Milton Snavely Hershey (September 13, 1857 – October 13, 1945) was an American chocolatier, businessman, and philanthropist. Trained in the confectionery business, Hershey pioneered the …

Apr 3, 2014 · American manufacturer and philanthropist who founded the Hershey Chocolate Corporation and popularized chocolate candy throughout much of the world.

Milton Snavely Hershey (born Sept. 13, 1857, near Hockersville, Pa., U.S.—died Oct. 13, 1945, Hershey, Pa.) was an American manufacturer and philanthropist who founded the Hershey …

Learn more about Milton Hershey's history and how he turned failure into success. Explore the founder's early life and how he started Milton Hershey School.

When Milton Hershey died in 1945 at 88 years of age, a chocolate bar had car-ried his name around the world and made him a legend. Poor boy turned million-aire, he was loved and admired as well as …

The Milton S. Hershey Testamentary Trust supports the Derry Township School District, the local public school district. Since his death in 1945 at age 88, Milton S. Hershey's legacy has thrived in a …

In addition to leaving us with America’s most iconic chocolate bar, Milton S. Hershey left behind a legacy of goodness. It’s a story of persistence, spirit, compassion, selflessness and purpose.

After many accomplishments and a successful life, Milton Hershey died at the age of 88 on October 13, 1945, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Since his death, Milton Hershey's legacy has changed the world.

Milton founded Hershey, Pennsylvania, in 1903. It was a modest settlement of 700 people before he came to town. But he saw potential and grew it to a thriving company town. He implemented modern …

Hershey's contributions extended beyond chocolate; he founded the Milton Hershey School for orphaned boys in 1909 and played a significant role in the development of Hershey, Pennsylvania, …