MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 4, 2025) — Today, the name Hershey is synonymous with quality chocolate. But that wasn't always the case. Milton S Hershey worked hard and failed often before his chocolate company was finally successful. And when he did become a household name and earned a vast fortune, Milton and his wife Catherine decided to give it all away.
Because of their generosity, tens of thousands of orphans have been saved, protected, and educated. Attend this illustrated lecture to hear the "behind the scenes" story of this beloved American company. Laura Keyes will be delighting audiences with her presentation. Miss Keyes graduated from UW-Madison with a Master’s Degree in Library Studies, and has been presenting on historic topics for almost 15 years. #HistoricVoices
Refreshments will follow the program in the Butterworth dining room — including Hershey Chocolate!
No reservations are needed to attend. The event is funded by the William Butterworth Foundation, manager of both Butterworth Center, 1105 8 Street, Moline, IL 61265, and Deere-Wiman House, 817 11 Avenue, Moline 61265. No charge for admission. For more information, call (309) 743-2701, or go to butterworthcenter.com.
