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The Seymour Community Historical Society was officially incorporated on October 11, 1975. A dedicated group of local historians led by Tom Duffey, Rita Gosse, and Bill Collar established the society with the assistance of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Since its inception, SCHS members have been active in collecting and preserving records and physical objects relating to the city of Seymour and the surrounding area.

Museum

The Seymour Community Museum is open from 1:00 to 5:00 on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Museum personnel can be reached by email or at: P. O. Box 237
Seymour, WI 54165
(920) 833-6064
It is also open for groups by special arrangement
- Phone (920) 833-6064

Exhibits

Exhibits History of the Hamburger Exhibit Hamburger Charlie, on the far left, with his crew and a sign that says "since 1885." The present museum has approximately 2,800 square feet of display space. It is divided into 16 major display areas on two levels. The Hamburger exhibit contains documented evidence that Seymour is the original home of the hamburger. Click here to view the Exhibits