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

City of Waupaca's Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Waupaca's Historic Preservation Commission's purpose is to recognize, preserve and enhance areas, sites and structures that contribute to Waupaca’s unique and distinctive environment. The Commission is made up of seven members appointed by the City of Waupaca Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Common Council. The Historic Preservation Commission meets monthly or more often if necessary. Meetings are open to the public and the meeting dates, times, and locations are posted at the Waupaca City Hall and on the City of Waupaca's online calendar.


The City of Waupaca's Historic Preservation web page contains information on historic buildings, homes and districts in the city. This page also contains information the process of becoming a historic landmark in the city of Waupaca, along with information on Waupaca sites that are also designated on the state and national historic registers.

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Come visit us year-round at the Holly Center at 321 S. Main Street during our open hours:


Wednesday and Thursday:
10 am to 2 pm

Friday:

10 am to 4 pm

2nd Saturday of the Month (excluding April and December):
11:30 am to 2 pm

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What's Happening at the Waupaca Historical Society

  • 2026: Holly Center now open until 4 pm on Fridays and the second Saturday of each month (excluding April and December) from 11:30 am to 2 pm!
  • Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend: Hutchinson House Museum open every weekend, 1-4pm; Depot open every weekend, 12-5pm.
  • Saturday, August 15, 9am-4pm: Free Kids' Crafts and Items for Sale at Arts on the Square (at the Arts Hub/Waupaca Rec Center)
  • Thursday, September 17, 6pm: "A Visit with Margaret Ashmun" with Dr. Connie Haack-Hurlbut
  • Saturday, September 19, 9am-3pm: Brat Fry and Hutchinson House Open at Fall-O-Rama (South Park, Waupaca)
  • Saturday, October 17, 2-4 pm (Lakeside Memorial Park): Hike Through History at Lakeside Cemetery
  • Friday, October 30, 4-6pm: Brat fry at Halloween on Main (downtown Waupaca)

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.