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Adopt an Artifact Program PreserveS Des Moines County History
The Des Moines County Historical Society (DMCHS) invites community members to play a direct role in preserving area history through…
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May 2025 at DMCHS: Celebrating Restoration and Community Engagement
As spring blooms in Burlington, the Des Moines County Historical Society (DMCHS) is abuzz with activity. From the near-completion of…
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April 2025 at DMCHS: Celebrating Progress and Community Engagement
Spring has ushered in a season of renewal and activity at the Des Moines County Historical Society (DMCHS). With restoration…
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March 2025 at DMCHS: Embracing Heritage and Community
As spring approaches, the Des Moines County Historical Society (DMCHS) is bustling with activity, focusing on restoration projects, upcoming events,…
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February 2025 at DMCHS: Embracing History and Community
The Des Moines County Historical Society (DMCHS) continues to make strides in preserving and celebrating local history. February brought exciting…
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A Joyful Start to 2025 at the Des Moines County Historical Society
The Des Moines County Historical Society (DMCHS) kicked off 2025 with a series of engaging events and exciting announcements, as…
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Meet Our New Executive Director
We are excited to announce that Colton Neely will be joining us in July as our new Executive Director. Mr.…
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Meet Our New Assistant Director
We are excited to announce that Tim Blackwell will be joining us in July as our first Assistant Director. Mr.…
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DMCHS Seeks New Board Members
The Des Moines County Historical Society currently has two openings for at-large board members. Board members’ full terms are three…
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Early Iowa Paleo People
Have you ever wondered who the first people to colonize Iowa were, or why they left so few traces behind?…
