Save the date for the DMHS Annual Meeting!
Saturday, January 11 @ 11 AM

The owners of this beautiful home have graciously allowed us to hold our annual meeting here. Public welcome! 
​More details coming soon.

Join Des Moines Historical Society and join in the fun!  
​​Join DMHS here.

Upcoming events​

Watch the video of the magnificent Oakwood Estate Centennial Celebration here.  Many thanks to Van Garmon III at ASC for creating this video for DMHS.  

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• ​JOIN US TONIGHT FOR A HISTORY HAPPY HOUR
  Join us for History Happy Hour at Exile Brewery - 1514 Walnut Street from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. 
• DMHS Annual Meeting
  Saturday, January 11 @ 11 AM
  2100 University Ave, Des Moines
  More details coming soon. 
  
  
  
• Check back often for updated events & follow our Facebook page here for the latest information. 

​Some events are available only to members of the Des Moines Historical Society. Joining is easy and inexpensive. Just click here to join. It takes seconds to do and will help support efforts to preserve the stories and artifacts of Des Moines history.

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