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
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
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, 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
- NOW : Outdoor Photo Exhibit--Celebrating 150 Years of the City of Waupaca (around Bandstand in front of City Hall)
- Thurs., September 18, 6pm: "100 Years of the ICC" with Breanna Yeska (at Indian Crossing Casino)
- Sat., September 20, 9am to 3pm: Hutchinson House OPEN and Brat Fry at Fall-O-Rama, South Park
- Thurs., October 16, 6 pm: "Mead Murder" with J.J. Johnson
- Sat., October 18, 2-4 pm: Hike Through History at Lakeside Cemetery
Looking for other events taking place in Waupaca? Check out the Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Community Calendar here!
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
