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Mark Adams: “The Erosion of Truro Beaches”

Mark Adams – ‘The Erosion of Truro Beaches’
TONIGHT @ 7pm
The Truro Hollows, Longnook, Pamet, Great Hollow and others, were cut east to west across the glacial plains many thousands of years ago and now play a role as erosion targets human settlements.
We’ll talk about the geologic and historical definitions of Truro, it’s unique landform, receiving the waves that travel over George’s bank to carve it and how these  waves are changing with sea level rise.
Huge amounts of sand get transported by waves every hour of the day.
We’ll conclude with observations about how to read the landscape and reach your own conclusions about the future of our little town with oversized significance.

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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