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.
*Please note that the Waupaca Area Genealogical Society staffs the building on Wednesdays. 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  (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend)

Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 12-5 p.m.


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


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

Summer Hours  (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend)

Second and Third Weekends of June, July and August, 1-4 p.m. (CLOSED FATHER'S DAY)


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

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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)


  • Thurs., October 19, 6 p.m.: Program at the Holly Center--Waupaca 101: The History of Our City with Tracy Behrendt
  • Friday, October 27, 4-7 p.m.: Brat Fry at Halloween on Main (downtown Waupaca)
  • Saturday, October 28, 2-4 p.m.: Cemetery History Walk at Lakeside Cemetery
  • Thurs., November 9, 6 p.m.: Program at the Holly Center--Ojibwe Culture and History with Liz Arbuckle
  • Sat., December 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 5th Annual Yuletide Trail and Cookie Walk (downtown Waupaca)
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WHS COVID POLICY

Masks are not required in our buildings at this time. We encourage visitors to wear masks if they feel more comfortable. We also encourage all visitors to remain at home if exposed to COVID-19 or feeling unwell. 


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.

Quick Links:

Waupaca Historical Society, 321 South Main Street, Waupaca, WI 54981 –– (715) 256-9980