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 Auxiliary Corps (WAAC's) in 1942. A proud tradition of excellence and integrity born on a cavalry post at Fort Des Moines, Iowa.

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Upcoming Events:

Monday, January 16th, 11:00 a.m: MLK  Service Celebration, Honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King

Monday, January 16th, 2:00 pm: Edna Griffin Play Soldier, Leader, Activist, Pioneer.

Friday, January 27th, 7:00 PM-"Share the Mic: Community Voices Creating Change"

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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.