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West Des Moines Historical Society Logo
  • COVID-19
  • About us
    • Blog
    • Share Your Story!
    • James Jordan Scholars Leadership Institute
    • Exhibitions
  • Events
    • Special Events & Private Rentals
    • The Iowa Files
    • Night at the Museum
  • Support
    • Pathway to History
    • Donate
    • Our Corporate Sponsors
  • Experience
    • Plan Your Visit
    • The Jordan House Museum
    • The Bennett School Museum
    • The Underground Railroad Museum
  • Get in Touch
    • Share Your COVID-19 Stories
  • Donate

Membership & Support

West Des Moines Historical Society is a privately funded nonprofit institution that relies on the generosity of its friends and supporters. Help us preserve the legacy through membership.

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Public Guided Tours


Jordan House tours are offered Friday and Sunday at 11am & 1pm.
Jordan House tours will require a ticket purchase in advance.

All visitors and tour guides at the Jordan House & Bennett School are required to wear masks during the tour. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you.


For more information or to reserve a ticket, please see "Plan Your Visit"


Private, group and virtual tours of the Jordan House Museum and Bennett School Museum can be scheduled at your convenience. Please call (515) 225-1286 for more information.

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August 27, 2015 11:54 am

Updates on events, programs and news are on our Facebook page! Like us and you’ll see lots of neat pictures and stories about the history of West Des Moines, the Jordan House and Bennett School!

Click here: https://www.facebook.com/WestDesMoinesHistoricalSociety

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