to chocolate-making equipment, other artifacts that were The museum found a larger facility in 2013 and began renovations in the relocated include a projector and spotlight from , a new building. “We moved approximately 115 large artifacts late last year,” ticket booth from , several large totem poles from the Na- said Seiber. “While that may seem like a small number, some of those items, tive American collection and a horse-drawn steam pumper used by the like a roll-refining machine, weighed nearly 20,000 pounds.” Hershey Volunteer Fire Company.

Summer Camp Groups: Discover Delicious Chocolate History at The Hershey Story! Programs offered June 16 through August 15 For Pre-K through grade 5 Space is limited; make your reservations early! Call 717.520.5722 or email [email protected]. Classrooms are available for lunch; please inquire about availability.

Campers will travel through the Special Exhibit Gallery to learn about the early history of the Hershey Chocolate factory and what it was like to be a factory worker from 1905 to 1925. Campers will also Session 1: All About Chocolate become part of an Campers will learn about chocolate from bean to bar. e discovery assembly line as begins when campers create a bar using milk chocolate, and then they mold their own chocolate bars to add their choice of ingredients. Campers will also discover where take home. chocolate really comes from and how it is made. Approximately one Hands-on activities and a visit to the hour. Museum Experience make for a fun- filled and educational day! Session 2: Chocolate Expedition Approximately two is fun, interactive scavenger hunt takes campers through the mu- hours. seum exhibits to explore and learn the many “stories” of Hershey. $11 per student Approximately one hour. One free chaperone with Session 1: $7 | Session 2: $6 every five campers Both sessions: $11 Additional adults: $8.50 One free chaperone with every five campers Additional adults: $8.50 per session | $15 for both

3 THELEGACY MSHersheyFoundation.org Milton S. Hershey: The Man Before His Success

The story of how Milton S. Hershey late confections at Royer’s would probably established the highly successful Hershey have been limited to chocolate coated and fla- Chocolate Company and used his wealth to vored candies. fund a school for orphaned boys is familiar Milton did not learn the candy trade im- to most Hershey residents. Many are not as mediately. As a new apprentice, he waited on familiar with the story of Milton Hershey’s tables, took orders at the counter and deliv- youth. This is the first in a series of four ered ice cream and treats to customers’ homes. articles exploring Milton Hershey’s life His first job in the kitchen was washing before his financial success. dishes and ice cream cans. The hardest job he was assigned was turning the handle of the The Early Years: Learning His Trade big ice cream freezer. It wasn’t until his Milton Hershey’s first job was not as a mother intervened and offered more money confectioner but as a printer’s “devil” in 1871 to Royer that Milton began to work in the for a German language newspaper in Gap, kitchen. At this time, Royer began to teach Pa., called Der Waffenlose Waechter or the his apprentice the art of candy making. He “Weaponless Watchman.” Milton’s father, soon discovered that his pupil had a gift for Henry Hershey, said that working for a mixing ingredients and creating candies. newspaper would make Milton a “man of Candy made in the 1870s was created letters.” Unfortunately, Milton hated the through experimentation and with traditions work and was considered clumsy when han- passed down from generation to generation. dling printing type with his farmer fingers. Recipes were very vague, consisting of ingre- After spending a few months as a printer’s dients and some general instruction. Many devil, Milton was eventually fired for his Milton Hershey, pictured on right, worked from 1872 to 1876 as an were not written down but created from memory. ineptitude. apprentice for Joseph Royer’s Ice Cream Parlor. Milton Hershey had to learn how to combine in- gredients and understand the role of heat and During his apprenticeship, Milton Hershey time. He had to learn how to feel the “crack” of After spending a few and his mother resided in a number of locations the candy, which represented the right moment to months“ as a printer’s devil, in the city. There is mention of the two living at remove a batch from the kettle. With this process Frederick Cooper’s Red Lion Hotel at 35-37 of trial and error, there were often blunders along Milton was eventually West King Street, across the street from Royer’s. with success. There is also a record of them living on the 200 fired for his ineptitude. block of Prince Street in Lancaster. In his haste to get to the show, ” Royer’s was a popular destination in town and “ Milton’s mother, Fanny Hershey, believed was perhaps best known for its ice cream garden. Milton had forgotten to turn the that her son should learn a trade where he The garden was located behind the shop and was could make something useful. When Milton edged with bushes, trees and vines, creating a cool blower off and the burned shells expressed an interest in the confectionery trade, and pretty place to relax and enjoy an ice cream. were coming up the flue and Fanny arranged for him to work as an appren- Royer’s sold a heaping plate of ice cream for ten tice in Royer’s Ice Cream Parlor and Garden cents. Their most popular dish was a plate of ice blowing around like leaves. located in Lancaster in 1872. His father did cream with lemon squares. ” not approve of Milton entering this line of Joseph P. Royer, the proprietor of Royer’s, was a Later in his life, Milton Hershey recounted the work, as he felt confectionery work was true confectioner of his time, making not just ice time at Royer’s when he was given responsibility “women’s work.” Henry and Fanny’s disagree- cream, but all kinds and varieties of candy. The for roasting peanuts for peanut fudge. Friends en- ment about their son’s future was one of many confectionery treats at Royer’s included caramels, couraged him to come with them to see a show at they had during the course of their marriage. cough drops, bon-bons, rock and candies, as the Fulton Opera House, located around the cor- Henry soon left Lancaster and moved west to well as ice cream and lemon pastries. Chocolate ner from the confectionery shop. While enjoying seek his fortune in Chicago and Colorado. at this time was not widely available. Any choco- the show, Milton began to smell burnt peanuts. Reminded of his responsibilities, he left the the- ater and was greeted by a shower of peanut shells Archives and Museum Team Up to falling onto the street and Royer’s ice cream gar- Create New Online Historical Resource den. In his haste to get to the show, Milton had forgotten to turn the blower off and the burned shells were coming up the flue and blowing ershey Chocolate advertisements. manager. “Each post will be a surprise, just as around like leaves. Seal-shaped carved ivory toggles. 1950s we are often surprised by what we encounter H Milton Hershey worked for Joseph Royer for postcards. Frakturs. each day.” almost four years. In 1876, with his apprenticeship These items and more can be viewed online Hershey Community Archives also recently completed, he left Lancaster to establish his own at Tumblr.com as a result of a new collabora- collaborated with to candy business in Philadelphia. While Royer’s had tion between Hershey Community Archives offer online access to historical newspapers. developed Milton Hershey’s innate gifts for and The Hershey Story. The Hershey Press (published 1909-1926) and candy-making, Milton still had much to learn “We wanted to share some of the amazing Hershey News (published 1953-1964) are about the confectionery business. The next ten documents and artifacts our staff encounters both accessible online via AccessPA’s Digital years would provide him with hard and important each day,” explains Tammy Hamilton, archivist. Repository. “Milton Hershey School’s mem- lessons about suppliers and customers, product “This allows us to share images of historical bership in AccessPA provides the Archives lines and marketing. It would not be until Milton objects online with anyone interested in Her- with an opportunity to add these newspapers Hershey returned to Lancaster in 1886 that he shey’s history.” to a statewide historical newspaper database,” would finally achieve financial success as a confec- The Tumblr account, “Documenting Her- said Hamilton. “Users can search by keyword tioner. In spite of his early business struggles, the shey,” can be accessed at DocumentingHer- for articles related to the community or even early lessons learned at Royer’s provided Milton shey.Tumblr.com. “Individuals can subscribe to their own family.” Hershey with the confectionery skills that would the page, so they never miss a post,” said Va- To access the newspapers, go to form the foundation of his future success. lerie Seiber, The Hershey Story’s collections HersheyArchives.org and select the “Collections & Research” tab. 4 SPRING/SUMMER 2014 I I S S U E 1 8 Hershey Story Happenings

Fabulous Fridays at The Hershey Story July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Join us on Friday afternoons for free special activities highlighting unique aspects of e Hershey Story. is program includes demonstra- SpecialJoin ExhibitUs! Summer Activities tions and make-and-take activities designed especially for children ages 4 through 10 and their families. Visit HersheyStory.org for more information. Make a Factory Worker Hat May 24, 25, 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the new special exhibit and make your own vintage fac- Fabulous Fridays Themes tory worker hat. Free with admission to the special exhibit. July 11: When Milton Hershey Was a Boy July 18: You and the Chocolate Factory Daily Activities for Families July 25: Art All Around July 2 through September 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 1: Out of the Rain Forest Visit the special exhibit to participate in a featured activity every day. August 8: What’s the Story? Rotating activities will include hat making, experimenting with molds, August 15: Cocoa Bean Journey cocoa bean encounters and sorting on an actual conveyor belt. Activities are included with admission to the exhibit. Save the Date! Milton Hershey Birthday Celebration New! Behind the Scenes Museum Camp Friday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. at ChocolateTown Square July 14-18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the Hershey community on For ages 9 – 11 the eve of what would have been $200 per student; $170 for members Milton Hershey’s 157th birth- Kids will learn about the fascinating world day. Bring your lawn chairs or of museum work in this week-long camp. blanket and enjoy a performance of music remi- ey will learn first-hand from museum curators, as they encounter niscent of Mr. Hershey’s era by e Tunesters of objects and parts of the museum not normally seen by the public. Central Pennsylvania. e concert concludes Campers will create a mini-exhibit and show it off to family mem- with birthday cupcakes donated by Milton Hershey School and chocolate bers during a reception at the conclusion of the camp. Completion bars courtesy of e Hershey Company. In case of inclement weather, the of this camp gives participants first priority for the popular Past celebration will be held in the Grand Lobby of e Hershey Story. Master volunteer program when they reach age 12. To register, Celebrate Mr. Hershey’s birthday the next day (Saturday, September 13) at the please call 717.520.5596 or email [email protected]. annual Cocoa Bean Game between Milton Hershey School and Hershey High School! Free admission to the Museum Experience Springtime Fun Begins in the for Moms on Mother’s Day and Dads on Father’s Day!

Celebrate spring in the Chocolate Lab by cre- “Eggs-citing” Chocolate Creations ating a chocolate bird nest or a chocolate bunny Mold a scrumptious milk chocolate bar and Sunday to take home -- or eat on the way! You’ll experi- turn it into a colorful spring treat with unique May 11 and deliciously edible Easter chick “decals.” Sunday ence delicious, hands-on fun as you discover June 15 where cocoa beans are grown and how they are harvested and processed into the world’s most Planet Chocolate popular confection. Learn about the many That’s right! Just bring mom and dad to The Chocolate Lab classes are 45 minutes and locations around the Hershey Story on their special day. It’s on us! suitable for children, ages 4 and older, as well as globe where cocoa beans adults. Visit HersheyStory.org for a daily class are grown and make your schedule. own unique milk choco- late bar to take home. Chocolate Bird Nests Make your own edible Chocolate By Design nest complete with Create masterful (and chocolate eggs and edible) art using Members Only: learn how cocoa beans white, dark and milk are grown, harvested . and transformed into $5 Fridays! chocolate. Build a Bar Bring any number of guests...any age... Follow in Milton any Friday - and pay only $5 each Hoppin’ Chocolate Bunnies Hershey’s footsteps as Mold and decorate your own classic milk you customize your own candy bar. Discover for the Museum Experience! chocolate bunny the business behind the product as you choose Simply show your Hershey Story membership and embellish it ingredients to add based on flavor, appearance card at admissions. with white and personal preference. chocolate and pastel candy sprinkles.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Elf Annie Dreamcoat December 9 – 14, 2014 July 21 – 26, 2015 September 23 – 28, 2014 Elf is the hilarious The world’s best-loved musical returns in tale of Buddy, a time-honored form. Directed by original young orphan lyricist and director Martin Charnin and child who mistak- choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this pro- enly crawls into duction of Santa’s bag of gifts Annie will be and is transported a brand new back to the North incarnation Pole. Unaware of the iconic that he is actually original. human, Buddy’s Featuring enormous size and poor toy-making abilities book and cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s per- score by mission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New Tony York City to find his birth father, discover his Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles true identity, and help New York remember Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie includes the true meaning of Christmas. This modern such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard day Christmas classic is sure to make every- Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need one embrace their inner Elf. Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.” Jersey Boys One of the most enduring shows of all January 27 – February 1, 2015 time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Too Good to be True!” raves the New York Get that Broadway Feeling… Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Post for Jersey Boys, the Tony®, Grammy® and Become a Subscriber! Dreamcoat is the irresistible family musical Olivier Award‐winning Best Musical about about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Sea- Subscriptions start at only $100! Israel’s favorite son. Directed and choreo- sons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy De- There’s no better way to enjoy the graphed by Tony® Award-winner Andy Vito and Nick Massi. Broadway Series than by becoming a Blankenbuehler, this new production will This is the true story Hershey Theatre Broadway Series feature Broadway/television star Diana of how four blue‐col- Subscriber! A subscription package DeGarmo (Hairspray, Hair) as the lar kids became one of comes with many benefits, including Narrator and Broadway star Ace Young the greatest successes the best prices on tickets, no processing in pop music history. (Grease, Hair) as Joseph. fees, exchange privileges - and the best Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his They wrote their own seats in the house! 11 brothers and the coat of many colors, songs, invented their This year's four-show subscription this magical musical is full of unforgettable own sounds and sold package includes a ticket to Joseph and songs including “Those Canaan Days,” 175 million records “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every worldwide – all before they were 30! Jersey the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Door.” Book your tickets and be part of Boys features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Elf, Jersey Boys and Annie. the magic! Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Call 717.534.3405 or visit Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” HersheyTheatre.com for more “It Will Run for Centuries!” proclaims Time information. Magazine.

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Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 7 p.m. C elebrate and acknowledge the achievements of high school students in musical and play productions at the 6th annual Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards!

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Hershey Theatre: More Than Meets the Eye

This is the last in a series of articles to four manuals, or keyboards, the appear in The Legacy. Each article fo- pedal-board and all the stops the cuses on a different area of Hershey organist operates to make music. Theatre, highlighting each area’s Hershey’s organ console is magnificent details and rich history. mounted on an elevator to the left of the orchestra platform or “pit,” t the turn of the 20th which also raises and lowers with century Milton Hershey the musicians along for the “ride.” Aestablished a community When the Community Building and began a lifelong commitment and Theatre were dedicated in Sep- to cultural and educational opportu- tember 1933, Dr. Harry A. Sykes nities. In 1915, he had architect C. gave the dedicatory recital. Emlen Urban draw up plans for a Over the years, many renowned new community building. Although organists have presented concerts groundbreaking was scheduled for on the organ, including Jesse Craw- 1916, the arrival of World War I ford, Dick Leibert, Lew White and delayed the project. Finally, in 1928, Virgil Fox. Hershey Theatre has the plans were dusted off and also employed a number of regular Organist Herb Fowler is seated at the organ console. construction began. The new organists over the years to play community building, which featured an copied exactly for the Hershey instrument. before and after movies, including J. Atlee impressive theater, was completed in 1933. Mr. Hershey appointed Charles F. Ziegler, Young, Carl Henke, Fred Sullivan, Jack Because the architect’s plans were drawn up in manager of the Hershey Estates, to select and Goodman, Hans Gartner, Herb Fowler and 1915, Hershey Theatre’s interior design more purchase an organ for the new theater. Ziegler, a Dan Umholtz. closely resembles the opulence of early 20th fine amateur musician himself, called in Dr. "Hershey Theatre’s organ is a musical century theaters than the starker “art deco” style of Harry A. Sykes, a noted Lancaster organist and treasure of historical significance,” said Dan the 1930s found in buildings such as Radio City composer, to assist him with the decisions sur- Umholtz, organist. “It is a genuine example Music Hall. rounding the type and maker of the organ. Dr. of the symphonic school of organ-building Sykes recommended the Aeolian-Skinner Organ conceived by Ernest M. Skinner - the father Milton Hershey wanted Company to build the instrument. The Hershey of the American organ." “ Theatre’s 4-80 Aeolian-Skinner organ is the re- to have an organ sult of their collective efforts. Hershey’s architect worked with the organ that would match the company to properly design the space needed to house the organ’s massive infrastructure of valves, theater’s elegant design. air hoses and bellows of sizes from very small to ” very large. The organ’s 4,715 pipes and 25 bells The Marvelous Organ and Mysterious “Pit” were concealed behind the French doors of the As is expected of such a grand performance front balconies facing either side of the stage. hall, Hershey Theatre features a four-manual 78 The organ is electro-pneumatic in design, the rank Aeolian-Skinner concert organ. “Milton type of organ action with which the Skinner Hershey wanted to have an organ that would company made its name. Newer electric organs match the theater’s elegant design,” said Pam operate quite differently, and produce sound dif- Whitenack, director of Hershey Community ferently. The Aeolian-Skinner is distinctive in Archives. Visiting the Westchester Community that it produces sound in much the same way the Center in White Plains, New York, Mr. Hershey old cathedral organs of Europe did, except that was impressed with the center’s organ, a 4-95 operation is made easier by using pneumatic sys- Aeolian, installed in 1930. He wanted a similar tems with electrical controls. organ for his own theater. One of the Westchester The console is the part of the organ that the The organ and orchestra pit can be lowered together or organ’s features, the Ancillary Fanfare Organ, was audience sees, with a wooden case housing the separately, as seen in this photo, ca. 1933

Hershey Theatre Adds Sign Language Interpreters

Thanks to a partnership with All Hands Interpreting Services audience was on their feet, I was overjoyed to see them dancing and (AHIS), Hershey Theatre now provides American Sign clapping. Some had tears in their eyes; for many of them, the Language interpreters for Sunday matinee performances of performance had been the first Broadway show they had ever select Broadway shows. experienced.” “Our collaboration with AHIS makes performing arts “We also offer access to two infra-red listening devices,” said more accessible to the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community,” Norton. “One device is a headphone that delivers sound directly to said Dennis Norton, Hershey Theatre’s event programming man- the ear, and the other is connected to a person’s hearing aid to enhance ager. “We’re happy to open our doors to the Deaf community and to sounds from the performance.” Both options are available in the lobby at be able to give them the opportunity to experience some of the finest the Guest Services desk and are available for all shows and touring Broadway shows.” performances. AHIS co-owner Liz Martin is also happy about the partnership. “I recently attended a ‘signed’ performance of Sister Act,” Martin said. “It For more information about the AHIS or infra-red listening devices, was truly music to my ears to hear the hearing impaired guests laughing please call the Box Office at 717.534.3405, TTY at 717.534.8955 or via at the jokes and enjoying the show. During the reprise when the email at [email protected].

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Save the Date! 2nd Edition: Fifth Annual New! Cultural Expressions M.S. Hershey Apprentice Guide An elegant progressive dinner at historic settings New for the summer, The Hershey Story has released a second edition of its popular Apprentice Guide, offering younger guests new challenges Saturday, October 18, 2014 on the road to becoming Milton Hershey’s apprentice. Students will sleuth out vital facts in the Museum Experience and be rewarded along This Year's Location: the way with embellishments for their booklet and a special photo Hershey's Historic Community Building opportunity. at 14 East Chocolate Avenue Apprentice Guides are $3 and may be purchased at the Admissions Desk.

Past Master Volunteer Program The Hershey Story is once again offer- ing students the opportunity to serve as Milton Hershey's portrait has hung in the Community Building's summer volunteers. This popular program, lobby since it opened in 1932. for students ages 12 and older, gives partic- Experience a rare opportunity to explore three locations in ipants valuable pre-job experience and Mr. Hershey's original Community Building, which opened to acquaints them with museum operations. the public in 1932. Past Masters assist museum guests in a First, enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres in the "Little Theatre," variety of ways, including providing inter- then dinner in the beautiful Grand Lobby and dessert and enter- active experiences within the exhibits, tainment in Hershey Theatre. answering questions and helping with Invitations will be mailed in late August. Please call special programs for camp groups and 717.298.2203 for additional information. families. For more information and an Proceeds benefit application, please contact Lois Miklas at [email protected] or 717.520.5587. Past Master Molly Reeves explains how chocolate is made. The Hershey Story Chooses History Contest Winners

2014 Winners On March 27 a team of judges chose first and second place winners in The Hershey First Place, Senior Level (7th and 8th grades) First Place, Junior Level (5th and 6th grades) Story’s History Contest for Young Writers. Fiction Fiction Now in its 14th year, the contest encourages Nathan Engel, Eagle View Middle School Kole Kramer, Hershey Middle School young writers to express an interest in any as- “Code Name Operation Overlord” “ ” pect of history through essays, fictional ac- Behind the Address counts and poetry. The contest is open to Non-Fiction Non-Fiction students in the seven counties nearest to Her- Pierce Wagler, Homeschool (Hershey) Stephen Schousen, James Buchanan shey and has become a valuable part of the cur- “King of the Molly Maguires” Elementary School riculum for many schools. One local teacher “A Controversial Commander” commented, “Thanks so much for offering this Poetry competition each year. It is a fantastic opportu- Lauren Messinger, Homeschool (Hummelstown) Poetry nity for our students. It is a very important “Valley Forge: Freedom at Risk” Bruklyn Cooper, Eagle View Middle School touch that you require research and a bibliogra- “Coal Mines and Fingertips” phy as part of the writing process.” Science & Health Science & Health Biyar Ahmed, Eagle View Middle School Cavan McIntyre-Brewer, Homeschool The 2014 first place winners were honored “The New Rays” (Duncannon), “The Science of Espionage” at the museum’s Business Partners in Educa- tion Breakfast on April 22. The History Contest for Young Writers is sponsored by:

8 SPRING/SUMMER 2014 I I S S U E 1 8 There’s a Lot “Growing On” at Hershey Gardens! Mother’s Day Butterflies & Beyond Sunday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 26 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon Moms admitted free! Join us as we look up to the sky and beneath the soil to discover The Butterfly House butterflies, birds and bugs! is fun opens for the season! day of hands-on activities, discovery Friday, May 23 at 9 a.m. stations and games will help families learn about nature’s most fascinating creatures. Included in admission. New! “Four Surreal Seasons” Art Exhibit Friday, May 23 through Sunday, September 28 Enjoy various interpretations of the four New! Fall Fest seasons in this unique display of surreal Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. art created by students from the Bring the whole family to welcome the fall Pennsylvania College of Art & Design season with activities such as scarecrow in Lancaster. stuffing, pumpkin carving and easy yard clean-up techniques. Included in admission. Father’s Day Sunday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dads admitted free! A Whimsical Day of Fairies & Flowers Members Only: Saturday, June 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A magical way to spend the day! Children are $5 Fridays! encouraged to come dressed in their favorite fairy costume to search for fairy gardens and participate in activities with our garden fairies. $15 for juniors ($8 for members), which includes Gardens admission. Accompanying adults pay Gardens admission only (members are free). Tickets are limited. Bring any number of guests...any age...any Friday - and they're only $5 each! Registration is required by June 17 by calling 717.508.5970. Simply show your Hershey Gardens membership card at admissions.

Love the Gardens? Café Menu to Feature Become a Volunteer! olunteers are a vital part of Hershey Gardens. Whether it’s introducing Garden Fresh Items children to nature through youth edu- This summer will bring deliciously fresh Vcation programs, answering questions in the items to the Garden Gate Cafe -- picked right Butterfly House or just digging in the dirt to from Hershey Gardens. beautify the Gardens, there’s something here “We will be planting several vegetables and for everyone. herbs for the Café,” said Barb Whitcraft, horti- Interested in joining the fun? Consider culture specialist. “At the peak of the season, we these volunteer opportunities: hope to provide many of the basic items like General Gardening: Help staff with plant- tomatoes, cucumbers ing, trimming, weeding, mulching and dead- and carrots, as well heading the roses. The volunteer days are as the herbs.” Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. until The Gardens’ noon. newest garden, the “Kitchen Garden,” “Flight Attendants”/Butterfly House: Serve will be the source for as guides for guests touring the house. An ori- many of the vegeta- entation session is held in May for anyone in- bles used in the Café’s salads, wraps and sand- terested in volunteering in this area. Hours are wiches. The new garden is in collaboration with flexible. high school students who entered the new Education Department: Assist with school Garden Design Scholarship competition. tours, classes and projects. Volunteers are also “The herbs for the Café will come from the needed for special events on the weekends. Herb Garden,” added Whitcraft. “We don’t typically Featuring fresh sandwiches, For more information, please contact Debbie grow many vegetables at salads, snacks and refreshments DiNunzio, volunteer specialist, at 717.508.5958, Hershey Gardens, so we’re Open May 23 through or email [email protected]. looking forward to each September 1, 2014 Minimum age for volunteering is 18. day’s ‘harvest’.” from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

9 THELEGACY MSHersheyFoundation.org A Daily Dose of Joy: Creating Your Own Kitchen Garden By Michelle Wohlfarth, Hershey Gardens Advisory Board Member

ow is the season to plant a kitchen planted in spring and fall. Be sure to save space garden and enjoy the beauty of nature for annual herbs like basil, dill, cilantro and each time you cook. The joy of walk- marjoram. Leave a spot or two for a fall squash ingN outside to gather a handful of aromatic or pumpkin and some root vegetables like herbs for a recipe is what makes the experi- parsnips to stretch the garden season. ence of cooking so fulfilling. A garden gives us the opportunity to appreciate all the senses Pleasing to the Senses that contribute to the process of gardening Consider the five senses as you plan your and cooking, such as the beauty and aroma garden. I particularly enjoy the aroma of min- of herbs and vegetables, the sounds of the gling herbs or when I cut sprigs for a salad. I birds and bugs, and the taste of warm cherry love the beauty of the plants growing in unison tomatoes that you can instantly pop in your and the sounds of insects and birds as they mouth. These experiences always bring me buzz in the hot sun. Consider which ideas and back to the reason I love to cook and eat daily contact with nature that touches all the creative visuals will appeal to you and make this wholesome food. senses and brings me joy. your personal expression of joy. If you are considering planting a kitchen garden that you can use and enjoy, consider Plant With the Seasons See the New Kitchen Garden these important factors. Be sure your garden only includes those items you will actually use, especially if space is at a pre- at Hershey Gardens! Easy Access mium or your time for gardening is limited. This Accessibility is crucial because so often we may not be the garden to experiment with un- In collaboration with Ames True Temper, are hurrying to prepare a meal and will forgo usual herbs and vegetables that you may never Hershey Gardens is proud to sponsor using fresh herbs and ingredients if they aren’t use. You can pick those up at the farmers’ market. the new “Garden Design Scholarship quickly accessible. I am fortunate to have a large Think about the meals and recipes you prepare Competition.” main garden with a big selection of vegetables, weekly. Which herbs are your favorites? Which The top design will be installed in herbs and fruit trees that is located a few min- vegetables would you use daily in your salad or in mid-May near the Butterfly House. utes from my kitchen door. My smaller kitchen a soup? What vegetables could you eat at every The winning entry will receive a $1,200 garden is separate, however, and contains only meal? These are the items you will want to plant. scholarship and recipe essentials. It is located right outside my Consider the progression of the season in your gardening tools from kitchen door. When I’m in the midst of prepar- planning. Make way for the cool weather plants Ames True Temper. ing a meal, I use this kitchen garden. I love the like kale, broccoli, lettuce and spinach to be Hershey Gardens to Feature This Year’s Best New Plants very winter, the Gardens staff eagerly researches new plants to find exciting new varieties. “We look for plants that will grow well in the desired Earea,” said Barb Whitcraft, horticulture specialist. “Sometimes we need something new in a bed that receives full sun or part shade; sometimes it’s a bed that is particularly dry or moist.” Here are a few new varieties to look for this year. Kosmo Purple Red Stonecrop (Sedum kamtschaticum) Quaking Oat Grass (Celosia spicata) The Bill Bowman (Briza media) This Celosia is a Garden will feature Perfect for The Chil- dwarf plant with this new succulent. dren’s Garden’s ABC crisp flower heads It is drought-toler- Border, this perennial that top well-pro- ant and features grass with ornamental portioned leaves. glossy green leaves seed heads appear in with a creamy edge. May and June. This Its golden yellow full-sun plant will Zinnia ‘Profusion flowers change grow up to two feet Double Deep from pink buds in tall. early summer. It Hibiscus 'Fantasia' Salmon’ grows to about 6”, This compact, vigorous This 2013 All- making it an ideal and sturdy cultivar typi- America Selections groundcover. award winner fea- cally grows up to three tures beautiful large feet tall. It features flowers that are large, rosy pink flowers fade-proof and have a nice spreading habit. that are eight to nine inches in diameter.

10 SPRING/SUMMER 2014 I I S S U E 1 8 Plans Unveiled for New Conservatory with Historic Roots Capital Campaign to Launch Summer 2014

or more than 75 years, Butterfly House, which features Hershey Gardens has North American butterflies only Fdeepened its roots in the in the summer months, the new community while looking to the Butterfly Atrium will showcase future to preserve Milton and hundreds of exotic, tropical but- Catherine Hershey’s vision of terflies from South and Central horticulture and education. America, Africa and Asia. A Proud History Be a Part of Their Vision In the early 1900s, Milton and Since 1936 when Milton Catherine Hershey built glass Hershey requested “a nice conservatories as a way to display garden of roses,” Hershey plants in the winter. The conser- Gardens has flourished. It vatories soon became a popular started as a spectacular rose destination for visitors to enjoy garden and grew over the years the beauty and variety of spring- to include distinctive themed Groundbreaking for the new facility will be held in spring 2015, with a planned completion date of summer 2016. time and tropical plants during gardens, seasonal displays, the cold, winter months. Featuring plants such as built for Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909. unique specimen trees, a Butterfly House and a palms, ferns, bay trees, azaleas and boxwood, the The new conservatory will include an indoor Children’s Garden, each one featuring its own displays reached their colorful peak at Easter Butterfly Atrium, Welcome Pavilion and an treasures. when the foliage exploded with colorful prim- Educational & Horticultural Wing, as well as an As part of that legacy, we invite you to join us roses, flowering annuals and spring bulbs such as overlook and a terrace. in creating this lasting tribute to Milton and daffodils, tulips and hyacinths. Located just south of “Swan Lake,” the Catherine Hershey. Look for more information conservatory will also serve as the new visitor en- on how to give in future issues of The Legacy Preserving Their Legacy trance for Hershey Gardens. Before entering, or at HersheyGardens.org. Hershey Gardens is proud to be guests can enjoy impressive views of the town of continuing the Hershey tradition Hershey from the overlook area. Once inside the of conservatories by embarking on Welcome Pavilion, visitors can also enjoy sweep- a new project - the Milton & Catherine Hershey ing views of the Gardens, visible through large Conservatory at Hershey Gardens. Ground- Palladian-style windows. During warmer breaking for the new facility will be held in spring weather, the garden side terrace will offer guests 2015, with a planned completion date of summer the opportunity to sit and enjoy Swan Lake and 2016. the historic rose garden. The design for the new 14,000 square-foot The conservatory will also present horticultural conservatory was inspired by the elegant structure exhibits, which will change with the seasons. This space will also serve as a year-round classroom for students and other groups.

Butterflies From Around the World and Throughout the Year Perhaps the most unique part of the As part of the capital campaign, the Welcome Pavilion will feature large stained-glass butterflies, created by local artist new conservatory will be the atrium de- Luise Howell. voted to presenting spectacular tropical butterflies that can be seen throughout In 1909, shortly after High Point was completed, a conservatory was built the year. Unlike the current outdoor adjacent to the home’s gardens. A Closer Look...

e glass panels on the conservatory roof are designed for aesthetics and function for each unique space. e Butterfly Atrium (on the right) will feature ceiling heights of 14 to 16 feet, so guests can better observe the butterflies. 11 63 West Chocolate Avenue Hershey, PA 17033 | 717.298.2200 MSHersheyFoundation.org The M.S. Hershey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Wind Down non-profit educational and cultural organization. New! Wednesdays Marvelous Mondays Wednesday, June 25, July 30 and August 27 Monday, June 30, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, August 4 & 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to Noon This newsletter is made possible in part through a general operating grant from the Wind down your day Free with admission Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. with a stroll through Mondays will be the Gardens, or pack marvelous in The M.S. Hershey Foundation Board of Managers a blanket and enjoy e Children’s Garden! Bring the whole Richard C. Zilmer, President and Chairperson musical entertainment from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. family each week to enjoy entertainment, Retired Lieutenant General, USMC e Butterfly House will remain open until crafts and discovery stations. Each week brings James M. Mead 6:45 p.m. Included in admission. a new theme, see HersheyGardens.org for Retired CEO, Capital BlueCross more information. Velma Redmond, Esq. Vice President, Pennsylvania American Water Company New Art Exhibit for 2014! Donald C. Papson May 23 through Executive Director, The M.S. Hershey Foundation September 28, 2014

170 Hotel Road Hershey, PA 17033 717.534.3492 HersheyGardens.org Discover this unique display of surreal art created by 63 W. Chocolate Avenue local art students. Hershey, PA 17033 717.534.8939 HersheyStory.org Love Chocolate? Don’t Miss the Chocolate Blab blog! 15 East Caracas Avenue Hershey, PA 17033 Read the blog at ChocolateBlab.org 717.534.3405 HersheyTheatre.com Chocolate Lab Manager, Kyle Nagurny, is blog- Cocoa butter isn’t all that bad for us. It’s been ging about all things chocolate – and it’s delicious fun! shown to have a neutral effect on blood choles- 63 W. Chocolate Avenue Visit ChocolateBlab.org and read about Kyle’s terol — neither raising nor lowering it. Cocoa Hershey, PA 17033 717.533.1777 delectable creations, then add your own sweet experi- butter also adds to the satisfaction of eating, or in HersheyArchives.org ences on this light-hearted and educational blog. this case, drinking chocolate. Here is an excerpt from February 6: Cocoa as a beverage, on the other hand, gets its primary flavor from some form of unsweetened ChocolateTown Square It seems like the cocoa powder, the Chocolate Avenue Hershey, PA 17033 Polar Vortex has set- by-product of press- tled in for a long win- ing cocoa butter out ter’s nap and we’re all of chocolate. When working overtime to mixed with sugar and stay warm. Enormous milk, cocoa powder ear muffs, thick wooly makes a perfectly fine The Hershey Story mittens and fuzzy chocolate flavoring sweaters are musts but but without cocoa Goes Green! we need something butter, isn’t chocolate at all. In an effort to become more more to warm our in- When tempera- energy-efficient, The Hershey Story sides, too. Enter six tures hover just around what the body can toler- recently replaced 900 incandescent and variations on hot chocolate! ate, real hot chocolate is the way to remain in a halogen bulbs with energy-saving LED I don’t mean to be too technical here but hot thawed state. And as I found out, hot chocolate bulbs.“This represents a 25 percent savings chocolate should not be confused with hot easily takes on simple ingredient additions like in electricity, which is about $27,000 a year,” cocoa. The term chocolate in this context refers peanut butter cups, peppermint candy and coffee said Brian Tillotson, director of facilities. to a drink made using the full complement of to satisfy our personal flavor preferences. “This is great news for our bottom line, chocolate, including cocoa butter — the natu- but it also shows our awareness and -occurring fat found in real chocolate. See the recipes at ChocolateBlab.org! commitment to a better environment.”

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