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...]
Dick Ryder – “History of Life Saving Stations – From Wood End to Monomoy Point”
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
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
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...]
Fish Auction Gallery
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...]