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Continued from page 15 U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center
Hersheypark®
In 1907, Milton Hershey opened “Hershey Park” as This is the premier facility for historical research on
a place where his chocolate factory’s workers and U.S. Army history dedicated to “Telling the Army
their families could relax and be entertained. What story...one Soldier at a time.” The expansive campus
began with a single pavilion and landscaped green includes the Visitor and Education Center, the U.S.
space has grown into one of the nation’s best- Army War College Library, the U.S. Army Military
loved amusement parks. At the heart of it all now is History Institute, and the Army Heritage Trail. The
exactly as it was then – family. Center includes interpretive and interactive exhibits
and the research library and archive. The Visitor
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race and Education Center is dedicated to educating
visitors about the culture and experiences of
Course American soldiers featuring special exhibits, an
interpretive gallery, museum store, cafe, and
multipurpose rooms for events, lectures and
workshops. The main gallery features the exhibit,
“The Soldier Experience,” highlighting the history
of the U.S. Army from the Spanish-American War
to current missions as well as a changing gallery.
The Army Heritage Trail is a mile-long walking path
connecting military history through interactive
and full-scale military exhibits including a Cobra
helicopter, Civil War encampment cabins, WWI
trench system and more. The trail is open dawn to
dusk every day; exhibits on the trail are open during
normal business hours, weather permitting.
Central Pennsylvania’s premier casino and horse For more information on planning your next
racing track, located between Hershey and reunion in Pennsylvania’s Hershey Harrisburg Region,
Harrisburg, features over 50 of the most action
filled table games; more than 2,450 hot slots; and contact Sandy Stewart, Group Tour Manager at
exciting live and simulcast thoroughbred horse Sandy@HersheyHarrisburg.org or 717-231-2988.
racing year-round. In addition to live entertainment,
the casino features a variety of restaurants ranging See more at VisitHersheyHarrisburg.org/GroupTours
from elegant fine dining at the Final Cut Steakhouse
and great casual fare at the Mountainview Terrace
Lounge overlooking the track; to the Skybox Sports
Bar and Epic Buffet. Guests must be 21 or older to
enter the casino.
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