Fort Des Moines Memorial Park and Education Center

America’s largest memorial to black and female soldiers. A 4.6-acre memorial park includes 20,000 sq. ft. museum and historic chapel.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
10-4 Mon.-Fri., and by appointment
Address
Army Post Rd. and Chaffee Rd.
Phone
515-282-8060
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.fortdesmoines.org
Map
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