Highland House Museum

Highland House Museum One of Truro's best known landmarks, the old Highland House, a hotel built on the Highlands in 1907;

This holiday season, give a gift that connects people to Truro’s past and present. A Truro Historical Society membership...
12/15/2025

This holiday season, give a gift that connects people to Truro’s past and present. A Truro Historical Society membership offers a year of history, culture, and community. Scan the QR code or visit www.trurohistoricalsociety.org
and click on the Membership box to learn more.

Our December Newsletter is out, and it's full of exciting progress from the Truro Historical SocietyInside the December ...
12/08/2025

Our December Newsletter is out, and it's full of exciting progress from the Truro Historical Society

Inside the December Issue:

Art Reveal: Pictured is one of our latest acquisitions by George Yater

Textile Access: Explore the new digital sampling from our Textile Collection, Women's dresses and hats, including hand made pieces from Josephine Hopper.

COBB BLOG: Dive into the shocking story of the Train Crash in North Truro (August 1885)

Archival Future: Learn about the foundational work digitizing the Lewis Family Collection.

Support Our Mission: Find out how to contribute to the 2025 Annual Appeal.

Click the link below to dive into the full issue now!

Read the THS December Newsletter: https://conta.cc/48VUat9

12/02/2025

Our history is worth protecting. The stories, artifacts, and traditions of Truro help us understand who we are and where we’re going. Your gift—large or small—ensures we can continue preserving and sharing this remarkable past for future generations!

Please consider supporting The Truro Historical Society Annual Appeal today. Together, we keep Truro’s history alive.
please use this link to donate to our Annual Appeal:
https://square.link/u/b0xdhzo4

We’re so excited to welcome you to tonight’s opening reception at the Highland House Museum! Because of the wonderful re...
09/19/2025

We’re so excited to welcome you to tonight’s opening reception at the Highland House Museum! Because of the wonderful response and our cozy space, we kindly ask guests with reservations to arrive on time. This will help us make room for walk-ins who would also love to join the celebration.

We’re so excited to welcome you to tonight’s opening reception at the Highland House Museum!Because of the wonderful res...
09/19/2025

We’re so excited to welcome you to tonight’s opening reception at the Highland House Museum!
Because of the wonderful response and the space limitations at the museum, we kindly ask guests with reservations to arrive on time. This will help us make room for walk-ins who would also love to join the celebration

Truro Treasures Weekend is here! Friday, 4–5 PM – Kick things off at the Highland House Museum with our Opening Receptio...
09/16/2025

Truro Treasures Weekend is here!
Friday, 4–5 PM – Kick things off at the Highland House Museum with our Opening Reception! Enjoy wine from Truro Vineyards, light bites from Box Lunch, and a short documentary screening of The Outermost Place. Use this link to reserve your spot: https://checkout.square.site/buy/CUJ6WAVKVJEC66NZ5SG6LJH3

Saturday, 9 AM – Gather your crew for the Town-Wide Scavenger Hunt starting at the Highland House. Solve the mystery and win prizes for the top two teams! Click here for more information: https://trurohistoricalsociety.org/events-calendar/truro-treasures-treasure-hunt/

Come celebrate Truro’s history, community, and fun all weekend long!

Bid now before the auction closes at 10 PM!We’re in the final HOURS of our annual online art auction—don’t miss your cha...
09/07/2025

Bid now before the auction closes at 10 PM!

We’re in the final HOURS of our annual online art auction—don’t miss your chance to take home a one-of-a-kind piece created by local artists.

This year, each artist was challenged with a simple 11x14 canvas and the joyful theme “Summertime Fun.” The results are stunning: playful, nostalgic, and uniquely Outer Cape.

Every bid helps support the Truro Historical Society and keeps our history alive through art. Use the link below to scroll through the auction: https://app.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/2025-community-art-project-summertime-fun--44267

Special Sunday Opening at the Highland House Museum!Join us this Sunday from 1–4 PM for a sweet afternoon at the museum!...
09/06/2025

Special Sunday Opening at the Highland House Museum!

Join us this Sunday from 1–4 PM for a sweet afternoon at the museum!

Our Second Annual Pie Tasting Contest brings together a delicious lineup of pies for you to sample, vote on, and bid in our silent auction.

After enjoying the pies, take time to wander through the museum’s exhibitions and history-filled rooms.

Before you leave, don’t miss our online auction gallery in the lobby—the auction closes Sunday at 10 PM!

Pre-order your Sunday tickets by using this link: https://square.link/u/XHLksbO2

09/04/2025

Summertime Fun – Online Art Auction ends Soon!

View all the incredible 11x14 canvases created and generously donated by our local artists. Each one celebrates the spirit of summertime fun—and each one could be yours!

Stop by the Highland House Museum lobby to see the artwork in person.
Click to access our auction and place your bids online here: https://app.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/2025-community-art-project-summertime-fun--44267

Bidding closes Sunday, September 7 at 10PM

Support local art, support your community, and support the Truro Historical Society!

We will be closed today, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.
09/01/2025

We will be closed today, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.

We will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We hope you can visit soon!
08/30/2025

We will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We hope you can visit soon!

Address

6 Highland Light Road
North Truro, MA
02652

Telephone

+15083490200

Website

http://trurohistoricalsociety.org/

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