Truro
History:
After first landing in Provincetown, the pilgrims found a much needed
Native American reserve of corn. The corn and fresh water helped
sustain them through their first winter in the new world. That finding
is memorialized on a plaque at Corn Hill.
Unlike the peaceful Truro of today, Truro was a bustling economic center
from the early 1700s until the mid 1800s. Fishing, whaling, ship
building and salt production were only a few of the industries supporting
the Pamet area. Storms and marine disasters led to the decline of
shipping and whaling in the area and new methods of producing salt ended
that endeavor as well.
But the Truro of today is a serene reminder of Old Cape Cod. With
most of its land preserved by the Cape Cod National Seashore and the absence
of a true town center and shopping district, one could easily pass right
through Truro without a thought. What a shame it would be to miss
the beautiful beaches, historic sites, art galleries and outdoor activities.
Activities/Places of Interest: From historical landmarks to the Highland
Links Golf Course, Truro offers a variety of activities for visitors and
locals alike.
Truro Historical Museum: The Museum on the site of the Highland
Lighthouse has an impressive collection of records and artifacts from
Truro's rich history. Call 508-487-3397 for more information or
visit the Truro Historical Society
website which also contains information about visiting the Highland
Lighthouse. Also for the history buffs, Truro has some wonderful
old churches and cemeteries with interesting, old headstones.
Castle Hill Center for the Arts: The center offers classes in painting,
sculpting, drawing (to name a few) for novices and advanced, adults and
children. The center also sponsors lectures and other activities.
Call 508-349-7511 for more information or visit their site at: www.castlehill.org..
Highland
Links Golf Course: Cape Cod is also a golfer's paradise. Where
else can you golf almost year-round? Check out the complete list
of Cape Cod Golf Courses at Golf
Cape Cod. Die-hard golfers will love the Highland Light
Golf Course in Truro, a nine hole, Scottish links style course overlooking
the raging ocean. Call for tee-times at 508-487-9201.
Truro Beaches: Truro has some of the most stunning beaches
on Cape Cod. From the crashing wave beaches of the ocean side (Longnook
Beach) to the peaceful bay side (Corn Hill), there is bound to be a beach
for everybody. Don't miss the sunsets on the bay side. Parking
stickers are required for the majority of the Truro beaches.
Additional information about Truro is available through the Chamber of
Commerce at 508-487-1288 or at their website: www.virtualcapecod.com/chambers/truro/index.html.
Town of Truro web site: www.truro-ma.gov
