Milton Hershey’s Chocolate Revolution

Welcome to Drew Explores, the podcast where history and place meet to tell extraordinary stories. In this episode, we explore the rise of Hershey, Pennsylvania, and how Milton Hershey helped shape the modern American chocolate industry. From rural farmland, he built not just a factory, but a company town grounded in accessibility, quality, and social planning. His approach to mass production brought chocolate to the masses and helped turn holidays like Easter into nationwide consumer events. We also look at how his legacy lives on through institutions like the Milton Hershey School and the lasting identity of the town itself. This episode connects the man, the place, and the vision that made chocolate a cornerstone of American life.