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March 19, 2015 by TruroHistorical

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Donate!

March 18, 2015 by TruroHistorical

Keeping Truro's history alive depends on your support! Your contributions support the presentation of exciting exhibitions, education programs, and cultural experiences for our visitors. Your generosity ensures that the Highland House Museum’s doors are open, lights are on, … [Read more...]

Volunteer!

March 18, 2015 by TruroHistorical

Volunteering at the Highland Museum and Cobb Archive is fun! Volunteers give tours, providing a wealth of information about local history and contemporary events. As a volunteer, you may choose to participate in research projects, digging deep into the meaning of the objects, … [Read more...]

Support the THS!

March 18, 2015 by TruroHistorical

We encourage you to support the Truro Historical Society this year by making a donation and/or becoming a member. Our programs and preservation efforts rely on the generosity of our members, visitors, and friends throughout the entire year. The Highland House Museum is open … [Read more...]

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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