Humboldt History Museum

Directions Website Contact the museum

Humboldt History Museum The Humboldt Strawberry Festival Historical Museum is located in the restored 1912 old City Hall building.

The Humboldt Strawberry Festival Historical Museum was founded in 1979 by a group of citizens concerned with preserving a historical record of the City of Humboldt and the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, the Museum houses a wide variety of memorabilia documenting both the city and the Festival. The museum was originally located at the Humboldt Public Library, but was relocated in December 1993 to the restored “Old City Hall” building on Main Street. The museum displays include: Strawberry Festival items, photographs of former Humboldt mayors, items from businesses and industries, military items including uniforms, medals, and weaponry. It also houses in it’s collections: post office and bank documents, telephone switchboard and other telephone equipment, railroad memorabilia and early telegraph. Also you will find publications such as: novels, history books and inspirational writings by Humboldt authors. We house a large collection of Humboldt School related items.

10/10/2026

We will be closed next week from October 14th-16th. We will re-open the following Wednesday, October 21st. Thank you.

1922 ad from The Humboldt Garage promoting an exposition at the Memphis Tri-State Fair.
10/08/2026

1922 ad from The Humboldt Garage promoting an exposition at the Memphis Tri-State Fair.

Can of Davy Crockett Tomatoes manufactured at Humboldt Canning Company in Humboldt Tennessee in the 1950's.
10/07/2026

Can of Davy Crockett Tomatoes manufactured at Humboldt Canning Company in Humboldt Tennessee in the 1950's.

Postcard featuring the Humboldt Motel & Grill. The Motel in the 1950's used its AAA affiliation and color television in ...
10/02/2026

Postcard featuring the Humboldt Motel & Grill. The Motel in the 1950's used its AAA affiliation and color television in the lobby as a draw for customers.

10/01/2026

Dale Summers aka 'The Truckin Bozo' was born and raised in Humboldt Tennessee. Summers became an international phenomenon as he worked for numerous radio stations around the U.S. Humboldt mourned his passing in 2012. His legacy as an on-air personality lives on.

Humboldt Tennessee in the early 1900's
09/25/2026

Humboldt Tennessee in the early 1900's

Preserving local history for future generations.
09/24/2026

Preserving local history for future generations.

A painting made in 1862 by John Gaddis, a member of the 12th Wisconsin Volunteers Company. While Gaddis traveled aound t...
09/23/2026

A painting made in 1862 by John Gaddis, a member of the 12th Wisconsin Volunteers Company. While Gaddis traveled aound the U.S. he would capture images of war and daily life of the towns he would visit. This image is described as 'The Alarm at Humboldt Tennessee'.

Photograph envelope from the Crossing Drug Store in Humboldt. Donated to the museum by the Liesl Jones family.
09/18/2026

Photograph envelope from the Crossing Drug Store in Humboldt. Donated to the museum by the Liesl Jones family.

May we never forget
09/11/2026

May we never forget

Address

1200 Main Street
Humboldt, TN
38343

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 3pm
Wednesday 1pm - 3pm
Friday 1pm - 3pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Humboldt History Museum posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Humboldt History Museum:

Shortcuts

Share

Category