John L. Lewis Memorial Museum of Mining and Labor

John L. Lewis Memorial Museum of Mining and Labor John L. Lewis was born February 12th 1880, to Welsh immigrant parents in the coal mining camp of one mile East of Lucas, Iowa.

he began his rise to power in the United Mine Workers of America, served as President for 40 years and was founder of the CIO. The museum is accessible to the handicapped, with heating, air conditioning & restrooms.

08/05/2024

John L. Lewis annual Festival August 31, includes many festivities: Fireman's Breakfast, parade, Beef and Noodle dinner, raffle drawing, kids raffle, kids pedal tractor pull, cake walk and more!

Kids Raffle
Skateboards
Basketballs
Footballs
Fishing Poles

Raffles Drawing
-Char Broil Gas Grill-4 burner Plus side burner
-50” onn. ROKU Smart T.V.
-$150 Visa Card
-$100 Cash
-$50 Cash
-4 $25 C&C Cycle Gift Certificates
- Pie a Month For a Year from Kell’s Kitchen

06/01/2024

Another fundraiser for the museum. Please if possible attend.Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at Pipers Grocery and Candy 901 Braden Ave, Chariton, IA 50049 and the Chamber 104 N Grand St, Chariton, IA 50049, and at the museum.

05/26/2024

To everyone this memorial weekend. We hope you enjoy and stay safe. But don’t forget Memorial Day is about all those lost to keep us safe. Remember those from your life or your family or friends lives that lost a loved one.

04/23/2024

You can pick up tickets in advance at Pipers 901 Braden Ave, Chariton, IA 50049, Chariton Area Chamber 104 N Grand St, Chariton, IA 50049 and John L Lewis Museum 102 Division St, Lucas, IA 50151.

04/23/2024

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12/24/2023

Happy holidays to all! Stay safe remember to take time with your family and friends. If you are alone during this time of the year, please volunteer at a hospital, food pantry, local soup kitchen. That will help fill the void and put a smile on a child or another lonely adults face.

Saturday September 2, 2023 John L. Lewis Labor Festival.
08/02/2023

Saturday September 2, 2023 John L. Lewis Labor Festival.

General Raffle Prizes. John L. Lewis Labor Festival Saturday September 2, 2023
08/02/2023

General Raffle Prizes. John L. Lewis Labor Festival Saturday September 2, 2023

05/24/2023
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04/18/2023

We need volunteers all Mondays through the season morning and afternoon, every other week Tuesday afternoons, every Wednesday morning, and all Saturdays morning and afternoon. so the museum can be open on those days.

04/02/2023
Opens soon
04/01/2023

Opens soon

Address

102 Division Street
Lucas, IA
50151

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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