Truro Historical Society-Highland House Museum

Hidden Gem

We purchase a family ticket for $20 and it reduced our admission to the light house. The museum used to be a hotel. Each bedroom was decorated in early period furniture. Downstairs there was a woman ...

Great History

As a history buff, I especially appreciated the older gentleman who has been working here since the 60’s who gave us the history of the place. The museum itself is located near the historical Highlq...

Restoration heaven

The Jo & Edward Hopper room brings to life their summers spent in Truro: the clothing, diaries, a rug intricately patched, their side by side paintings conserved with great care sandwiched between tur...

Small but packed with info

A really enjoyable way to spend the day after breakfast. You get a quick 10 minute tutorial by one of the staff and then you can explore the two story house with a load of history. 7 bucks a head is...

Delve into research

I asked a question about an obscure property in Truro, and the man at the desk lit up with interest. The woman, Audrey, went into the research room while my daughter and I looked at exhibits, and she ...