Jesse Krimes

Hersheypark History

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Jesse Krimes is a multimedia artist whose work is now featured in the MET. He spoke with Asia Tabb at WITF's Premier Circle event last week. This is that interview.

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Dr. John R. Haddad is the author of a new book, “Thrill Ride: The Transformation of Hersheypark.” Dr. Haddad is professor of American Studies and Popular Culture at Penn State Harrisburg. 'Thrill Ride’ combines storytelling with deep historical research to take readers on a journey through Hersheypark’s transformation from a traditional amusement park for chocolate factory employees to a major attraction enjoyed by millions.  

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Jesse Krimes is a multimedia artist whose work is now featured in the MET. He spoke with Asia Tabb at WITF's Premier Circle event last week. This is that interview.
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Dr. John R. Haddad is the author of a new book,&nbsp;<a data-ogsc="rgb(36, 36, 36)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">&ldquo;Thrill Ride: The Transformation of Hersheypark.&rdquo; Dr. Haddad is&nbsp;</a>professor of American Studies and Popular Culture at Penn State Harrisburg. 'Thrill Ride&rsquo; combines storytelling with deep historical research to take readers on a journey through Hersheypark&rsquo;s transformation from a traditional amusement park for chocolate factory employees to a major attraction enjoyed by millions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, host Asia Tabb starts conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, host Asia Tabb starts conversations about what&rsquo;s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

The Spark

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, host Asia Tabb start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, host Asia Tabb start the conversations about what&rsquo;s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at&nbsp;<a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

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