JOIN US! The Truro Historical Society will be celebrating our 50th anniversary at the Truro Vineyards and South Hollow Spirits on Saturday, July 22, from 6-9 p.m. Music by Nicholas Suchecki, Drinks, appetizers, a Ben & Jerry’s Ice cream Bar, Live and Silent … [Read more...]
Forest to Farm: Truro’s Landscape Before and After Thoreau
July 2 through September 30, 2016. Henry David Thoreau visited Cape Cod in 1849, 1850, and 1853. These trips formed the basis for a series of essays, several of which Thoreau published in magazines. After his death, the essays were gathered together and published as the book … [Read more...]
Fish Auction Gallery
Visit our online gallery to view the entire collection of fish art up for auction. The fish art will be on diplay and available for bidding in the foyer of the Highland House Museum through August 8, 2015 (6PM). All proceeds will benefit the Truro Historical Society & … [Read more...]
Shipwreck Presentations on Thursdays!
Join Dan Sanders, ship model builder and expert on Cape Cod shipwrecks in the Shipwreck Room at Highland House Museum for a lively presentation on Truro’s rich maritime history. Available for discussions every Thursday from 1-3pm. … [Read more...]
Donate!
Keeping Truro's history alive depends on your support! Your contributions support the presentation of exciting exhibitions, education programs, and cultural experiences for our visitors. Your generosity ensures that the Highland House Museum’s doors are open, lights are on, … [Read more...]