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Hormel Historic Home

Creating your own masterpiece

What do the words “atmospheric perspective” mean to you? According to www.dictionary.com the definition is “a technique of rendering depth or distance in painting by ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, March 27, 2016 7:01 am

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Sharing the gift of history

I have recently been asked to speak on the topic of the “Gift of Sharing Community History.” The title had me stumped for a while, ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, March 20, 2016 7:05 am

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A personality to make people smile

Do you recognize anyone in this photo?  I received the picture from Steve Rowe because he wanted to highlight the smile of the second man ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, March 13, 2016 7:01 am

foodie throwdown

Winning at home

In the past few weeks the Hormel Historic Home has crowned several “winners” of whom we are very proud. Thirty-four young people participated in the ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, March 6, 2016 7:01 am

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Celebrating Spam and the HHH

Guests that visit the Hormel Historic Home have questions about the home’s architecture. They ask about the Hormel family and how to pronounce the last ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, February 27, 2016 4:01 pm

Columnists

A partnership of personal, business

George A. Hormel and Lillian Belle Gleason were married on Feb. 24, 1892, just three months following the formation of the Geo. A. Hormel & ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, February 20, 2016 5:21 pm

Hormel Historic Home

Lip-smackin’ Foodie Throwdown on the way

I love spending time in the kitchen and trying new recipes. My side tables are full of cooking magazines with the corners folded down so I ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, February 14, 2016 7:25 am

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Restoration of kitchen has begun

The Hormel Historic Home is excited to have begun the restoration of the historic kitchen in the 1871 home. With the addition of the commercial ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, February 7, 2016 1:01 pm

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Weddings are not new to the HHH

More than 60 soon-to-be brides visited the Hormel Historic Home last Sunday for the annual Austin Wedding Showcase. With 25 wedding service providers on site, ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, January 31, 2016 7:10 am

Hormel Historic Home

MarySue Hormel Harris returns

Make plans to attend the Midwinter Musicale at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. MarySue Hormel Harris and her great-nephew, Sam Stacy, will once again share their ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, January 24, 2016 6:01 am

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Hormel Historic Home: Winters provided long days, hunger

Winter is finally upon us so I thought I would share a few seasonal recollections from George Hormel. Referring to his time working in the ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, January 17, 2016 7:01 am

Hormel Historic Home

New Year’s Eve and a birthday Club

Everyone celebrates the New Year a little differently. Fondue with the kids has become a tradition in my family’s home. Whether we will be awake ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, January 10, 2016 7:01 am

Hormel Historic Home

Another year of highlights and fun

Another January has come and another 12 months are ahead. Is it a clean slate or a long road? However I look at it, I ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, January 3, 2016 7:01 am

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Christmas in the HHH’s kitchen

I have been spending a lot of time in kitchens lately. In my own personal kitchen I do the traditional holiday baking and gifting. My ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, December 27, 2015 7:01 am

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YWCA put on big and festive shows

I recently came across a couple holiday news articles pertaining to activities at the historic YWCA. Below is a reprint of a Saturday, Dec. 16, ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, December 20, 2015 8:33 am

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