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

Historic Venues in Waupaca

The City of Waupaca and the Chain O'Lakes area have a rich history.  Many historic buildings, homes and locations still exist throughout the area, some of which are available for visiting or renting. 


If you are looking for a historic venue in the Waupaca area, please consider the Waupaca Historical Society or another one of the beautiful local historic sites. 


Please see the brochure below for information or contact the Waupaca Historical Society today!


Historical Brochure.docx    


Special thank you to Jane Haasch for all of her work to put this brochure together!

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Come visit us 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!
(all programs are at the Holly History and Genealogy Center unless otherwise noted)


  • SUMMER HOURS:
    Hutchinson House Museum OPEN on the second weekends of June, July, and August (Saturday and Sunday), 1-4 p.m.
    Depot OPEN every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 12-5 p.m.
    OR call us for an appointment any time for a tour at the Hutchinson House Museum or Depot (please call at least two weeks in advance).
  • Thursday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m.: "The History and Growth of Craft Breweries in Wisconsin" with Jerry Janiszewski
  • Saturday, September 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Hutchinson House Museum OPEN and brat fry at Fall-O-Rama
  • Saturday, Oct. 19, 6 p.m.: Hike Through History at Lakeside Cemetery
  • Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m.: "Waupaca Curling Club: Throwing Rocks Through the Ages" with Neil Wenberg
  • Friday, Nov. 1: Yuletide Trail Cookie Tin on Sale!
  • Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m.: "The Men Behind the Scarf: What Vietnam Veterans Don't Talk About" with Peggy Krause
  • Thursday, Dec. 5--Sunday, Dec. 8: Waupaca's Yuletide Celebration (with Yuletide Trail on Saturday, Dec. 7)
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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.