West Des Moines Historical Society in West Des Moines, Iowa

This historical society preserves and provides access to local historical records, photographs, and artifacts that document the community's past. West Des Moines Historical Society is located at 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA. Researchers should contact the society in advance to schedule a visit, discuss their topic, and confirm whether the specific records they need are available in the on-site collection.

About West Des Moines Historical Society

The West Des Moines Historical Society, located in West Des Moines, IA, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of West Des Moines. The Historical Society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. In addition to collecting and preserving historical artifacts, photographs, and personal stories, the Historical Society conducts research into local Polk County families and businesses, which they present to the public through exhibits. The Historical Society also provides public historical records.

• Genealogical research assistance and accessing family history records
• Historical archive hours, research appointments, and collection access
• Donating documents, photographs, or artifacts to the historical collection
• Historic property preservation assistance and landmark designation inquiries