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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., August 7, 3-6 pm: Pie and Ice Cream Social Fundraiser
Thurs., September 18, 6 pm (at Indian Crossing Casino): "100 Years of Indian Crossing Casino" with Breanna Yeska, Indian Crossing Casino
Sat., September 20, 9 am-3pm: Hutchinson House Museum OPEN and brat fry during Fall-O-Rama (South Park)
Thurs., October 16, 6 pm: "Mead Murder" with J.J. Johnson
Sat., October 18, 3:30-5:30 pm (NOTE TIME CHANGE!): 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


  • ON SALE NOW: 2025 Yuletide Trail cookie tins ($25 each) on sale at the Holly Center, Community First Credit Union, Northern Home and Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Saturday, December 13 & 14, 12-5 pm: DEPOT OPEN
  • Saturday, December 20 & 21, 12-5 pm: DEPOT OPEN
  • Holly Center CLOSED from December 24 through January 2
  • 2026: Holly Center now open until 4 pm on Fridays and the second Saturday of each month, 11:30 am to 2 pm

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.