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C. Grier Beam Truck Museum
Cherryville, North Carolina
Description

Features the history of the Carolina Freight Company and its founder, C. Grier Beam. Collection inlcudes l4 Carolina Freight trucks.

Artifact Collections

The museum houses 14 antique trucks ranging from a 1927 Chevrolet to a 1962 B-Model Mack. The museum also displays other trucking memorabilia from the last seven decades.

Programs

Our museum regularly hosts groups from area truck driving schools, as well as school classes and scout troops.

Memorials & Honorariums
The C. Grier Beam Truck Museum has a special section for "In Memoriam" and "In Honor" plaques located in the museum. It is the perfect way to honor a family member or friend who was employed by Carolina Freight Carriers, or was connected in some way to the trucking industry; or perhaps had a passion for antique trucks.
Governance

Museum is a nonprofit corporation governed by a seven-member board of directors.

Services
Gift Shop
Street Address
111 N. Mountain Street
Cherryville, NC 28021
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 238
Cherryville, NC 28021
e-mail: jdismukes@carolina.rr.com
home page: www.beamtruckmuseum.com
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