Social Studies Field Trips

Candy Americana Museum

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Candy Americana Museum
STREET: 48 Broad St.
CITY: Lititz STATE: PA ZIP: 17543 COUNTY: Lancaster
PHONE: 717-626-1131 FEES: None
HOURS AND DAYS: Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.

TEACHER INFORMATION FOR FIELD TRIPS

GRADES: 1 2 UNITS: Food, P&C, G&S
CONTACT: Candy Store staff PHONE: 717-626-3249
TYPE: Museum FEES: None
DAYS: M T W Th F HOURS: Tour hours, 10:30 am - 4 pm. Regular hours, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
LUNCH: Nearby park
GROUP SIZE: 40-45 maximum
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: no
LENGTH OF TOUR: 30 min., but it varies, self-guided

DESCRIPTION AND RESOURCESDESCRIPTION: All phases of the candy industry, including manufacturing, packaging, and advertising are featured in the Wilber Chocolate Company's museum. A hand dipping candy kitchen, circa l900 is included. Students may then visit the candy store. This site can be visited in conjunction with a study of the Amish Community. A nearby site that could be visited are the Anderson Bakery.

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Last updated on Oct. 4, 1999
Maintained by Martin M. Creel: Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us

NAME: Candy Americana Museum
STREET: 48 Broad St.
CITY: Lititz	STATE: PA	ZIP: 17543	COUNTY: Lancaster
PHONE: 717-626-1131		FEES: None
HOURS AND DAYS: Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.

GRADES: 1 2	UNITS: Food, P&C, G&S
CONTACT: Candy Store staff	PHONE: 717-626-3249
TYPE: Museum	FEES: None
DAYS: M T W Th F	HOURS: Tour hours, 10:30 am - 4 pm. Regular hours, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
LUNCH: Nearby park
GROUP SIZE: 40-45 maximum
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: no
LENGTH OF TOUR: 30 min., but it varies, self-guided