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Featuring our New Exhibition for 2026

Hard Choices on a Perilous Coast

Along this perilous coast, ordinary people faced extraordinary choices that would shape their community—and a nation.

Walk the History

Follow the moments when national events reached Truro’s shores—and discover the choices that shaped a community.

A Record of Commitment

Across militia rolls, seacoast defense, and privateering ventures, hundreds from Truro took part in the Revolutionary cause. Their presence still lingers in town.

History You Can Stand Beside

Shipwrecks, soldiers, and survival—explore the objects that witnessed history firsthand.

Add Your Voice to the Story

Share your thoughts on our interactive tree and become part of the conversation that connects past and present.

The Museum Closes for the Season September 30

As another wonderful season at Highland House Museum comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make 2026 so special.

To our members, sponsors, volunteers, and visitors: thank you for your support, your enthusiasm, and your continued interest in Truro’s history. Your involvement makes it possible for us to care for our collections, share new stories, and keep Highland House a place where our community and visitors can connect with Truro’s rich heritage.

We’ll close our doors for the season on September 30, and look forward to welcoming you back when we open for our 2027 season on June 1.

Until then, thank you for being part of the Highland House Museum community. We look forward to seeing you next summer!

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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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.

Exhibitions

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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.