COBB ARCHIVE:
(508) 349-0200
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday + Thursday
HIGHLAND HOUSE MUSEUM
Closed for the season.
(508) 487-3397
June 1st - September 30th 2026
Image of Highland House by artist Linda Turoczi
WHO WE ARE
Our mission is to inspire all people to explore, discover and experience the rich heritage of Truro and the Outer Cape and its importance to society today. We accomplish this through exhibiting valued artifacts, conducting living history programs, and interacting with the community.
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This Season at Truro Historical Society
Discover its history through tours, talks, exhibits, and seasonal events that highlight the character and heritage of this unique Cape Cod town.
Highland House Museum – 2026 Season Open House
6 Highland Light Road, North truro MA 02652
Outer Cape Chorale Chamber Singers — Mystery and Wonder!
6 Highland Light Road, North truro MA 02652
Provincetown & Truro —Then and Now, with Lisa King
6 Highland Light Road, North truro MA 02652
Announcements
New Exhibition for 2026
We are proud to unveil the title and logo for our upcoming exhibition, which explores Truro’s experience of the American Revolution—not as a distant political event, but as a daily reality shaped by geography, uncertainty and survival. Families adapted, endured, and made difficult choices as war pressed in from both land and sea.
We look forward to sharing more details soon – Thank you for your continued support as we bring this important chapter of Truro’s history to life.
Exhibitions
Browse Our Video Collection
CLICK the above image to explore the rich history of Truro, Massachusetts, through our produced and curated by Truro Historical Society.
Wampanoag Nation: People of the First Light
Riding the Rails – Truro and the Railroad Era 1873 – 1960
Pamet Harbor 1848 – Nursery of Seamen and Fisherman
Latest from the Blog
April 2026 – The Laws of New England 1700
THE LAWS OF NEW ENGLAND 1700 Adapted from Laws of New England to the Year 1700 Carrollton Press, 1991 When they set sail for America, our Pilgrim forefathers were seeking the freedom to worship as Puritans in Plymouth. While we tend to think of them as stern and...
A Matter of Honor
Under colonial rule, Truro was required to engage a minister “to preach the gospel” before incorporating as a town. The Reverend John Avery answered the call in 1709. After Mr. Avery’s death in April 1754, pastors from Wellfleet, Eastham, and Chatham manned the...
TRURO’S FIRST MEETING HOUSE? 1709
In colonial Truro, democracy was the order of the day; freedom of religion was the practice (so long as it was Puritan); and there was no separation between the two—both the township and the church held court inside the local “Meeting House.” On July 16, 1709,...
Collections
Discover the next chapter of our digital archives through newly featured categories, designed to expand how our collections are explored and understood.
Each category highlights fresh opportunities to uncover stories, connect themes, and bring historical materials into clearer focus. As we continue building a more dynamic and accessible archive, these additions reflect our commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and the enduring value of preserving the past for future generations.
Digital Textiles Collection
Our newly digitized collection of historic dresses, hats, and accessories provides a fascinating look at coastal fashion across the decades.
Digital Commonwealth
Digital Commonwealth is a non-profit collaborative program that brings together the vast and unique historical collections.
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COBB ARCHIVE
13 Truro Center Road
Truro, MA 02666
508.349.0200
HIGHLAND HOUSE MUSEUM
6 Highland Light Road
North Truro, MA 02652
508.487.3397
MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 486
Truro, MA 02666
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