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INTO THE MODERN: Truro Painters

A remarkable chapter in Truro’s art history.

Paintings from the Truro Historical Society collection
December 1–18, 2026

HOW DID TRURO BECOME PART OF THE MODERN ART STORY?

In the early twentieth century, artists found inspiration in Truro’s landscapes, working waterfront, historic homes, and distinctive light.

A quieter neighbor to Provincetown’s celebrated art colony, Truro became an important place of creative exploration and experimentation.

THE ARTISTS WHO SAW TRURO DIFFERENTLY

Featuring works by Gerrit Beneker, Charles Kaeselau, Lucy L’Engle, William L’Engle, Ross Moffett, Helen Sawyer, Ben Shahn, and Annette Tisch.

Their paintings offer distinctive views of Truro’s landscapes, working life, and changing character during the early twentieth century.

TRURO, AS THE ARTISTS SAW IT

The paintings in this exhibition show us Truro as it was seen by the artists who made their homes and found their inspiration here. Many of the places they painted are still familiar to us today.

DISCOVER INTO THE MODERN

Truro Painters

December 1–18, 2026

The Gallery at Castle Hill
10 Meetinghouse Road
Truro

Opening Reception
Thursday, December 3, 4–6 p.m.

Presented by the Truro Historical Society in association with Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill.

We hope you’ll visit!

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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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Name: INTO THE MODERN: Truro Artists
Start: 2026-12-01T05:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-18T10:00:00-05:00
Location: The Gallery at Castle Hill

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01 - 18 December

The Gallery at Castle Hill

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INTO THE MODERN: Truro Artists

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

10 Meetinghouse Road, Truro MA

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Announcements

Cobb Archive: Open Year-Round

While the Highland House Museum closes for the season on September 30, the Cobb Archive remains open year-round and continues to be available to researchers, family historians, and anyone interested in Truro’s history.

Located at 13 Truro Center Road, the Cobb Archive houses a rich collection of historic maps and charts, photographs, family memorabilia, postcards, books, oral histories, newspapers, merchant letters, pamphlets, and archival records from Truro families and organizations. The collection is available to the public for research, with volunteers on hand to help visitors explore the Society’s Museum and Archive collections.

Year-round hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
Beginning in November: Wednesdays, 9 AM–1 PM

Appointments are also available. To schedule a research visit or inquire about the collections, please email research@trurohistoricalsociety.org.

The Cobb Archive is an important part of the Truro Historical Society’s work to preserve and share the history of our town—and we hope you’ll take advantage of this wonderful resource throughout the off-season.

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