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:

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

Fort Des Moines Museum Black History Month Calendar, February 2012

Sunday, Feb. 5, 2:00 PM—Celebrate Ronald Reagan's 101th Birthday (February 6) at Fort Des Moines

Tuesday, February 14, 7:00 PM—Valentine’s Day Mystery Dinner Party

Saturday, February 18, 1:00 PM—Chicago Storyteller Linda Gorham presents “Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott”

Sunday, February 19, 2:00 PM—Movie at the Museum: The Tuskegee Airmen Movie

Saturday, February 25, 11:00 PM—The Crocker Street YMCA: Legacy of Leaders (New Traveling Exhibit)

Saturday February 25, 1:00 – 3:00 PM—Black History Month Family Fun Day!

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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.