The Highland House Museum
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N 42° 02.321 W 070° 03.883
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A history museum located near the famous Cape Cod Highland Lighthouse
Waymark Code: WMRJF
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MikeGolfJ3
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With the Cape Cod Highland Lighthouse as a backdrop, this interesting museum is located in a building that at one time was an elegant summer hotel. The museum houses an interesting collection of regional artifacts related to the development of the area, including ships logs, maps, photographs, household items, early U.S. lifesaving equipment, shipwreck salvage items, and artwork.

The Highland House Museum is owned and operated by the Truro Historical Society. The building itself is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Additional information can be found at this web site.
Theme:
Regional History


Street Address:
Highland Light Road Truro, Massachusetts


Food Court: no

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
10 am to 4:30 pm June - September


Cost: 4.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Small

Relevant Web Site: Not listed

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