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

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Hours

Holly History and Genealogy Center, 321 S. Main Street

Come visit us today!

Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. year-round
SUMMER HOURS: Open on the second Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*Please note that the Waupaca Area Genealogical Society staffs the building on Wednesdays and the second Saturday during the summer. This is a great time to stop in with any family history research questions!

The Holly Center can also open by special appointment at other times if arranged ahead of your visit. If you are traveling to Waupaca from out of town, we recommend that you call at least two weeks before your visit to set up an appointment.


Historic Waupaca Depot, 525 Oak Street

Summer Hours : Open every weekend from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (Saturdays and Sundays), 12-5 p.m.

Special open hours during Strawberry Fest/Father's Day weekend

Also open by appointment by calling (715) 256-9980.


Hutchinson House and King Cottage (in South Park, South Main Street)

Summer Hours: Second Saturday and Sunday of the summer (June, July, August), 1-4 p.m.

Also open for special events and by appointment by calling (715) 256-9980.

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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.