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    • Wampanoag Nation: People of the First Light
    • TREASURES OF THE TIDES; an exhibition of the work of Neal Personeus
    • Joan Pereira: Former Artist in Residence
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A Letter from Our President 2018

Dear Friends,

I am very pleased to report that we had a wonderful year at the newly renovated Highland House Museum. In 2018, we had more visitors, more members and more attendees at our events than ever before! Our two special exhibitions, Living Legacy 2018and Mid-Century: The Outer Cape Comes of Age were very well received, and the opening of The Hopper Room brought many visitors who were discovering the museum for the first time.

Some of Our Living Legacies 2018 

The work that was completed on the renovation of the Highland House Museum during the past year has vastly improved the look and function of the building, and work on Phase 3, which involves the construction of a climate controlled storage room, has already begun. This addition will allow us to store our collection in a way that will keep it safe from the elements found on the edge of the windy Truro Highlands!

The Cobb Archive, home of our collections on paper, has been active throughout the year. With more volunteers, we’ve been able to make great strides in accessioning and organizing our existing collection as well as gratefully accepting new donations.


Cobb Archive

Please help us keep up our momentum!We rely on your generosity to keep Truro’s history alive for everyone to learn about and enjoy.   Your tax-deductible donation to the Truro Historical Society will bring new research projects, new exhibitions, and new events that will highlight the history of Truro and the Outer Cape.

If you love Truro there’s no better way to show it than to contribute to the Truro Historical Society! Please click here to make your contribution: DONATE NOW

Thank you for your support,
Susan Howe, President

 

Michael Pregot: Sea Captains of Cape Cod


Join Michael Pregot, author, lecturer and educator,
as he discusses his new book Sea Captains of Cape Cod,
which explores the connection that each Cape Cod town
has to the sea as demonstrated through its seafaring residents.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
6:30 – 7:30 PM

Visit the Highland House Museum

Highland House Museum
6 Highland Light Road North Truro, MA 02652
Mondays through Saturdays, 10 AM to 4:30 PM
June 1 through September 30
508.487.3397

A Taste of Summer – Annual Party

Refreshments by Cosmos Catering, Truro Vineyards and Yardarm Liquors, music by the Bert Jackson Quartet, and a silent auction where you can buy a seat at the table of some of Truro’s finest home chefs, restaurants and markets. Reserve your ticket(s) HERE

Outer Cape Chorale Chamber Singers Perform at the Museum

Live music is back!

Outer Cape Chorale Chamber Singers
at the Highland House Museum
June 29, 2022
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Dan Haslam: July Walking Tour of Highland Historic District

Dan Haslam Walking Tour of Highland Historic District
July 7, 2022 at 10 AM
Starting on the front porch of Highland House Museum, one-hour guided walks on flat land – starting at 10:00 a.m. Cold drinks and a snack provided.
Donation: $10.00 per person

Visit the Cobb Archive


The Cobb Archive houses maps, charts, books, photographs, family memorabilia, and other historical documents. This 1912 building was designed in the Arts and Craft style and  originally served as the town’s first public library. Located in Truro Center, the Cobb Archive is accessible to the public for research.
Open by appointment, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 AM-12 PM
13 Truro Center Road
508-349-0200
To schedule an appointment, send an email to [email protected].

Truro Historical Society Contact Information

Truro Historical Society (THS)
PO Box 486
Truro, MA 02666-0486
[email protected]

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