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Birth of Milton S. Hershey
Milton S. Hershey was born on September 13, 1857 in Derry Township, PA . -
Early life
Milton S. Hershey grew up on a small family farm and that was his first job; helping his dad on the farm. -
When he Learned his Love for Candy
When Milton S. Hershey was 14, he discovered his passion for candy making. -
Apprentice for Master Confectioner Joseph Royer
For four years Milton was an apprentice in Lancaster. -
The Adventure to Learn about Candy
Milton S. Hershey traveled to Denver, Colorado and there he learned to make caramel with fresh milk. -
Milton S. Hershey visited the Museum
Hershey visited the German chocolate-making machinery exhibited at the World's Columbia Exposition and was fascinated with the idea of making a candy company. -
the Start of the Lancaster Caramel Company
Milton S. Hershey went too Lancaster, PA and created and started his first company. -
The Idea of Hershey
Milton S. Hershey started making chocolate and he found out that he loved making this unique sweet -
Milton S. Hershey getting Married
At the age of 43 Milton S. Hershey got married to his fiancee Kitty. -
The Start of Hershey Company
Milton S. Hershey sold Lancaster Caramel Company for 1 million dollars and sold his first Hersheys chocolate bar. -
The Start of Hershey Industrial School
Milton and Kitty founded a school for orphan boys for a chance for them to get an education. -
His Wife's Death
On October 13, 1945 his wife Kitty died. After her death Milton funded all of his fortune to his school. -
Hershey Foundation
Milton S. Hershey founded the M.S. Hershey foundation. It helped provide culture opportunities in the work place. -
Milton S. Hershey's Death
On October 13, 1845, at the age of 88 Milton S, Hershey passed away. -
Todays Impact
Today Hersheys is the biggest chocolate manufacture in the world and is doing really well in the stock market.