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    • Wampanoag Nation: People of the First Light
    • TREASURES OF THE TIDES; an exhibition of the work of Neal Personeus
    • Joan Pereira: Former Artist in Residence
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Wampanoag Nation: People of the First Light

We are pleased to present Wampanoag Nation: People of the First Light.

This exhibition highlights the history of the Indigenous people who lived on Cape Cod for many hundreds of years and celebrates the Native People whose vibrant cultural life flourishes to this day despite ongoing obstacles.

 

Treasures of the Tides

TREASURES OF THE TIDES; an exhibition of the work of Neal Personeus

Neal Personeus, Sculptor/ mixed media artist
June 20-July 22

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Neal Personeus creates fine art driftwood sculptures and tableaux.As a young boy, Neal spent time on the beaches of North Truro with his family. From the flotsam and jetsam that Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean would return to the shoreline, Neal fashioned pirate ships in the sand as a young boy. Decades later, his imagination continues to be inspired by beach finds. His creations are fascinating in their scale, intricacy and whimsy. This exhibit is a delight for beach lovers and beachcombers of all ages.

Meet the artist at Family Day at the Museum, July 9, 11-1

July 9 is Family Day at the Museum

HISTORIC TRURO: Landmarks and Legends Self-Guided Tours

A joint project of the Truro Historical Commission and the Truro Historical Society, this guidebook was created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the landing of the Mayflower in Cape Cod Bay in 1620 and is an update of the 1984 guide that celebrated the 275th anniversary of the founding of Truro.
Click here to download the guidebook: Historic Truro Tours

This program was supported in part by a grant from the Truro Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Funding for printing was also provided by the Truro Chamber of Commerce, Truro Part-Time Resident Taxpayers’ Association, and Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod. Chuck Steinman, Editor and Graphic Design, Truro Historical Commission.

Private Events at the Museum

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As a member of the Truro Historical Society you have the opportunity to hold an event at the Highland House Museum! With a donation based on the size of your party (up to 100 people), you can celebrate a birthday, anniversary or wedding at one of Truro’s best known landmarks, the old Highland House, a hotel built on the Highlands in 1907. Located near the Highland Light in North Truro, it is a classic example of a turn-of-the-century summer resort hotel.

For more information, contact [email protected].

Notecards Now on Sale


Share your love of Truro with every note you write! Notecards for sale made from vintage postcards from the Truro Historical Society collection – Sets of 4 for $10. Share your love of Truro with every note you write! Click HERE to order yours today! Pictured here: Ballston Beach, Truro, Mass

Vintage Maps for Sale

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

Annual Members Meeting — Friday, July 15, 2022 at 4:30 PM at the Highland House Museum

The Annual Members Meeting of the Truro Historical Society will be held on Friday, July 17, 2022 at 4:30 PM at the Highland House Museum. The meeting will feature a summary of achievements from the past year and plans for the future. All members are invited to attend.

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Visit the Highland House Museum

Highland House Museum
6 Highland Light Road North Truro, MA 02652
Mondays through Saturdays, 10 AM to 4:30 PM
June 1 through September 30
508.487.3397

A Taste of Summer – Annual Party

Refreshments by Cosmos Catering, Truro Vineyards and Yardarm Liquors, music by the Bert Jackson Quartet, and a silent auction where you can buy a seat at the table of some of Truro’s finest home chefs, restaurants and markets. Reserve your ticket(s) HERE

Outer Cape Chorale Chamber Singers Perform at the Museum

Live music is back!

Outer Cape Chorale Chamber Singers
at the Highland House Museum
June 29, 2022
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Art Show Outside the Museum – July 2nd

Please join us for our
Fourth of July Art Show and Fair
Works by LOCAL ARTISTS
Plus:  MAPS and PRINTS
from the Truro Historical Society collection 

Sunday, July 3
10 AM – 2 PM 

Highland House Museum
6 Highland Light Road, North Truro
Near the Lighthouse and Golf Links

Featured Artists: Jeff Blum * MJ Canavan * Gary Harris * Juliane Mondano
* Lynn Munsinger * Susan Pierce * Bob Ross * Jan Shapiro * John Small * Linda Turoczi
 

Dan Haslam: July Walking Tour of Highland Historic District

Dan Haslam Walking Tour of Highland Historic District
July 7, 2022 at 10 AM
Starting on the front porch of Highland House Museum, one-hour guided walks on flat land – starting at 10:00 a.m. Cold drinks and a snack provided.
Donation: $10.00 per person

Visit the Cobb Archive


The Cobb Archive houses maps, charts, books, photographs, family memorabilia, and other historical documents. This 1912 building was designed in the Arts and Craft style and  originally served as the town’s first public library. Located in Truro Center, the Cobb Archive is accessible to the public for research.
Open by appointment, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 AM-12 PM
13 Truro Center Road
508-349-0200
To schedule an appointment, send an email to [email protected].

Truro Historical Society Contact Information

Truro Historical Society (THS)
PO Box 486
Truro, MA 02666-0486
[email protected]

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