Truro Historical Society

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.

 

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

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

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.

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].

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

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.

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.