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As They Saw It: Artists of Truro

William L’Engle painting of Cobb FarmFrom Mary Hackett to Marston Hodgin, from Helen Sawyer to Horace Snow, painters have flocked to the Outer Cape through the generations to capture the light, the vistas, the water, the dunes, the houses and the people of Truro.

Whether it’s William L’Engle’s painting of Cobb Farm (shown here) or Jerry Farnsworth’s mammoth portrait of a “Portuguese Fishermen”, we can catch a glimpse of history in every brushstroke they put to canvas.

The Highland House Museum is pleased to present “As They Saw It: Artists of Truro” a comprehensive exhibition of historic works by 20 noted “Truro” artists who were inspired to create paintings over the last 100 years.

These paintings, gathered from the collection of the Truro Historical Society and borrowed from Napi VanDereck, Diana Worthington, and other local collectors, pay tribute to the many men and women whose connection to Truro help us celebrate, in art, the 50th year anniversary of the Highland House Museum this summer.  Join us in celebrating, through art, the colorful history of Truro.

List of Artists in the exhibition:

Courtney Allen
Arthur Diehl
Jerry Farnsworth
Mary Hackett
Marjorie Hill
Josephine Hopper
Marston Hodgin
Charles Kaeselau
Lucy L’Engle
William L’Engle
Vollian Rann
Helen Sawyer
Rose Schaffer
Ben Shahn
Horace H Snow, Sr
Horace H Snow, Jr
Edward Wilson
Cleveland Woodward
Milton Wright
George Yater

 

 

 

In Memory of Susan Howe

With great sadness, the Truro Historical Society Board of Directors announces the death of our
wonderful president, Susan Howe.

Susan brought immense creativity, energy, time and passion to our organization. She loved Truro,
and was totally committed to preserving our history and culture and the well-being of her beloved
town. She was committed to the community and besides the Truro Historical Society, she was very
involved in many organizations, including the Truro Commission on the Disabled, Community
Preservation Committee and the Walsh Committee.

Susan was a bright light in our organization and in our town. She was loved by so many of us, and
we will miss her forever.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE IN MEMORY OF SUSAN HOWE

 

Vintage Maps for Sale

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.

Notecards Now on Sale


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

Visit the Highland House Museum

Highland House Museum
6 Highland Light Road North Truro, MA 02652
Museum Hours
June 1 through September 30
Sundays and Mondays: Closed
Tuesdays: 10 AM to 2 PM
Wednesday-Saturday, 10 AM to 4:30 PM
508.487.3397
Image by Chuck Steinman

“Grace Darling” print available for sale!

 


Reproduction for sale for $40 each
To order yours, contact [email protected].

Grace Darling was one of the Victorian era’s most celebrated heroines.

The painting of Darling is credited to Thomas Brooks, 1818-1891, no date given. It was sufficiently popular. that it was copied in oils by a French artist, Emile Chasse in 1884, as well as giving rise to the 1873 engraving. The engraving reproduced here was printed in Boston in 1873 from a lithograph.

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].

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