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Living with autism

Published 6:32am Thursday, April 8, 2010

Quincy Muzik plays chess. He enjoys his Nintendo DS like a lot of kids. He has three dogs, loves history and his favorite movie is ... Read more

Mary Barinka: Celebrating acceptance

Published 6:30am Saturday, April 17, 2021

By Mary Barinka Community Autism Resource Specialist Hormel Historic Home In April we celebrate Autism Acceptance/Awareness month!  (As guest columnist this week I want to ... Read more

Hormel Historic Home: Room to celebrate

Published 6:20am Saturday, July 13, 2019

We all know time flies, but can you believe that the Hormel Historic Home Carriage Hall Event Center will be 10 years old this fall? ... Read more

Round of cards

Published 5:42am Saturday, June 22, 2019

Although I am not sure George and Lillian would approve, we have a new family artifact on display in the Hormel Historic Home Atrium. The ... Read more

Highlighting a busy summer

Published 7:38am Saturday, July 21, 2018

There were several notable events or dates at the Hormel Historic Home in the past few weeks that make it hard for me to choose ... Read more

Preparing for Freedom Fest Hog Jog, bike race

Published 8:03am Thursday, June 28, 2018

Freedom Fest officially begins on Friday, June 29. While much of the festivities will take place July 3-4, here are a few weekend events that ... Read more

Program opens doors for students

Published 11:11am Saturday, August 12, 2017

For the last four years the Hormel Historic Home has been fortunate to participate in the Step Up Internship program sponsored by the Austin Schools. ... Read more

Prediction came true in 2016

Published 1:01pm Sunday, January 1, 2017

At this time last year I wrote, “I know 2016 is going to be another great year at the Hormel Historic Home. “With a kitchen ... Read more

Johnson: HHH ‘camp is awesome’

Published 6:00am Sunday, July 10, 2016

Do you have fond memories of attending summer camp as a kid? The Hormel Historic Home hosted its seventh successful Circle of Friends Day Camp ... Read more

Camp teaches children life skills

Published 11:04am Wednesday, June 29, 2016

A few elementary-aged children huddled around a table to make a pie Tuesday morning, an activity aimed at helping them learn life skills. Read more

Get your chance to meet The Band Perry

Published 7:12pm Saturday, June 25, 2016

  How would you like to personally meet members of The Band Perry? All you have to do is purchase a raffle ticket from one ... Read more

United for kids

Published 7:01am Sunday, October 18, 2015

In recent weeks, Director Diane Baker’s office at the United Way of Mower County has been filled with boxes to collect coats, mittens, hats and ... Read more

Widening the circle; Special education camps expanding in Austin

Published 10:27am Wednesday, July 15, 2015

The Hormel Historic Home is often used for social gatherings, and the recent spate of day camps for area students is no exception. At the ... Read more

HHH working to be kid-friendly

Published 6:01am Sunday, July 12, 2015

The typical visitor to the Hormel Historic Home is not someone under the age of 18. In fact, when young people do visit here they ... Read more

Committee worked to improve garden

Published 6:16pm Saturday, July 12, 2014

I had the privilege, along with 26 other people, of following Vicki Trimble on the Peace Garden tour.  Every time I am out there I ... Read more