DID YOU KNOW?
reserved, Hershey had a quiet demeanor that contrasted greatly with that of many of America's other business titans. While he seldom wrote or read, and had been forced to leave school early, Hershey was driven to make sure those around him received a solid education.
His display of wealth was rather modest, if not downright thrifty. His house and the community he had helped create meant everything to him. When it came to building his own home, he made sure the Hershey Company headquarters was part of the view. Following his wife Catherine's death, Hershey never remarried and supposedly carried a picture of his late wife wherever he traveled. In keeping with the work ethic his mother instilled in him, Hershey continued to work well into his 80s. He died in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on October 13, 1945.
Lastly, his legacy as a businessman and philanthropist continues to this day. The Hershey Chocolate Company has endured as one of the world's great candy makers, with brands that include Almond Joy, Mounds, Cadbury, Reese’s, and Twizzlers.
Just as impressive, the Milton Hershey School now serves about 1,900 students each year, while the M.S. Hershey Foundation, established in 1935, funds educational and cultural activities for Hershey residents. I hope you enjoyed this article! Below is a link to Milton Hershey attractions, plus a video. https://www.hersheypa.com/things-to-do/attractions/