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Tales From the Archives – Phat

May 8, 2023 by TruroHistorical

Anthony "Phat" Francis (1896-1969)- Five "Phun" Facts Truro Historical Society's goal is to keep Truro's history alive through our collection of art, objects, photographs, and documents. Both at the Cobb Archive and at the Highland House Museum you can learn about possibly the … [Read more...]

April 22 – Wet8 (Wetu) Groundbreaking Ceremony!

April 11, 2023 by TruroHistorical

Although the museum will not be open for visitors, we invite all to the Highland House Museum grounds for our Wetu ground breaking blessing and ceremony Save the date! On April 22, members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, the Truro Historical Society and CapeCod National … [Read more...]

The Darmstadt

April 10, 2023 by TruroHistorical

The Glider Collection at the Cobb Archive contains Doris Frost's scrapbook diary, along with other memorabilia related to the era of gliders on the Outer Cape. Our archive staff and volunteers will assist Truro Historical Society members in researching Truro-related historical … [Read more...]

Lyle Gun Line

March 17, 2023 by TruroHistorical

.      If you guessed this rope was a critical tool used by volunteer lifesavers in shore-based rescue operations, you are correct! The Highland House Museum's Shipwreck Room tells the stories of famous shipwrecks, the volunteers that manned the boats and cannon, and … [Read more...]

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...]

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Introducing Susan Kurtzman – THS President

THS is pleased to announce that Susan Kurtzman was recently elected President of the Board of Directors. She’s been an active member of the Truro Historical Society and Highland House Museum for over 20 years. Susan was Curator of the Highland House Museum from 2000-2004 and has served on many of the Board committees. A full time Truro resident, Kurtzman is also the owner of JOBI Pottery, a legacy Truro business that produces JOBI Pottery and provides a gallery for local artists

“I look forward to working with our talented staff and dedicated Board to bring even more great programming and museum experiences to our members and visitors .”

Featured Video – Watch “the Story of the Cobb Archive

Cobb Memorial Library, Built in 1912

Produced by Jan Worthington and Angela McNerney, “The Story of the Cobb Archive” is a video created in 2022 that tells the story of how Truro’s first public library became the repository for the Truro Historical Society’s archives.

Featuring interviews with Susan Kurtzman, Helen McNeil-Ashton, Norman Pope and Paul Morris the video features the Society’s vast collection of works on paper including books, maps and photographs.

To view the video, click HERE.
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