Signature Programs

Honoring the Past, Enhancing the Present, Contributing to the Future

Historical Memorabilia Display

Mr. Lucas has collected a great number of historical pictures and documents pertinent to the Daytona Beach area, Bethune-Cookman College, and the Lucas family. Some of which date back to the late 1800s, including letters from Dr. Bethune. This memorabilia is displayed at The Lucas Center in the Midtown Daytona Beach.

Harold V. Lucas, Jr. Legacy Project

The Harold V. Lucas, Jr. Legacy Project is a digital historical preservation initiative dedicated to documenting, celebrating, and sharing the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Harold V. Lucas, Jr.

Established on October 5, 2026, in recognition of Mr. Lucas's 94th birthday, the project creates a lasting digital home for photographs, historical documents, personal stories, family records, and accounts of his contributions to Daytona Beach and beyond.

LINK TO LEGACY PROJECT

Community Events

Every Sunday, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, who was keen on civil and human rights, community development, women, youth and education, hosted community meetings with an inclusive and diverse audience from different socioeconomic and racial backgrounds.

In homage to Dr. Bethune’s Community Meetings, the Foundation will host or collaborate with other organizations to host community events which contribute to the cultural advancement of the Midtown Daytona Beach area and community at large while upholding the Foundation’s mission. Two standing events are the Annual Harold V. Lucas, Jr. Foundation Gala (a.k.a. Lucas Fall Ball), honoring Community Icons, and the Annual African-American History Celebration.

Scholarships

In an effort to continue the legacy of education, athletics, service, leadership, and philanthropy of Mr. Harold V. Lucas, Jr., the Foundation awards 8 scholarships annually to Volusia County high school seniors in the following areas: Athletics, Scholarship, Citizenship and Career & Technical Education. The scholarship recipients are recognized each Spring during the Foundation’s Scholarship Awards Ceremony.