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Gratitude for dedication to preserve history

Gratitude: for those who preserve historic structures. Did you know that the state of Minnesota employs a National Register Historian whose job it is to ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, November 17, 2018 6:50 am

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Gratitude for those willing to share pieces of history

Gratitude: for old things and for those willing to share them. Several months ago I mentioned that the Hormel Historic Home had been given two ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, November 10, 2018 7:00 am

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Time for the holidays

It’s time for me to make my annual apology about how early the Hormel Historic Home embraces the Christmas holiday. I am sorry if it ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, November 3, 2018 6:22 am

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Relatives of the HHH’s original owners visit

The Hormel Historic Home received some very special guests last week. Kirby and Connie Cook live in the state of Washington, but they were visiting ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, October 27, 2018 6:30 am

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A look into George Hormel’s first days in Austin

My guest columnist today is Mr. George A. Hormel himself. On Oct. 20, 1887, 131 years ago today, George wrote the following letter on Fleck ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, October 20, 2018 7:15 am

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The opportunity to learn from experts

Mankind has always looked to ‘experts’ for advice on how to live, how to conduct business, how to treat others, and how to do just ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, October 13, 2018 6:50 am

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A night for Walt Whitman and history

What do Walt Whitman, Shakespeare and George Hormel have in common? George Hormel stated that he gained an appreciation for poetry and the writing of ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, October 6, 2018 7:14 am

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Mission to educate

The mission of the Hormel Historic Home is pretty broad, which allows us to be a part of many different initiatives. In a nutshell, we ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, September 29, 2018 6:41 am

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George Hormel’s sweet new ride

I have previously written about the cars the Hormel family owned, but I recently found reference to another car they purchased in 1918. On June ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, September 22, 2018 7:28 am

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Tree comes down at HHH

You may know that the view from my office window allows me to enjoy the garden and all its seasonal changes. I also see walkers, ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, September 15, 2018 7:10 am

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Jay Hormel hit the gridiron

Did you know that Jay C. Hormel played football? The only reason I know this is because we have two photos identifying him as part ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, September 8, 2018 7:08 am

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Legacy began with a need to earn money

When George Hormel officially went into the meat business he was in his early teens and only did so because his wages were needed at ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, September 1, 2018 6:41 am

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Budget work never really does change

The end of August brings a flurry of activity to my desk. August is the end of the Hormel Historic Home fiscal year which means ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, August 25, 2018 6:17 am

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Volunteering for history

Another county fair has come and gone. Throughout the years, fair time has meant different things for my family, as I am sure it has ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, August 18, 2018 6:50 am

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New garden tour available

The Hormel Historic Home now has new tour to offer. The Secret Garden tour might appeal more to the younger visitor, but all are encouraged ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, August 11, 2018 7:09 am

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