Take a trip to the past

highland house museum, truro historical

The Highland House Museum, run by the Truro Historical Society, is located in one of North Truro’s best known landmarks, the old Highland House, a resort hotel built on the Highlands in 1907.  Located near the Highland Lighthouse, it is a classic example of a turn-of-the-century summer hotel.  A visit to the museum provides a fascinating insight into the everyday life of the people of Truro and Native Americans from the days of the Pilgrims to the early days of the 20th Century.  The collection marks a time when electricity and paved roads were unknown in Truro. Read more >>

 

 

WELcome to Highland house museum 2010