Founders Hall, Milton Hershey School
Founders Hall
A boarding school founded by Hershey for orphans; the soaring dome of Founders Hall and a free documentary tell the story of Hershey's charitable legacy.
Milton Hershey School was founded in 1909 by the Hersheys. It originally offered free education to orphaned boys. The Hersheys left nearly all of their fortune to the school in a trust, and it remains one of the controlling shareholders of The Hershey Company today. The school provides free room, board and education for more than 2,000 students from low-income families. Founders Hall, completed in 1970, has one of the largest unsupported domes in North America. The visitor center is free to enter and shows a documentary about the Hersheys and the history of the school. It's a good place to understand why the town of Hershey exists.
Opening hours
Visitor center usually 10:00–15:00
Nearby sights
- Hershey Theatre
- Chocolate Avenue
- ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park
- The Hershey Story
- Tröegs Independent Brewing
- Hersheypark
- Hershey's Chocolate World
- Hershey Gardens