Tag: Local History

• The Doctor Is In: A History of Medicine and Healthcare in Waupaca

  Tracy Behrendt has served as the executive director of the Waupaca Historical Society since 2015, after moving to Waupaca in 2011. Explore the history of medicine and healthcare in Waupaca, from the era of horse-and-buggy house calls to early medicine and pharmacies to the establishment of local hospitals. This program traces the evolution of medical…

  Marie Vandenberg

  November 8, 2026

  Guest Speaker, Historical Society, Local History

• Halloween Folklore and Legends with Chad Lewis

  Get ready for a spooky night of stories, strange traditions, and Halloween legends! Join author and storyteller Chad Lewis as he explores the eerie folklore and fascinating mysteries behind our favorite fright filled holiday. Come if you dare…you never know what might be lurking in the shadows! Wisconsin Guide to Haunted Places

  Marie Vandenberg

  October 18, 2026

  Halloween, Local History, Meet and Greet, Meet the Author

• Milwaukee Mayhem with author Matthew Prigge

  Wisconsin Historical Society author Matthew Prigge will be here to talk about his book, Milwaukee Mayhem: Murder And Mystery In The Cream City’s First Century. His book delves into the true stories of murder, vice, mystery, and disasters that occurred in the early days of Milwaukee’s history. Join us for a discussion of the “little-remembered…

  Marie Vandenberg

  October 11, 2026

  Local History, Meet and Greet, Meet the Author

• A Visit With Margaret Ashmun

  The Waupaca Historical Society will welcome Dr. Connie Haack-Hurlbut for “A Visit with Margaret Ashmun” on Thursday, September 17, at 6 p.m. at the Holly History & Genealogy Center at 321 S. Main Street, Waupaca. Born in Rural in 1875, Margaret Ashmun went on to become an educator, author, editor, artist, traveler, and biographer. Her…

  Marie Vandenberg

  September 15, 2026

  Historical Society, History Comes Alive, Local History

• Last Open House of the Season

  Join us THIS SATURDAY from 1–4 p.m. for our final Open House of the season! Come take a look around, enjoy a delicious root beer float, and soak up a little local history.

  Marie Vandenberg

  August 22, 2026

  Family-friendly, Free Family Fun, Free Summer Fun, Historical Society, History Comes Alive, kid-friendly, Local Events, Local History, multigenerational