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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 ...

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Telling a story that mesmerizes

I am amazed at how some people can tell a story that mesmerizes an audience from the opening ...

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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 ...

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New education series coming soon

A new educational series will begin in September. After many years of offering the Social Concerns programming, the ...

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Representing the best of Mower

I learned a great deal at the recent History Happy Hour held at the Hormel Historic Home. Ken ...

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A donation of Hormel art

I recently wrote of Lizzie Hormel’s role in the creation of the Art and Travel Club. Now you ...

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Christmas on the mind at HHH

“O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree.” I know it is way too early to be singing holiday music, ...

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When the walls tells us the past

There are many days I walk through the Hormel Historic Home and say “I wish these walls could ...

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Battle of the bats

“Albert Lea Council vs. Austin Prides Will Cross Bats Saturday” That was the headline of an article in ...

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HHH working to be kid-friendly

The typical visitor to the Hormel Historic Home is not someone under the age of 18. In fact, ...

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Johnson: George Hormel’s hometown celebrated 4th in grand style

I hope your Fourth of July celebrations have been safe, festive and filled with appreciation for the freedoms ...

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Hormel family hosted dinners, lavish parties

I often try to imagine how the modern Hormel Historic Home was utilized in the past. There are ...

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A pair of special B-days at the HHH

June 25 marks the birthdays of two Hormel women, George’s sister, Charlotte, and his daughter-in-law, Germaine. Charlotte Hormel ...

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Garden in bloom

Summer has arrived. To the Hormel Historic Home that means many things. It means we have gardening and ...

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Grant allows for new exhibits at the HHH

The Hormel Historic Home will soon have three newly completed exhibits on display. With a grant from the Hormel ...

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