Luck Area Historical Society

The Luck Area Historical Society & Museum 's  annual goal is to raise 35%  or $9,400  of the museum general operating budget which is about $27,000 each year; to help pay for our utilities, programs, events and staff.  The museum's goal is to continue to bring the quality programs and exhibits as we have been able to in the past to our community. We rely on private funding as we do not receive any tax monies. 

Please help support our mission and to continue  to provide  a historical, educational, recreational and inspirational public service center to increase the knowledge of the local area history and to preserve the local heritage for future generations. Most of the people  who settled in Luck in its early days and built up the community, came from  Denmark.  

We have a group of dedicated star volunteers who we couldn't do without who are not only proud of their heritage but proud of what the museum has become and work to make sure that it will be here for future generations. We are truly  grateful for all the support from all of our supporters - without you we wouldn't be here.  

Exhibits and Events 2019:

January/February 'Valentine Basket Raffle' Fundraiser(draw February 12): March/April - Glass by Pauly  

and Easter Basket Raffle (March 11, draw April 18)

May - Luck High School Art Exhibit; 

June- FFA- Dairy Month, grand Opening of Pavilion Dairy exhibit

 July -  “Denmark – America’s Smallest and Biggest Ally” 

July/August -Model Car display from a local Luck Collector 

September/October- Model and Toy Tractor Display - Mark Johnson Family

 December  -'Ted Anderson Christmas Village & Holiday Express Train.'

and a display of Christmas Cards and decorations from the past

On- Going Programs include:

First Friday Free Flicks every month, the museum presents a classic movie (1940s—1980s.)

2nd and 4th Wednesday, Polk County Discussion Group meets 1:30 PM. 

Fourth Monday: Polk County Genealogical Society has planned programs at the museum 1:30 -3:30 PM.

Each Monday  1:00-3:30 we have free genealogy research assistance provided by a volunteer in our Albert Victor Ravenholt Research Center.

Fourth Thursday of each month 7:00 PM (check newspaper for current speaker dates and times): Special Presentation Night with guest speakers. Topics include local history and other areas of interest for all ages.

Students from K- 4 come for tours to our museum, and learn about the past. (Call the museum to arrange a time/date ) 

Planned Exhibits for 2020: 

January - Silent Auction Art Walk Fund Raiser. Several local artists will have their work on display to be bid on. i.e. Patricia Duncan, Jacqueline Bergan, Merliee Thorstad, Carol Adleman, Gillian Henry, Paul Oman, Maria Skarped(textile artist from Sweden)  and Cindy Cutter 

March/April - Easter Basket Raffle 

May - Luck High School Art Exhibit; 

June- FFA- Dairy Month and Hanne Ravnholt Pavilion exhibit

 July -  “Dannebrog - History of the Worlds Oldest Flag” 

 August-October- 75th Anniversary of WWII end. Presenters and Exhibit -more info to come

 December  -'Ted Anderson Christmas Village & Holiday Express Train.'

The Luck Museum invites visitors far and near to immerse themselves in the culture and history of Luck.  Educating people through displays, artifacts  and programs is a continuing process for the Historical Society. Our community has a need for a place open to the public for people to enjoy and to call their own.