The mission of the Des Moines County Historical Society is to communicate to residents and visitors the history and creative spirit of those who have lived in the area known as Des Moines County, Iowa.

Vision

The Des Moines County Historical Society will collect items for preservation, documentation, display, and research, which relate specifically to the history of Des Moines County, Iowa: its people, settlement, agriculture, businesses, industries, culture, arts, archaeology, and built environment. By instilling pride in our heritage and fostering an understanding of our past, we will better comprehend the present and our prospects for the future.