Member-only story

Milton Hershey: Young Chocolatier

James Gray

·13.9k Followers· Follow

Published in Milton Hershey: Young Chocolatier (Childhood Of Famous Americans)

4 min read · 5 days before

233 View Claps

33 Respond

Save

Listen

Childhood of Famous Americans

Milton Hershey was born on September 13, 1857, in Derry Church, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Henry and Fanny Hershey, and he had two older sisters. Milton's father was a farmer, and his mother was a homemaker. The Hersheys were a poor family, and they lived in a small, two-room house.

Milton Hershey: Young Chocolatier (Childhood of Famous Americans)

by M.M. Eboch

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	293 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	225 pages

Milton was a sickly child, and he often had to stay home from school. He spent much of his time reading and learning about the world around him. Milton was also very creative, and he loved to make things. When he was 14 years old, he built a small candy press, and he began making his own candy.

Milton's candy was a hit with his friends and family, and he soon started selling it in local stores. Milton's business grew quickly, and he soon had his own candy factory. In 1894, Milton Hershey introduced his first chocolate bar, and it was an instant success.

Milton Hershey's chocolate business continued to grow, and he soon became one of the most famous chocolatiers in the world. He built a large factory in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and he also founded the Milton Hershey School, a boarding school for orphaned boys.

Milton Hershey was a generous man, and he donated much of his money to charity. He also helped to improve the lives of his employees, and he provided them with good wages and benefits.

Milton Hershey died on October 13, 1945, at the age of 88. He is remembered as one of the most successful and generous businessmen in American history.

Legacy

Milton Hershey's legacy lives on today through the Hershey Company, which is one of the largest chocolate companies in the world. The Hershey Company produces a wide variety of chocolate products, including candy bars, chocolate chips, and cocoa powder.

The Milton Hershey School continues to provide a quality education to orphaned boys. The school has helped to improve the lives of thousands of young men, and it is a testament to Milton Hershey's generosity and dedication to helping others.

Milton Hershey was a true American success story. He was a man who overcame adversity to achieve his dreams. He was also a man who used his success to help others. Milton Hershey is an inspiration to us all, and his legacy will continue to live on for generations to come.