FARMING FRIDAY!

On the Friday of King Turkey Day weekend, there can be no more appropriate posting for Farming Friday than a turkey farm.

This photo from the NCHS archives is dated Oct. 17, 1947, and was taken by the Daily Globe. The caption says these are "farm-raised wild turkeys. Turkey flocks of up to 40,000 birds are not uncommon near Worthington, Minn., one of the cities claiming the title of Turkey Capital. Margaret Brantland attempts to make a selection from one of the flocks."

Do you remember when the turkeys used to go down the street at the beginning of the King Turkey Day parade? ... See more

TOURS AND TURKEY DAY MEMORIES!

There is still time to sign up for a tour of the Worthington Armory Building, which is being remodeled into a new Nobles County History Center. The building is still a work-in-progress and is a construction zone, but you can get a sneak peek at the renovation process. People who would like to take a tour are asked to sign up in advance by emailing nchsociety@gmail.com or calling 376-4431. Available tour times are 2 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday.

All tours will start in the Armory garage, where there will also be some special displays set up, including several displays of King Turkey Day photos as well as some other artifacts. Stop by and check it out! ... See more

THROWBACK THURSDAY!
This photo has been shared before at King Turkey Day time, but I think it is worth sharing again this year because this was taken 55 years ago!

I think everyone who was at the 1966 King Turkey Day celebration has a memory of Bobby Kennedy being there as the featured speaker.

Did you get to shake his hand or get an autograph? Does anyone remember his speech? ... See more