News Release

2003 grad named associate director of new Hershey museum

August 21, 2008

Penn State Harrisburg graduate Amy Bischof is playing a major role in the new museum being constructed by the M.S. Hershey Foundation.

Bischof, who earned a master’s degree in American Studies from the college in 2003, has been appointed associate director of The Hershey Story, the new museum is now under construction on Chocolate Avenue and scheduled to open in January.

The museum is designed to honor and preserve the life and legacy of Milton S. Hershey, as well as the town and the school he created. It was also announced that Don Papson will serve as the museum’s interim director.

For more than 10 years, Bischof has served in various positions within the curatorial department of the Hershey Museum, most recently as senior curator. During her tenure, she has developed numerous exhibits on topics relating to the development of the Hershey community, expanded the museum’s collection, and conducted extensive research projects. She also serves on the board of the Pennsylvania Labor History Society.