Milton Hershey was born on a farm close to Hershey Pennsylvania. His first three business attempts in Philadelphia, New York, and Chicago failed.
After traveling to foreign countries, Hershey discovered caramel and had a huge success, but in the year 1893 decided to make chocolate instead.
In 1905 Hershey started making milk chocolate in his new factory. His chocolate was soon considered the best chocolate in America.
In 1909 Milton Hershey built a school in the town of Hershey Pennsylvania. He named it the Milton Hershey School, and it is still a school today, about 101 years later.
Hershey Park started as a recreation area for Hershey’s employees. Now it is a large amusement park.