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Dick Ryder – “History of Life Saving Stations – From Wood End to Monomoy Point”

July 24, 2017 by TruroHistorical

  Join us at the Highland House Museum on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 7 PM for a fascinating lecture about the History of Life Saving Stations from Provincetown to Chatham. … [Read more...]

50th Anniversary Celebration

July 13, 2017 by TruroHistorical

JOIN US! The Truro Historical Society will be celebrating our 50th anniversary    at the Truro Vineyards and South Hollow Spirits on Saturday, July 22, from 6-9 p.m. Music by Nicholas Suchecki, Drinks, appetizers, a Ben & Jerry’s Ice cream Bar, Live and Silent … [Read more...]

Forest to Farm: Truro’s Landscape Before and After Thoreau

April 16, 2016 by TruroHistorical

July 2 through September 30, 2016. Henry David Thoreau visited Cape Cod in 1849, 1850, and 1853. These trips formed the basis for a series of essays, several of which Thoreau published in magazines. After his death, the essays were gathered together and published as the book … [Read more...]

Living Legacy: Portraits and Stories of Truro Elders

April 15, 2016 by TruroHistorical

June 1- June 30 “Living Legacy” is an exhibit of large format black and white portraits of Truro elders shot by photographer and artist Mason Morfit and accompanied by personal stories and memories of Truro from live interviews conducted by Ellen Anthony. This project which … [Read more...]

Fish Auction Gallery

July 15, 2015 by TruroHistorical

Visit our online gallery to view the entire collection of fish art up for auction. The fish art will be on diplay and available for bidding in the foyer of the Highland House Museum through August 8, 2015 (6PM). All proceeds will benefit the Truro Historical Society & … [Read more...]

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Highland House Museum and Cobb Archive Remain Closed to the Public

Highland House Museum and Cobb Archive Remain Closed to the Public

Due to the pandemic, the Highland House Museum will not be opening to the public this season. Please consult our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information about the 2020 season. Thank you!

Help fund the Wampanoag Exhibition through AmazonSmile!

Help fund the Wampanoag Exhibition through AmazonSmile!

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Visit the Cobb Archive

The Cobb Archive is open by appointment, Thursday from 9:30-12 PM.
To schedule an appointment or request information, please contact:
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13 Truro Center Road, Truro, MA
508.349.0200

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PO Box 486
Truro, MA 02666-0486
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June 1 to September 29, 2018
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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