-
Milton Hershey is born
Milton Hershey is born in Dauhphin County Pennsylvania. -
Crystal A Caramels
Hershey at the young age of 20 creates his first candy company, Crystal A Caramels. -
World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago
Milton discovers the art of chocolate making from a german manufacturer. -
Hershey Company Arises
Hershey creates Hershey Chocolate company and begins experimenting with making chocolate as a coating for caramel. -
First Hershey Bar
The first ever hershey chocolate bar is enjoyed in America -
Hershey's First Factory is born.
Hershey purchases 1200 acres and creates their first factory near his hometown in Pennsylvania. -
Hershey's Kiss is invented
The first hershey's kiss is invented. -
Hershey's Syrup
Hershey's syrup is introduced. -
1941-45 World War 2
Hershey's sends over 1 billion rations of chocolates to the troops serving in Word War 2 -
Hershey's Cookies N Creme Created
Hershey introduces the cookies and creme candy bar.