Robert Peters: “a meditation on indigenous life”

On Saturday, June 20^th at 6:30 PM, the Highland House Museum presents Robert Peters, a Mashpee Wampanoag artist, writer, and poet. Peters will do a Zoom poetry reading in celebration of the summer solstice. Peters is the author of “Thirteen Moons,” a compilation of art and poetry intended to promote understanding and healing among Indigenous People everywhere.To register for this program, please click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EMp_zj5NTvmYt8En6fY8nQ

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 .”

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.
View all the videos on our YouTube Channel by clicking HERE

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