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Waupaca Historical Society
Waupaca Historical Society
321 S. Main St., Waupaca, WI 54981

Upcoming Programs and Events at WHS

All programs take place at the Holly History and Genealogy Center (321 S. Main Street, Waupaca) unless otherwise noted.

2025 HOLLY CENTER HOURS: Wednesday-Friday, 10 am-2 pm

Thurs., April 24, 6 pm: "Plank, Wheel & Rail: Wisconsin's Transportation History" with Jim Willaert, Wade House Historic Site
Fri., July 4 (downtown Waupaca): Waupaca's 4th of July Parade
Thurs., July 10, 6 pm: "The Red Arrow Division during World War II: Some Waupaca County Perspectives" with author Mark Van Ells
Thurs., September 18, 6 pm (at Indian Crossing Casino): "100 Years of Indian Crossing Casino" with Beth Nash, Indian Crossing Casino
Sat., September 20, 9 am-3pm: Hutchinson House Museum OPEN and brat fry
Thurs., October 16, 6 pm: "Mead Murder" with J.J. Johnson
Sat., October 18, 2-4 pm: Hike Through History at Lakeside Cemetery
Fri., October 24, 4-6 pm (downtown Waupaca): Brat fry at Waupaca's Halloween on Main
Thurs., November 6, 6 pm: "The History of Chainsaws" with local author James Card
Sat., December 6, 10 am-4 pm: Waupaca's Yuletide Trail

 

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Come visit us year-round at the Holly Center at 321 S. Main Street during our open hours on

Wednesday through Friday, 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

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What's Happening at the Waupaca Historical Society


  • Sat., May 17, 10am-2 pm: Depot Open House
  • NOW through August 1: Outdoor Photo Exhibit--Celebrating 150 Years of the City of Waupaca (around Bandstand in front of City Hall)
  • Memorial Day through Labor Day, Saturdays and Sundays, 12-5 pm, along with Memorial Day and Labor Day: Depot (525 Oak Street) OPEN for tours
  • June, July and August, 2nd and 4th weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), 1-4 pm: Hutchinson House Museum (in South Park) OPEN for tours
  • June, July and August, 2nd Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm: Holly Center OPEN
  • June 25, 5:30-6:30 pm: Hutchinson House OPEN before Summer Nights Concert
  • Thurs., July 4, 10 am: Waupaca's 4th of July Parade
  • July 9, 5:30-6:30 pm: Hutchinson House OPEN before Summer Nights Concert
  • Thurs., July 10, 6 pm (at Holly Center): "The Red Arrow Division during World War II: Some Waupaca County Perspectives" with author Mark Van Ells
  • July 30, 5:30-6:30 pm: Hutchinson House OPEN before Summer Nights Concert

Looking for other events taking place in Waupaca? Check out the Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Community Calendar here!
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Appointments outside of open hours at any WHS buildings can be made at least two weeks in advance by calling the Holly History and Genealogy Center at (715) 256-9980 or emailing 

Tracy Behrendt at 

director@waupacahistoricalsociety.org.