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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 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.