The Dearden House is a living tribute to William Dearden '40, a man who exemplfied Milton S. Hershey's vision for the students of Hershey Industrial School, now known as Milton Hershey School. The Dearden House is home to the Homestead Chapter.

More than a building dedicated to the great works of one man, the Dearden House serves a more noble legacy.

As an ever-changing and vibrant meeting place, historical location and conference center, the Dearden House will touch the lives of people of all ages and from all walks of life.

Driving Directions

Heading West on 322 from Campbelltown:
Turn left onto Homestead Road (at Hershey High School) go approx. 1.1 miles and then turn left onto Fishburn Road/PA 743 South. Travel approx. 1 mile and turn right onto McCorkel Road. The main entrance to the Alumni Campus is on the right.

Heading East on 322 towards Hershey: 
Follow Rte. 322 East past the Hershey Medical Center and continue to the intersection of Firshburn Road and Rte. 322. Brownstone Masonic Lodge is located on the northeast corner. Turn right and continue on Fishburn Road which turns into PA 743 South. Continue on 743 South and turn right onto McCorkel Road. The main entrance to the Alumni Campus is on the right.

From Hershey square :
Take 743 South to the light at Giant and turn left. Continue on 743 South and turn right onto McCorkel Road. The main entrance to the Alumni Campus is on the right.

From Founders Hall:
Turn south (right) onto Meadow Lane. Continue to Meadow Lane until it ends at Bachmanville Road. Make a right onto Bachmanville Road and continue until Homestead Road. Make a left onto Homestead Road which will intersect with 743 South. Continue on 743 South and turn right onto McCorkel Road. The main entrance to the Alumni Campus is on the right.

From Lancaster:
Follow 283 West towards Harrisburg; take the Hershey exit to 743 North. Continue on 743 North for approximately 5 miles. Turn left onto McCorkel Road. The main entrance to the Alumni Campus is on the right