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History Happy Hour

Putting on a show at the HHH

You are invited to take a break from the holiday baking, shopping, and frenzy to enjoy a piano concert on Monday in the Hormel Historic ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, December 13, 2015 7:01 am

Hormel Historic Home

History from Hormel grandsons

Friday, Dec. 4 would have been George A. Hormel’s 155th birthday.  I wonder what he would think about the fact that people still recognize him ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, December 6, 2015 7:01 am

Hormel Historic Home

Make a Hallmark moment at home

My vision of creating a Hallmark-esque Christmas event has come true. The Hormel Historic Home kicked off its holiday season with three days of events ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, November 29, 2015 7:01 am

Hormel Historic Home

More artifacts coming to HHH

Another great donation. Jamie Hormel, the widow of Geordie Hormel II, recently shared more of her collection of Hormel family artifacts with the HHH in ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, November 22, 2015 7:01 am

Holly Johnson

The draw of the moose antlers

Moose antlers are one of the most unique donations the Hormel Historic Home has ever received. Several months ago a couple ladies visited the HHH ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, November 15, 2015 7:01 am

Columnists

HHH’s Johnson: Preach moderation

Moderation. That was tip number one given by Mayo Clinic Health Systems Dietitian, Emily Schmidt during her recent presentation during our Hearth & Home Series ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, November 7, 2015 5:38 pm

Hormel Historic Home

Crowd has larger role in contest

At our recent History Happy Hour event, people heard stories about how Prohibition affected our region. Presenter Dean Ulland explained how Mower County voted to ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, November 1, 2015 7:01 am

Hormel Historic Home

October a big month for Hormel history

This time last year I wrote about the significance of October 1887, as that is when the partnership between George Hormel and Anton Friedrich began, ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, October 18, 2015 7:01 am

Hormel Historic Home

The sweet sounds of a victrola

I recently discovered that the antique victrola at the Hormel Historic Home is in working order. We moved the large cabinet from the historic home’s ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, October 4, 2015 7:01 am

Ben Hormel

Cars a big part of the Hormels

Antique cars that belonged to Hormel family members have been on my mind recently due to photos, newspaper articles, and inquiries from the public. According ... Read more

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

Hormel Historic Home

Hormel Historic Home: Keeping that authentic feel

As I have written before George and Lillian Hormel left their home fully furnished when they donated it to the YWCA in 1927. The items ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, September 20, 2015 12:01 pm

Hormel Historic Home

Remembering Jay’s special day

Sept. 11 would have been Jay Hormel’s 123rd birthday. Because Jay was a child when he lived in the Hormel Historic Home, I thought I ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, September 13, 2015 7:01 am

Hormel Historic Home

Telling a story that mesmerizes

I am amazed at how some people can tell a story that mesmerizes an audience from the opening remarks to the closing comments. I am ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, September 6, 2015 7:01 am

Hormel Historic Home

It’s that time again for membership

For the last two years, I have written a column at this time of year regarding our annual membership campaign. It’s that time again, but ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, August 30, 2015 7:01 am

Hearth Home Series

New education series coming soon

A new educational series will begin in September. After many years of offering the Social Concerns programming, the Hormel Historic Home is replacing it with ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, August 23, 2015 7:27 am

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