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Hormel Historic Home

The Hormels greet visitors to the HHH

Now that all the Christmas decorations are put away, I am rediscovering many items that are on display year round. I will be looking into ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, January 17, 2015 6:23 pm

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A quick start to the new year

We are now 10 days into the New Year and time is already going by quickly. Based on the following clipping from the Austin Daily ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, January 10, 2015 5:24 pm

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Hopes for a good 2014 came true

It stuns me that this is the third time I am writing a New Year’s column as director of the Hormel Historic Home. I looked ... Read more

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

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Saying goodbye to 2014, hello to 2015

How can a seven-day week go by so slowly sometimes, but a 365-day year can fly by? I am in awe reflecting on all that ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, December 28, 2014 7:01 am

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Johnson: Groups come together to feature new program

A new program has begun at the Hormel Historic Home. In partnership with the Mower County Historical Society and the Austin Public Library, we are ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, December 14, 2014 7:54 am

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HHH sees another successful cookie bake

Well, we did it again. We hosted another German Cookie Bake for a tour group. Fifty guests from the Mason City, Clear Lake, and Osage, ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, December 6, 2014 5:28 pm

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Holiday Open House another success

Another Holiday Open House is now a part of the history of the Hormel Historic Home. We welcomed more than 160 guests last weekend for ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, November 29, 2014 6:34 pm

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Thanksgiving special in the HHH

There is much for which to be thankful this time of year. Although Christmas comes early at the Hormel Historic Home, I still try very hard ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, November 22, 2014 5:57 pm

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HHH continues a holiday tradition

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas around the Hormel Historic Home. Gradually, trees — 27 of them of various shapes, sizes and flocking ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, November 16, 2014 8:02 am

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Inglenook used for a variety of purposes

The Hormel Historic Home inglenook has been used for a variety of purposes lately. It is always an attractive area that draws the eye, but ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, November 8, 2014 5:10 pm

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October, November big months for HHH

October and November have been significant months in the history of the Hormel Historic Home on a few occasions. George A. Hormel purchased the home ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, November 2, 2014 8:18 am

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Getting a first-time view of the HHH

I tried a couple new recipes last week and served them at the Hormel Historic Home dining room table. This is the very same table ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, October 25, 2014 5:05 pm

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Music to fill the halls of the HHH

My column last week ran alongside a wonderful article about a regional artist who continues to advance her musical career.  Prior to the publishing of ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, October 18, 2014 5:36 pm

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October is a month of significance

October is a significant month in the history of the Hormel family in Austin. In 1887, after years of traveling the road as a hide ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, October 11, 2014 5:25 pm

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James J. Hill was a model businessman

Last week I mentioned John J. Hill in my column when I should have said James J. Hill. I apologize for the confusion.  My mistake ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, October 4, 2014 5:43 pm

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