Video Library
Explore the rich history of Truro, Massachusetts
Through our collection of short videos and event recordings on our YouTube channel. The Truro Historical Society offers a unique window into the town’s past, featuring fascinating stories, local events, and historical insights that highlight Truro’s cultural heritage. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a curious visitor, our videos provide an engaging way to connect with the history that shaped this beautiful Cape Cod community.
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Short Video Collection:
The History of the Cobb Archive
(Runtime: 11:56)
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.
The Outermost Place
(Runtime: 12:43)
“The Outermost Place” is a 12-minute film created in 1980. It masterfully intertwines the wisdom of Henry David Thoreau with conversations and musings of John Worthington, Sr. His love of Truro and of trap fishing are set against the stunning backdrop of the Outer Cape. The film was made by Michael W. Barnard, who has had a four decade career in the movie business as a producer, director, director of photography, and editor. He spent much of his childhood in Truro and returns as often as he can.
Edward and Josephine Hopper on Cape Cod
(Runtime: 12:42)
Enjoy this short video of Edward and Josephine Hopper’s life in Truro, created by the Truro Historical Society and shown in our Hopper room at the Highland House Museum.
August 14th, 2024
Bryan Legare, a Seascape Ecologist and Shark Ecology Manager at the Center for Coastal Studies, presents “Living with Sharks”.
Video Archives
Please CLICK HERE for archived video content.