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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.  

​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.

History Happy Hour in the East Village

Friday, October 25, 5 - 7 PM
We're hosting a fun happy hour at the new The Lamp bar in the East Village. Learn some history of the building (formerly Buddies Coral) and of the Gas Lamp (precursor to The Lamp).    Join here.

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• History Happy Hour in the East Village
  Coming Soon!  
  Friday, October 25, 5 - 7 PM
  Join us for a fun happy hour at the new The Lamp bar in the East Village. We will learn some history of the building and of the Gas Lamp - precursor to The Lamp.  Directions here (former Buddies Coral location).  ​​​

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