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.
Social Hour: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Presentation  6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Light packaged snacks included
Cash bar available
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Upcoming Events
Monday, February 7, 2022 - History of Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Presented by Luke Reese

Monday, March 14, 2022 - The Ku Klux Klan in Southern Minnesota, Presented by Susan V. Hansen

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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

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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.

Check back for future programming.

Coffee, tea, and treats are served.