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West Des Moines Historical Society Logo
  • About Us
    • Our People
    • Work With Us
    • Speakers Bureau
    • Online Collections Database
    • Educational Videos
    • Blog
    • Share Your Story!
    • Exhibits
    • Gift Shop
  • Events and Programs
    • Schoolhouse Storytime
    • History Camp
    • The Iowa Files
    • James Jordan Scholars Leadership Institute
    • Step Back in Time Book Group
  • Visit Us
    • Plan Your Visit
    • The Jordan House Museum
    • The Bennett School Museum
    • Live Virtual School Tours & Educator Videos
    • The Underground Railroad Museum
  • Special Events & Private Rentals
  • Support
    • Support
    • Donate
    • Become a Member
    • Baker-McFadden Legacy Circle
    • Pathway to History
    • Become a Corporate Sponsors
  • Contact Us
    • Newsletter

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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Guided Public Tours

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

Face masks are encouraged but not required


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

ASL interpretation is available for private tours. Please call (515) 225-1286 at least 2 weeks in advance.

School groups, private groups and virtual tours of the Jordan House Museum and Bennett School Museum can be scheduled Monday-Thursday and other times, based on staffing. 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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