Cherryville: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Cherryville is a small city located in Gaston County, North Carolina. Founded in the mid-19th century, the city was named after the cherry trees that were abundant in the area at the time. Originally a farming community, Cherryville developed into an industrial town with the arrival of textile mills in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The city maintains a strong connection to its heritage through annual celebrations like the Cherryville New Year's Shooters, a unique cultural tradition dating back to German settlers that has been preserved since 1928. This tradition involves groups of people traveling through the community at New Year's, firing black powder muskets and reciting a traditional poem. While smaller than nearby urban centers, Cherryville has preserved much of its historical character through its downtown architecture and community traditions.