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The Legacy - Spring 2010 page one:Layout 1 3/31/10 3:28 PM Page 1 THE LEGACY N e w s f r o m T h e m. s. hershey FouNdaTioN i sPriNG 2010 i i s s u e 1 0 Hershey Gardens New Exhibit “1968 in America” Launches New Program to Open at The Hershey Story June 16 to October 20 for Young Sprouts! 1968 represents a compelling point in American history for those who lived through it and those who were born Beginning Friday, May 28, decades later. This national touring exhibit takes a close look at the pivotal kids can discover and explore events of that year, such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. and Senator Robert all over the Gardens! Kennedy assassinations, the zenith of the Beatles and Vietnam War protests on Become an Adventurer! college campuses. Young visitors will love this interactive new This was also a time of great change way to explore the great outdoors. Geared in Hershey. Explore The Hershey Com- to ages 4 – 11, this fun and challenging pany’s decision to embark on its first national media advertising campaign. Learn about the enroll- guide ment of Milton Hershey School’s first non-white students. Discover what led to the establishment contains of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Visitors will be able to experience this significant clues and time and its effect on our local community through rarely seen video, artifacts and oral histories. hints to Additional fee applies. A Program of ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and help e National Endowment for the Arts. them answer questions throughout the Gardens. And the award goes to… Successful Adventurers will select a sturdy, child-sized gardening tool to try out their newfound skills at home. $9.95 per guide; $7.95 for members. Sunday, May 23 at 7 p.m. "What's happening Local High School Theater Stars Steal the Spotlight in the Gardens today?" Visit the S.H.E.D. to find out! Following a suc- cessful inaugural year, excitement is mount- ing for this year’s live show. The Broadway Tony Awards® style ceremony will include musical numbers by nominated casts and per- formances by lead actor and actress nominees. Dennis Owens, abc27 news anchor, will return as master of ceremonies for this exhila- he curtain will rise at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May rating evening honoring 18 high schools from 23 for the Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards. across the region. Broadway and television TThis scholarship program recognizes excel- performers with Central Pennsylvania roots lence in local high school theater productions and will serve as presenters, as well as all 2009 stu- applauds talented students in Dauphin, Cumber- dent award recipients. “I am honored to pres- land and Lebanon counties, in addition to Eliza- ent an award,” says Brandon Hurd, Milton bethtown Area High School. Hershey School graduate and 2009 Outstand- New this year - visitors to the Gardens ing Actor in a Play. “Winning the award has can learn about the day's activities at the been one of my proudest accomplishments.” S.H.E.D. - the Summer Hub of Tickets start at Exploration & Discovery! just $10 and are sell- A fun and whimsical place, the S.H.E.D. will ing quickly! To pur- showcase everything the Gardens has to chase tickets, please offer. So stop by this summer and discover call the Hershey Children's Garden activities, The Great Theatre Box Office Garden Adventure, what’s in bloom, upcom- at 717.534.3405. ing events, membership opportunities - and more! TH ELEGACY MSHersheyFoundation.org Museum Conserves Native American Clothing Numerous artifacts suffer from decades of display or more than 70 years, three iconic figures stood watch in the Native American galleries at Hershey Museum. Created by the United States National Museum (now the SFmithsonian Institution) for less than $400, these figures were modeled after real people. “Plenty Coups, a Crow chief, wore a bone breast plate. He was a celebrated warrior and leader who successfully negotiated retention of Crow lands and preserved their culture,” said Valerie Seiber, collections manager. “The other figures were the Lakota-Sioux warrior and med - icine man Kicking Bear, who carried a spear that was embellished with eagle feathers, and Walks- in-the-Rain, a Blackfoot woman who safe - guarded her infant son in a beaded cradle A swab soaked in ethanol is used to remove residue from the beadwork on a A conservator uses a dry sponge to clean eagle feathers board.” breastplate on a headdress said Seiber. “Delicate dyed quill work had faded from vibrant red and blue to pale pink and gray. “70 years of light exposure, as well as temperature and The glass beads on the bear claw necklaces and breast plate were suffering from glass disease, an humidity fluctuations, took their toll on these artifacts.” irreversible condition that appears as a cloudy, white layer and causes ‘crizzling’ on the surface. While thousands of visitors and school stu - In severe cases, the glass deteriorated and crum - dents visited these displays, 70 years of light ex - bled in our hands.” posure, as well as temperature and humidity “Insects had damaged the wool lining of the fluctuations, took their toll on these artifacts. two headdresses and weasel fur embellishments When Hershey Museum closed in Septem - were all but destroyed,” Seiber said. “Delicate silk ber 2008, the clothing and embellishments were ribbons were faded and torn and copper alloy removed from the mannequins and evaluated by bells had corroded.” a team of conservators. “While some of the dam - Sixteen pieces are currently undergoing ex - age was obvious, it was not until the painstaking tensive cleaning and stabilization efforts at a local work of disassembling the mannequins was com - conservation lab. A very special exhibit high - plete that we had a better idea of what lay ahead,” lighting pieces from the Native American collec - tion is being planned for 2011. “We’re looking forward to sharing some of these amazing pieces with visitors again,” Seiber said. When not on ex - hibit, the artifacts will be housed in The Hershey Story’s state-of-the-art on-site storage facility. “Milton Hershey purchased this collection in the 1930s, so its preservation is a top priority for the museum,” Seiber said. “This conservation effort will ensure the community can enjoy these wonderful artifacts for many years to come.” Blackfoot woman, Walks-in-the-Rain, prior to disassembly A conservator examines the bear claw necklace on Chief at Hershey Museum Plenty Coups Sweet New Classes at the 2 Spring 2010 i iSSue 10 s! New for Kid Deliciously Fun Summer Camp Programs at The Hershey Story What’s Cookin’? FOR Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25 INDIVIDUALS 9 a.m. to noon each day For ages 5-8 Be a Part of our Team! Kids, find out what’s cookin’ this summer at The Docent Volunteer Opportunities Hershey Story through a week-long lineup of activi - ties that combine chocolate, science and history. What’s better than working with children and Start every day with an experience in the Chocolate chocolate? If you love history – and you have a Lab where you can use chocolate as an art form, few hours a week to dedicate to volunteering, mold summer shapes and engage in some friendly then join our team as a Hershey Story docent! chocolate chip cookie competition. Search for little- You’ll be a valuable asset to the education de - known facts about Hershey in the museum and delve into the special exhibit “1968 in America” partment as you: with some far-out crafts, such as tie-dyed t-shirts and lava lamps. provide assistance to school groups as they Cost: $125 for non-members, $100 for Hershey Story members. Please call 717.520.5722 to discover and learn in the Museum register. Experience provide walk-up lessons in the lobby with FOR Paint by Chocolate the mobile Chocolate Lab cart GROUPS June through August, morning and afternoon sessions assist or instruct in the Chocolate Lab, where For pre-K through grade 5 students use chocolate to learn about history, What could be more fun than painting with geography, economics and science. chocolate? This summer, The Hershey Story will offer local camp groups the op - portunity to find out! The fun begins when campers create a yummy take-home project where they’ll use chocolate as paint. Kids will discover what ingredients go into mak - ing chocolate so delicious! The adventure continues with “MuseumQuest,” a fun, in - teractive way for campers to learn about the many “stories” of Hershey. Cost: $11 per student; one free adult with every five students. Additional adults: $15 Please call 717.520.5722 to register. Join us and share your talents, make new friends and give back to your community! To learn more about the docent program, please Righteous! Join us for a Groovy Hershey Story Members’ Reception email [email protected] or call the volunteer coordinator’s office at ershey Story members, grab your bell bottoms and love 717.508.5958. beads and be our guest on Tuesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Hfor a groovy preview of the new "outta sight" special exhibit “1968 in America.” Don't be a square - come hang loose with the acoustic rock The Museum Seeks tunes of Autumn Brew and enjoy some far-out snacks and funky drinks! Look for your invitation in May. Curling Equipment This hip, new exhibit will open to the public on Wednesday, from 1970s June 16 and will run through October 20, 2010.