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Tales From the Archives – Phat

May 8, 2023 by TruroHistorical

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...]

The Darmstadt

April 10, 2023 by TruroHistorical

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

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...]

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

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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