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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Experiences of an intern

Once a year (sometimes more) I am fortunate to introduce a guest columnist. This summer we have enjoyed ...

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