In 1918 he placed most of his fortune in trust for the school. Today, the Milton Hershey School enrolls 1100 boys and girls who meet admission criteria. In 1970 Founders Hall was dedicated as a tribute to Milton S. Hershey and his wife Catherine. The Founders Hall Rotunda is the second largest in the world. Visitors can tour areas of this beautiful building and its grounds weekdays all year.
Admission is free.
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