Welcome to Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center, an international tourist attraction at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. The museum and education center honors the U.S. Army's first officer candidate class for African American men in 1917, and the establishment of the first Women's Army Auxilary Corps (WAAC's) in 1942. A proud tradition of excellence and integrity born on a cavalry post at Fort Des Moines, Iowa.

Upcoming Events:

EVERY SATURDAY, 10:00 AM -4:00 PM – Senior Appreciation Day

Saturday, Feb. 6, 11.00 AM- The Underground Railroad in Iowa

Saturday, Feb. 6, 7:00 PM - Ronald Reagan’s 99th B-day!

Thursday, Feb. 11, 7:00 PM- Death by Chocolate Mystery Dinner

Saturday, Feb.13, 11.00 AM - Black Soldiers during the Spanish American War

Sunday, Feb. 28, 4:00 PM- Des Moines Diversity Chorus in the Chapel

Family Black History Fest

Happy Holidays!
Give A Gift of History!
Buy A Brick…


Inscribe a brick in the Walk of Honor at the
Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center!
Four sizes available! We will make a FREE
commemorative certificate upon request, suitable for
framing, that you can give as a gift with the brick.

 

Give us a call at (515) 282-8060 for more information.