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Milton Snavely Hershey (September 13, 1857 – October 13, 1945) was an American chocolatier, businessman, and philanthropist. Trained in the confectionery business, Hershey pioneered the manufacture of caramel, using fresh milk.
Apr 3, 2014 · Milton Hershey was almost on the Titanic during its fateful final voyage, even putting down a $300 deposit for the crossing, but a business emergency made him change his travel plans at the...
Milton Hershey was a man of many titles, and social entrepreneur was one of them. It was Milton’s wit, instinct and knack for innovation and drive to enhance the quality of life for others that led to some of The Hershey Company’s most revolutionary measures.
Students of Hershey Industrial School, 1915-1920. Discover more about Milton Hershey, his town and his company at The Hershey Story. This state-of-the-art museum located in the heart of Chocolatetown gives an insider look at the legacy of one of the 20th century’s most philanthropic entrepreneurs.
Jun 4, 2024 · 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 Chocolate Corporation and was instrumental in popularizing chocolate candy throughout much of the world.
In the early 1900s, Milton S. Hershey made one of the great American fortunes through dogged persistence and the courage to pursue a dream. Though he was modest and unassuming in appearance, Milton Hershey was a shrewd and determined businessman.
Milton Hershey’s love for confection started at a young age and flourished when he established The Hershey Chocolate Company in 1894. By 1900, we sold our very first candy bar. Today, our portfolio of brands has expanded beyond the beloved and iconic HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bar.
