GoldenAgeTruckMuseum.com
Title
The Golden Age of Trucking Museum
Contact
Administrative:
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- Middlebury CT
- United States 06762
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- 203-758-9433
Registrant:
- The Golden Age Truck Museum
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- Middlebury CT
- United States 06762
Description
The Golden Age of Trucking Museum is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1998 by the late Richard Guerrera of Middlebury, Connecticut. Mr. Guerrera purchased the property shortly after, but passed away before any construction had begun. His widow, Frances Guerrera, followed through on his dream by building the museum and a ribbon cutting was held in September of 2002.
The Guerrera antiques will remain a part of the museum forever. Other displays in the museum are on loan to the museum for one year and are then rotated out so that the exhibits will continue to be new and exciting.
The museum has a display of antique "Crosley" collectibles, toy trucks, a Lionnel train and 50's memorabilia shown in Memory Lane. "Moving History", a movie about moving the Edaville Railroad from Carver MA to Portland ME is shown on Media on West Main. The movie is approximately 35 minutes long, and is shown in request. Our Founders Gallery is currently displaying, "Big Boys and Little Treasures" featuring artist Kiki Joyner. The exhibit will be on display until APril of 2006. Our next exhibit will feature photographs from the collection of truck historian John Montville. "Tractor mac", the character from the children's book series written by local author Billy Steers, is also in the gallery. We have signed copies of the books for sale in our gift shop. Library Lane is a comfortable reading area for our adult visitors. Interactive Interstate is a children's area where we have computers, books, puzzles, games, blocks, easels, ride-on toys. There is a Volvo cut-away tractor where the children and adults can get into and pretend to be driving. Please supervise the children and place the toys back where they belong. Thank you! It is a great photo opportunity! Be sure to stop by Waramaug Way to see the antique boats and vanity license plates and help yourself to complimentary refreshments. Please keep your refreshments in the picnic area. You are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy. Our volunteers are always happy to open a door or lift a hood for you to check out a vehicle.
