Learn about local history at the Holly History & Genealogy Center, the Hutchinson House Museum, the Waupaca Train Depot, and the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. Discover how the Waupaca area came to be, who the first settlers were, where the name, “Waupaca” came from, and much more.
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Holly Historical and Genealogy Center
321 South Main Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 256-9980
New to the area and want to find out historical information about Waupaca? Do you want to know more about family roots in the area? Visit the Historical Society of Waupaca.
Hutchinson House
921 S Main Street
Waupaca WI 54981
(715) 256-9980
Legend has it that Mr. Hutchinson built a beautiful home for Mrs. Hutchinson to influence her to move, as she had moved so many times before. The museum is located in South Park at the South end of Main Street in downtown Waupaca. Open Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 PM. Memorial Day – Labor Day.
Wisconsin Veterans Museum
N2665 County Road QQ
Waupaca WI 54981
(715) 258-5586
War relics and history. Located in the Marden Center at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. Open Daily from 9 AM – 4 PM. Free admission.
Red Mill
N2190 County Road K
Waupaca WI 54981
(715) 258-7385
Biggest water wheel in the state, covered bridge and Chapel in the Woods, and park on the Crystal River. Three miles south on Hwy. K. Open year round.
Rustic Roads
Lightly traveled country roads designated for preservation by the State. Maps available at the Chamber Office or the complete guide is available to download at TravelWisconsin.com.
Historic Yankee Village
All of the original descendants originated from Great Britain or New England. Most of the sites are on the National Register of Historic Places. Self-guided tour. Brochure available at the Chamber office.
Bandstand
Built in 1889. On the City Square in Downtown Waupaca. City Band Concerts Friday nights in summertime from mid-June through July.
Almost unnoticed at the top of a hill just past the Oak St. Bridge in Waupaca's third ward sits one of Waupaca's historical landmarks - the former Soo Line railroad depot. For much of the city's existence the depot was an important part of the community. In 1907, after a fire destroyed the old building, the original Wisconsin Central spared no expense to build the current structure for this important tourist and shipping location. To visit the depot, please contact the Waupaca Historical Society at 715.256.9980 or wauphistosoc@waupacaonline.net.
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