COBB ARCHIVE:
(508) 349-0200
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday + Thursday
HIGHLAND HOUSE MUSEUM
June 1st - September 30th 2026
Monday - Friday
10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday
10 AM - 1 PM
Phone: (508) 487 - 3397
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.
Truro and Its Clams: The Untold Story, with Parker Small
6 Highland Light Road, North truro MA 02652
Announcements
Calling All Bakers
Our Pie Baking & Tasting Contest has quickly become a favorite end-of-summer tradition in Truro, and we’re delighted to welcome bakers back for our Third Annual Pie Baking & Tasting Contest on Sunday, September 6. If you have a favorite homemade pie you’d like to share, we’d love to have you join us!
For more information and to sign up, please use this link: Pie Baking Contest Details
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
June 2026 — A Very Blessed Event, 1803
In 1803, Thomas Jefferson was President, the United States had expanded its borders to the Mississippi River, and the American Navy was stationed in the Chesapeake Bay because British ships were threatening to blockade Washington D. C. In Truro, Benjamin Harding was...
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...
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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