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 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.


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.


Agendas and minutes for the Commission can be found here.



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Upcoming Programs at the Waupaca Historical Society!
(all programs at the Holly History and Genealogy Center unless otherwise noted)

  • Sat., September 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Hutchinson House Museum Open in South Park during Fall-O-Rama
  • Thurs., October 13, 5:30 p.m.: "Waupaca's Granite Quarry" with Mike Kirk; enjoy a walk around the quarry (Shambeau Park) at 5:30 (meet at the Depot) and then return for a program on the Granite Quarry's history!
    Sponsored by Greg and Betsy Russell, Tom Shambeau (in memory of Dave and Emilene Shambeau), Waupaca Foundry and Beiser Realty.
  • Fri., October 28, 4-6 p.m.: Brat fry for Halloween on Main in downtown Waupaca
  • Thurs., November 10, 6 p.m.: "How to Be An Indian in the 21st Century" with Louis Clark
    Sponsored by Trudi Hahn Pickett (in memory of  Mr. Jesse Owen, Dakota elder) and Beiser Realty.
  • Sat., December 3, 10 a.m. - 4  p.m.: Waupaca's Yuletide Trail
    Purchase your cookie tin and participate in the cookie walk! Tins are $20 and support the Waupaca Historical Society.
    Sponsored by  Community First Credit Union.
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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 maintain a 6-foot distance from others and 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.

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