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!
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
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
. 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”
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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