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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...]

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...]

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Susan Howe Music & Speaker Series

We are very pleased and excited to announce the establishment of the Truro Historical Society’s Susan Howe Music & Speaker Series established in her honor due to the generosity of the Truro community, her family and her many friends and colleagues. In establishing this series, Susan’s commitment to Truro’s history and culture will live on and provide inspiration to all.

We will strive to develop and bring a program of inspiring authors, artists, historians, and musicians to the museum each season to share their knowledge and talent with the community and visitors to Truro.

Stay tuned for updates on this new inspiring series and thank you again for your support. If you would like to donate in Susan’s memory, please click on the link:  Donate to the Susan Howe Memorial Fund

Josephine and Edward Hopper in Truro – Video by Outer Cape TV

We are very pleased to announce that Lower Cape TV has released a short video about Josephine and Edward Hopper in Truro where Helen McNeil-Ashton, Vice President of Collections at the Truro Historical Society, describes the Hoppers’ relationship within themselves and with Truro. Here’s the link: Josephine and Edward Hopper in Truro

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