Our Mission:
To Promote the Preservation and Study of the History and Heritage of Des Moines, Iowa
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About Us
The Des Moines Historical Society has been working for nearly 10 years to preserve the history of Des Moines.
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Your donations help us grow. From donating items to our collection to making a financial contribution.
HISTORYGRAMS
Learn more about the history of Des Moines.
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