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Annual Membership Meeting on July 17

July 8, 2015 by TruroHistorical

Please attend the annual membership meeting of the Truro Historical Society on Friday, July 17 at the Highland House Museum. The meeting starts at 4:30 PM. You must be a member to attend and vote. Join or renew your membership in advance at the museum, at the meeting (come … [Read more...]

August 8 Dinner Sold Out!

June 6, 2015 by TruroHistorical

Fundraising dinner and silent auction:  Our annual fundraising event is a gala dinner and silent auction at the Highland House Museum. The silent auction, open to the public from June 27 - August 8 at 6 PM, involves local artists' transforming (painting, carving, etching, or … [Read more...]

Shipwreck Presentations on Thursdays!

June 2, 2015 by TruroHistorical

Join Dan Sanders, ship model builder and expert on Cape Cod shipwrecks in the Shipwreck Room at Highland House Museum for a lively presentation on Truro’s rich maritime history. Available for discussions every Thursday from 1-3pm. … [Read more...]

Silent Auction – Fish becomes Art

April 24, 2015 by TruroHistorical

Hand made pine fish have been transformed into fish masterpieces by over 50 local artists who have donated them to the Truro Historical Society for a silent auction. The fish art will be on display and available for bidding in the foyer of the Highland House Museum starting … [Read more...]

Draggers, Trawlers and Traps: A Century of Fishing on the Outer Cape

April 1, 2015 by TruroHistorical

June 27 - September 30, 2015 "Draggers, Trawlers and Traps:  A Century of Fishing on the Outer Cape" is a multi-faceted exhibit celebrating the history and legacy of Outer Cape fishermen and the unique history of Truro’s by-gone trap fishing industry. This exhibition … [Read more...]

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In Memory of Susan Howe

With great sadness, the Truro Historical Society Board of Directors announces the death of our
wonderful president, Susan Howe.

Susan brought immense creativity, energy, time and passion to our organization. She loved Truro,
and was totally committed to preserving our history and culture and the well-being of her beloved
town. She was committed to the community and besides the Truro Historical Society, she was very
involved in many organizations, including the Truro Commission on the Disabled, Community
Preservation Committee and the Walsh Committee.

Susan was a bright light in our organization and in our town. She was loved by so many of us, and
we will miss her forever.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE IN MEMORY OF SUSAN HOWE

 

Vintage Maps for Sale

The Museum has reproductions of vintage maps of Cape Cod and the Outer Cape for sale. Visit our “Vintage Maps” page to see our collection. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Notecards Now on Sale


Share your love of Truro with every note you write! Notecards for sale made from vintage postcards from the Truro Historical Society collection – Sets of 4 for $10. Share your love of Truro with every note you write! Click HERE to order yours today! Pictured here: Ballston Beach, Truro, Mass

Visit the Highland House Museum

Highland House Museum
6 Highland Light Road North Truro, MA 02652
Museum Hours
June 1 through September 30
Sundays and Mondays: Closed
Tuesdays: 10 AM to 2 PM
Wednesday-Saturday, 10 AM to 4:30 PM
508.487.3397
Image by Chuck Steinman

“Grace Darling” print available for sale!

 


Reproduction for sale for $40 each
To order yours, contact [email protected].

Grace Darling was one of the Victorian era’s most celebrated heroines.

The painting of Darling is credited to Thomas Brooks, 1818-1891, no date given. It was sufficiently popular. that it was copied in oils by a French artist, Emile Chasse in 1884, as well as giving rise to the 1873 engraving. The engraving reproduced here was printed in Boston in 1873 from a lithograph.

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].

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