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Dick Ryder – “History of Life Saving Stations – From Wood End to Monomoy Point”

July 24, 2017 By TruroHistorical

  Join us at the Highland House Museum on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 7 PM for a fascinating lecture about the History of Life Saving Stations from Provincetown to Chatham. … [Read more...]

50th Anniversary Celebration

July 13, 2017 By TruroHistorical

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

April 16, 2016 By TruroHistorical

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

July 15, 2015 By TruroHistorical

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!

June 2, 2015 By TruroHistorical

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...]

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Our Business Sponsors

Thank you to our business sponsors for their support:

Cape Air,Chequessette Chocolate, Fanizzi’s Restaurant, Long Nook Meadows Farm, Robert J Martin II Landscaping

Donate to the Truro Historical Society

Donate to the Truro Historical Society

The restoration of the Highland House Museum building began this October, making sure that the future of the Truro Historical Society is secured for many years to come! Please help us keep up our momentum! We rely on your generosity to keep Truro’s history alive for everyone to learn about and enjoy. Your tax-deductible donation will bring new research projects, new exhibitions, and new events that will highlight the history of Truro and the Outer Cape.
Please Donate today! Please give generously to the Truro Historical Society and the Highland House Museum. THANK YOU!

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Vintage Maps for Sale

Vintage Maps for Sale

Neptune Map

The Museum has vintage maps of Cape Cod and the Outer Cape for sale. Visit our “Vintage Maps” page to see our collection. Visit the Museum or contact [email protected] for more information.

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June 1 to September 30, 2017
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