The Lucas Center

The Lucas Center is home to the The Harold V. Lucas Jr. Foundation, the Harold V. Lucas Sr. Florida Historical Marker and the Lucas Historical Memorabilia Collection. Harold V. Lucas Sr. was an educator and entrepreneur. Lucas Sr. served in administrative and faculty capacities at Bethune-Cookman University for nearly 40 years. He was the first male teacher and he founded the school's business department. In addition to his work at Bethune-Cookman University, Lucas Sr. operated businesses and private classes from his home.