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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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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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