Brothers in War- the Littletons
Now you can watch all the 2019/2020 Iowa Files educational programs, thanks to support from the members of the West Des Moines Historical Society and the Friends Foundation of the West Des Moines Public Library!
The first program of the new series, “Brothers in War- the Littletons” is now available on the WDMHS YouTube channel. Watch here
Read More...Holiday Open House
Visit the historic Jordan House Museum & Bennett School Museum Sunday, December 1 from 1-4pm and enjoy amazing decorations, tasty treats and family fun.
Tickets are only $5 for adults, $3 for children (6-17). Tickets will give you access to both museums, and there will be a fun craft in the basement of Bennett School,
While touring the two facilities, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for the best decoratio
Read More...Jordan Scholars Kicks off 5th Year!
The 5th year of the James Jordan Scholars Leadership Institute kicked off Wednesday, August 28 at West Des Moines City Hall. This year 18 Scholars from area high schools will learn from community leaders about the ups and downs they met on their way to becoming integral parts of the Central Iowa community.
Scholars were welcomed by City Councilperson Russ Trimble, who outlined his rules for leadershi Read More...The Iowa Files
The Iowa Files, an educational history lecture series, returns in 2019/2020. Free and open to the public, thanks to the generosity of West Des Moines Historical Society members, the Iowa Arts Council and the Friends Foundation of the West Des Moines Library, this 8 month series showcases interesting people and events in Iowa history.
Each program begins at 2:30 and runs for one hour in the Community Room of the We
Read More...Historical Holiday Hosts
Do you love to decorate for the holidays?
Looking for a new way to share your ideas & holiday spirit?
Then ho-ho-head over to the Jordan House Museum or B
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