Chocolate Museum
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The Chocolate Museum tells the story of candy-making in St. Stephen - through chocolate-making demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, interactive computer displays, candy-making equipment, and a unique collection of chocolate boxes.
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Brothers James and Gilbert Ganong grew up in rural New Brunswick where their father farmed and kept a general store. Some years after leaving home to pursue separate careers, they decided to move to St. Stephen and go into business together.
In 1873 they opened their own grocery store and, when it almost failed, they added candy - then a specialty item - to the list of wares for sale. Meeting with success, they started to make their own candy to sell in the store.
From this modest beginning, Ganong Bros. Ltd. grew dramatically. By 1930 the company was a major corporation employing 700 people.
