Our Facilities
The Waupaca Historical Society maintains and operates four historic structures within the City of Waupaca. They are the Holly History and Geneology Center, the Hutchinson House Museum and the King Cottage in South Park, and the historic Waupaca Depot.
Thank you for donating to the Waupaca Historical Society and helping us preserve Waupaca and Chain O'Lakes history!
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
- ON SALE NOW: 2025 Yuletide Trail cookie tins ($25 each) on sale at the Holly Center, Community First Credit Union, Northern Home and Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce
- Thursday, November 27-Friday, November 28: Holly Center CLOSED
- Saturday, December 13 & 14, 12-5 pm: DEPOT OPEN
- Saturday, December 20 & 21, 12-5 pm: DEPOT OPEN
- Holly Center CLOSED from December 24 through January 2
- 2026: Holly Center now open until 4 pm on Fridays and the second Saturday of each month, 11:30 am to 2 pm
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
