What We Believe
Breann Bye
Secretary
Jacqueline Thompson
Board Member
Our Vision
BOARD MEETINGS
Steve stimmel
Board Member
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About Us
Our Board of Directors
David Barzen
President
Linda Powers
Board Member
kent newman
Board Member
bob craven
Vice President
In the future, the Des Moines Historical Society will be the foremost authority on Des Moines history, with active members who are engaged in carrying out our mission.
DMHS will provide excellent educational programs in which members find personal value and in which they are given opportunities to study, research, discover and learn about Des Moines history.
The Des Moines Historical Society Board of Directors meets in regular session on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. These meetings are open to the public (but space is limited). If you would like to attend or if you have something you would like the board to address please send the request to: DMHSiowa@gmail.com.
Our Values
COMMUNICATION It promotes understanding History deserves a voice. It's the vehicle to understanding.
COMMUNITY It's a support system. History is rooted in community. It offers diverse resources.
david hellstern
Treasurer
As an organization, the Des Moines Historical Society believes:
...history is important to maintaining and developing the character of a city.
...history brings a community together.
...preserving our past helps guide our path to the future.
...history is meant to be shared.
...bringing together like-minded individuals has greater impact.
...we must stop the loss of Des Moines history.
...everyone has a story.
...learning history can be fun, engaging and worthwhile.
INTEGRITY History needs to be honest. History should not be manipulated for an agenda.
EDUCATION It helps us understand who we are. If we don't have knowledge, we are doomed to repeat our mistakes. If we don't educate, our history dies. Education helps us gain new perspectives.