The Des Moines Historical Society
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Welcome to the Web site for the Des Moines Historical Society! The purpose of our organization is to promote the preservation and study of the history and heritage of Des Moines, Iowa.
To this goal, we work to get the community engaged and involved in Des Moines' rich history by holding special events and quarterly meetings with relevant topics.
Take a look around this Web site for news on upcoming DMHS events, meetings, membership and more.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FIREHOUSE TOUR (MEMBERS ONLY)
Sunday, May 20, 2012
2-4 p.m.
Chet Guinn has offered his 'Firehouse' at 1041 Eighth St., for a Members Only tour for dues-paying members of DMHS. Guinn bought the building in 1980 for $1 and has restored it and compiled the history.
Drop by anytime Open House style as your schedule allows. Light refreshments will be provided. Parking is available in the DMACC Urban Campus lot to the north. If you are not a DMHS member, you may sign up that day to enjoy this tour.
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MEMORIAL DAY CIVIL WAR-THEMED TOUR OF WOODLAND CEMETERY
MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012
2-4 PM
There will be 6 'stations' for speakers - the two DAR, Aunt Becky's Grave, Baker Monument, Crocker/Tuttle/Sherman area & the Receiving Vault. There will be a presentation at each station 3 times per hour (at :00, :20, and :40) and then move to another. Please try to arrive early. We would prefer that as many people as possible park outside the cemetery and walk for the tour because the roads are small & congested. We will ask people to begin from various places to also help keep things moving along. We could still use some volunteers to help out. Open to the public. Sponsored by the Des Moines Historical Society & the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
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Read our April 2012 newsletter
Photo: Des Moines River, Des Moines, Iowa, 1914. Copyright Haines Photo Co., Conneaut, Ohio. The Library of Congress American Memory: http://memory.loc.gov
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FIREHOUSE TOUR (MEMBERS ONLY)
Sunday, May 20, 2012
2-4 p.m.
Chet Guinn has offered his 'Firehouse' at 1041 Eighth St., for a Members Only tour for dues-paying members of DMHS. Guinn bought the building in 1980 for $1 and has restored it and compiled the history.
Drop by anytime Open House style as your schedule allows. Light refreshments will be provided. Parking is available in the DMACC Urban Campus lot to the north. If you are not a DMHS member, you may sign up that day to enjoy this tour.
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MEMORIAL DAY CIVIL WAR-THEMED TOUR OF WOODLAND CEMETERY
MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012
2-4 PM
There will be 6 'stations' for speakers - the two DAR, Aunt Becky's Grave, Baker Monument, Crocker/Tuttle/Sherman area & the Receiving Vault. There will be a presentation at each station 3 times per hour (at :00, :20, and :40) and then move to another. Please try to arrive early. We would prefer that as many people as possible park outside the cemetery and walk for the tour because the roads are small & congested. We will ask people to begin from various places to also help keep things moving along. We could still use some volunteers to help out. Open to the public. Sponsored by the Des Moines Historical Society & the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
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Read our April 2012 newsletter Photo: Des Moines River, Des Moines, Iowa, 1914. Copyright Haines Photo Co., Conneaut, Ohio. The Library of Congress American Memory: http://memory.loc.gov