This lecture will give a brief history of collections, highlight some private, public and controversial collections and explore the building blocks for both personal and institutional collecting. Christine McCarthy is the Chief Executive Officer of PAAM (since 2001). She is responsible for all artistic, administrative, fiscal and strategic directions at PAAM, the largest presenter of Cape Cod […]

Inviting all THS members and interested friends and neighbors to our ANNUAL MEETING for 2023. Come and join us! Refreshments will be served.

Join Susan Kurtzman, current owner of JOBI Pottery, as she discusses the history how Joe Colliano and Bill Hastings combined their talents and interests to shape Truro history.

Truro Poets Sing of Summer is the theme for this year's local poetry event. Please join us at the Highland House Museum and listen to our local poets read their works.

Join Dan Haslam on the porch of the Highland House Museum to begin an entertaining and informative walk along the Highlands District of Truro. As you wander up to the lighthouse and past the golf course, you will learn the fascinating history of the area from farmland, lighthouse, resort, and National Seashore. Donation:  $10.00 Space […]

Cottage Colonies – Opening the Door to the Outer Cape Jane Weissman Cottage colonies are more than just clusters of summertime cabins. With stories and histories to tell, they opened the door for tourists and entrepreneurs to the Outer Cape. Many stayed at these communities first as babies, then adults and then as grandparents. Come […]

Join Dan Haslam on the porch of the Highland House Museum to begin an entertaining and informative walk along the Highlands District of Truro. As you wander up to the lighthouse and past the golf course, you will learn the fascinating history of the area from farmland, lighthouse, resort, and National Seashore. Donation:  $10.00 Space […]

Fee: $10.00 Limited to 20 visitors Tuesday, September 19, 2023 -- NOTE DATE CHANGE Ever wonder how Corn Hill was named? Go for a 2 mile walk to find out with Jay Vivian, amateur local historian. Jay will lead a group of up to 20 people along a quiet road and sandy path, making occasional […]