Our mission is to inspire all people to explore, discover and experience the rich heritage of Truro and the Outer Cape from valued artifacts, living history exhibits, and ongoing community interactions that emphasize their influence on society today.
Cobb Archive
Visit us at the Cobb Archive year-round on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 to noon, or by appointment. Click the link for more information: Visit the Cobb Archive
Highland House Museum – Season Opening June 1, 2023
The Highland House was completed in 1907 as a seasonal resort hotel by the Small family and, since 1969, serves as Truro Historical Society’s museum, featuring our curated collection of the art, objects and special exhibits from Truro and the Outer Cape. Click the link for more information: Visit the Highland House Museum
Volunteers Needed
Please consider joining our team of volunteers! You can help a little or a lot – we have flexible schedules and are in need of people who love to meet and greet our visitors, as well as folks who would prefer to help us with our collection.
Please click on the link for more information Volunteers Needed
February Update
We are counting the days until the days grow longer and our summer season begins! The Hopper Room at the Highland House Museum is waiting for your visit this summer.
Until then, please enjoy a ‘replay’ of Beth Chapman’s Virtual Hopper Tour, hosted by the Truro Historical Society: Beth Chapman: Virtual Hopper Tour
Thank you for a wonderful 2022 season!
We look forward to seeing you at the Highland House Museum
Opening June 1, 2023