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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)

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.