Wetu Dedication Celebration!

Wetu Dedication THIS Saturday, June 3rd 10AM to 2PM

Join us as we dedicate the opening of the wetu

The Truro Historical Society and the Cape Cod National Seashore invite you to the wetu dedication ceremony at the Highlands!

Events include:

Nesh-La Singers & Dancers (performance at approximately 10:00)
Wampanoag Singers & Dancers (performance at approximately 11:30)
Native Arts & Crafts Fair
Sly Fox Native Food Stand
The full museum will not be open for visitors. Please enjoy FREE admission to the Shipwreck Room and Wampanoag Exhibit!

Click here for directions and details: Wetu Dedication Ceremony

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

Wetu Dedication THIS Saturday, June 3rd 10AM to 2PM

Join us as we dedicate the opening of the wetu

The Truro Historical Society and the Cape Cod National Seashore invite you to the wetu dedication ceremony at the Highlands!

Events include:

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