A Community Social Club

WHAT IS CONCORDIA?

Seymour’s “Best-Kept” Secret!

Concordia is private social club located on Meadow Street in Seymour, CT.  It was established in 1882 as Concordia Singing Society, a social club, fraternal organization and competitive choral singing group for German-Americans. 

Since that time the membership has been expanded to include all Americans and we want to take this opportunity to let you know a little bit about Concordia.

Concordia History

On November 7, 1882 the first meeting of Concordia Singing Society took place in the tailor shop of Mr. John A. Popp.  Mr. Popp was known throughout the state of Connecticut as one of the finest tailors of his day.  Almost all of Mr. Popp’s employees were of German descent, many of them first-generation Americans.  It was Mr. Popp’s dream to bring a bit of “home” to town for his employees, and so he founded the Concordia Singing Society, a competitive choral group and fraternal organization.  Many years have passed since then and Concordia has been along for the ride, residing in at least three different locations in Seymour since 1882.

            The Concordia is located now at 2 Meadow Street in a building that was constructed in 1914.  The building was designed by another Seymour resident, Mr. Charles Kempf.  Its construction was made possible by the generous donations of the members of that time.  The membership and the building have undergone many hardships and changes over the years, but Concordia has always found a way to keep on.         Great difficulties were brought about during World War I, not only in a financial way, but in a social sense.   Because the founding organization was of German character, numerous indignities were suffered.  Concordia’s membership rose to the occasion by sending off many of their own to the war effort and also by lending use of the building to the military and to the citizens of Seymour for the good of the community.

            In 1918, there was a nationwide breakout of influenza and the victims were so numerous at the time that Concordia opened its doors and aided the ill as a temporary/satellite hospital.  Some of the volunteers and patients of that hospital perished during the outbreak, but most survived and the community was grateful.

            As the original members had planned Concordia competed at many, many singing competitions called Sangerfests.  The wonderful musical accomplishments of members past, has been acknowledged by many awards – still on display today in Concordia Hall. 

What Does Concordia Offer Now?

Since about 1940, the membership of Concordia has discontinued competetitive choral singing.  It remains a place for social gatherings and camaraderie.  The main supportive business of Concordia is as a tavern, where you can have a cocktail or a beer, play a game of pool,  just sit back and chat with friends, or watch the game.  A Meeting Hall is available for rental for private functions. We also have a .22 Caliber Range in the lower level for the use of our Members and their Guests.

The Concordia Singing Society

2 Meadow St, Seymour, Ct. 06483

Tel. 203-881-0946

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