The Lukens Band – 100 Year Anniversary

The Lukens Band, was founded in 1911, as a “more attractive and wholesome” activity than baseball, for Coatesville youth on Sunday afternoons.  With the belief that "music has charms to soothe a savage beast", Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lukens Huston formed the Lukens Mission Band and then appointed the superintendent of the steel mill’s flanging department to teach the children to play music. 

Through the years, the Lukens Band attracted more experienced musicians and became a regular part of area parades.  Congratulations all the members of the Lukens Band on your 100 year anniversary and thank you for your participation in the Malvern Memorial Parade.

Information for this article was provided by the Lukens Band website with permission.