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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.

DEDICATION WEEKEND - Tours

Fort Des Moines Museum Summer Day Camps

 


Upcoming Events:

June

SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2:00 PM: “NORMANDY”

MONDAY, JUNE 14, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM: FLAG DAY CELEBRATION!

SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 11:00 AM: Victory Garden Film Series

SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 11:00 AM: BLACK OFFICERS PROJECT UPDATE

July

SUNDAY, JULY 4, 1-3 PM: FOURTH AT THE FORT!

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Military Spy Camp: (Boys and Girls) One Day: June 29, July 9, July 27, July 29
Hunt for the Lost Treasures of Fort Des Moines: (Boys and Girls) One Day: July 1, July 12
In the Army Now: Boot Camp for Boys One Day: July 6, August 3; Full Week: July 19 – 23
In the Army Now: Boot Camp for Girls: One Day: July 6, August 3; Full Week: June 21-25
Advanced Army Training: Mission Ready (Boys and Girls) Two Days: August 10-11
Surviving During World War II: (Boys and Girls) One Day: June 16, August 16



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.

Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center
75 East Army Post Road
Des Moines, Iowa 50315
1-888-828-FORT
(515) 282-8060


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