Historic site
Highland House (Truro, Massachusetts)
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Highland House Museum, perched near the Highland Light in Truro, offers a glimpse into Cape Cod's past. This meticulously preserved 19th-century sea captain's home features period rooms, maritime artifacts, and exhibits on local history. Visitors can explore the furnished parlors, kitchen, and bedrooms, and learn about the lives of the families who lived here. The museum also hosts special events and has a small gift shop.
Don't miss
- Tour the authentically furnished rooms to see how a sea captain's family lived in the 1800s.
- View the collection of maritime artifacts, including ship models and navigational tools.
- Explore the changing exhibits on Cape Cod history and culture.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Highland House (Truro, Massachusetts)
You can visit Highland House (Truro, Massachusetts) on your own. A guide is worth it here for the history behind what you are seeing, and a tour can combine nearby sights into one day.
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