History Happy Hour is a partnership between the Hormel Historic Home, Friends of the Austin Public, and the Mower County Historical Society. Our goal is to offer history lovers a time to connect with others and to learn from a variety of presentations.
Events are FREE for members of Hormel Historic Home, Friends of the Austin Public Library or Mower County Historical Society. $5 for non-members. SPACE WILL BE LIMITED SO PLEASE REGISTER BY CALLING 507-433-4243 OR via e-mail. Presentation 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Light packaged snacks included Cash bar available Upcoming Events Monday, October 12, 2020 - The “Feedsack Story”, Presented by Yvonne Cory Hear about a women’s role in taking the use of mundane pieces of cloth to a whole new height through the war years, factory labor, and hardships. Monday, November 9, 2020 – Historic Treasures, Presented by Jaimie Timm See and hear the stories of items from the Mower County Historical Society Collection Monday, December 14, 2020 – Adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Produced by Randy Forster and Lisa Deyo Virtual History Happy Hour presented in May, 2020. History Happy Hour Programs Women in Baseball presented by Paul Spyhalski Presentation slides & Notes Presentation Intro Video “A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.” Benjamin Franklin |
Enjoy exploring Mower County via video tours of some of Austin's lesser seen locations.
Wednesdays at Noon on Facebook Live. Week 1 - Mower County Hist. Soc. - Video Week 2 - Hormel Historic Home Attic -Video Week 3 - Historic Paramount Theatre - Video Week 4- St. Augustine's Church - Video Week 5- Oakwood Cemetery - Video Week 6 - GAR Hall in Grand Meadow - Video Week 7 - HHH Basement - Video Week 8 - Hastings Shoes Building - Video Week 9 - History of Austin's Baseball Legends- Video Week 10 - Christ Episcopal Church-Video Week 11 - Sweet's Hotel/Restaurant- Video Week 12 - Marcusen Park-Video Week 13 - Hockey History featuring Austin Bruins- Video Week 14 - Adams Area Historical Society-Video Week 15 - Austin Public School History at the Alumni Museum-Video Week 16 - Mill Pond History from the water - Video Week 17 - History of Original Fairgrounds Building - Video Week 18 - Lyle, 150 years - Video Week 19 - Jay C. Hormel Nature Center - Video |
The Hearth and Home Series at the Hormel Historic Home presents conversations and discussions meant to inspire, educate, and encourage guests on topics related to our homes, our health, and our intellect.
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Coffee, tea, and treats are served.
Check back for future programming.
Coffee, tea, and treats are served.