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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., February 20, 6 pm: "Cranberries: How Wisconsin Became Best" with Heidi Slinkman, 5th generation cranberry grower (Badger Talks)
Sun., March 2, 3-5 pm at the Waupaca Depot (525 Oak St): Self-Guided Winter Hike (program with the City of Waupaca Parks & Rec and the Waupaca Area Public Library); stop at the Depot for a hot beverage and tour!
Thurs., March 20, 6 pm: "Brownie the War Dog: Veterans' Best Friend" with author Kelly Nelson
Mon., April 14, 6:30 pm at the Waupaca Area Public Library (a Winchester Academy program): "Waupaca’s Sesquicentennial: A Look Back at the City of Waupaca’s Early Years" with Tracy Behrendt
Thurs., April 24, 6 pm: "Plank, Wheel & Rail: Wisconsin's Transportation History" with Jim Willaert, Wade House Historic Site
Sat., May 17, 10 am-2 pm (525 Oak St): Family Fun Day at the Depot with the Waupaca Area Public Library
Sat., June 28, 10 am-4 pm (Hutchinson House Museum, South Park): Lost Arts at the Hutchinson House Museum and Brat Fry
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 at the Holly Center at 321 S. Main Street during our open hours on

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

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What's Happening at the Waupaca Historical Society!
(all programs are at the Holly History and Genealogy Center unless otherwise noted)

2025 HOLLY CENTER HOURS: Wednesday-Friday,

10 am-2 pm

  • Sun., March 2, 3-5 pm at the Waupaca Depot: Self-Guided Winter Hike (program with the City of Waupaca Parks & Rec and the Waupaca Area Public Library); stop at the Depot for a hot beverage and tour!
  • Thurs., March 20, 6 pm: "Brownie the War Dog: Veterans' Best Friend" with author Kelly Nelson
  • Mon., April 14, 6:30 pm at the Waupaca Area Public Library (a Winchester Academy program):"Waupaca’s Sesquicentennial: A Look Back at the City of Waupaca’s Early Years" with Tracy Behrendt
  • Thurs., April 24, 6 pm: "Plank, Wheel & Rail: Wisconsin's Transportation History" with Jim Willaert, Wade House Historic Site

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.