John L. Lewis Memorial Museum of Mining and Labor

Independence Day
2028-07-04, 2027-07-04, 2026-07-04, 2025-07-04 | IA

The Steel Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC) Signs First Major Contract
2028-06-17, 2027-06-17, 2026-06-17, 2025-06-17 | IA
On this date, the SWOC, a key organizing body of the CIO, signed its first major union contract with Carnegie-Illinois Steel, a U.S. Steel subsidiary. This marked a turning point in unionizing the steel industry and laid the groundwork for what would become the United Steelworkers.

Labor Day Festival
2026-09-05 | John L. Lewis Memorial Museum of Mining & Labor, 102 Division Street, PO Box 3, Lucas, IA, 50151
7-10 A.M. Firemen’s Breakfast at Fire House
9-11 A.M. Free Blood Pressure Check at Bandstand given by Lucas County Public Health Nurse
9 A.M.-3 P.M. John L. Lewis Mining & Labor Museum Open
9:45-10:30 A.M. Parade Registration 2 blocks east of John L. Lewis Museum
10 A.M. Sandwich & Drink Stand Open
10-10:30 A.M. Chariton River Valley Antique Power Association Tractor Display in front of the John L. Lewis Museum.
10:45 A.M. To be in Parade line-up
11 A.M. Parade–Theme is “LABOR FOR AMERICA”
11:30 A.M. Beef & Noodle Dinner following Parade at Community Building
12:30 P.M. Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull Registration (100 lb. limit) in front of John L. Lewis Museum
1 P.M. Firemen’s Water Fights in front of Fire Station
1 P.M. Pedal Tractor Pull in front of John L. Lewis Museum
2:30 P.M. Free Children’s Drawing-After Pedal Tractor Pull in the Museum
3:30 P.M. Raffle Drawing for 50” TV, Char-Broil Grill, C & C Gift Certificates, A Pie A Month for a Year from Kell’s Kitchen, Giraffe Planter from Ellis Greenhouse, Lap Quilt & Cash Prizes in Community Building.
FREE PARKING-CARS & PICKUPS ONLY-BEHIND COMMUNITY BUILDING.
Festival proceeds are used for John L. Lewis Museum maintenance.
For more information: 641-766-6831

Appreciation Day
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | John L. Lewis Memorial Museum of Mining & Labor, 102 Division Street, PO Box 3, Lucas, IA, 50151
Join us for Appreciation Day at the John L. Lewis Memorial Museum—a special event to celebrate and thank our supporters, volunteers, and community. Enjoy refreshments, guided tours, and a closer look at the stories that make our museum so meaningful. It’s our way of saying thank you for helping us keep labor history alive.

Workers' Memorial Day
2026-04-28 | IA
