Memorials
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.
Plan Your Visit
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 protected]
- Website
- www.fortdesmoines.org
- Map
- Get Directions →
While You're in Des Moines
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Learn more →Upcoming Events
Events in Des Moines
Apr
10–12
Za Ga Zig Shrine Circus
Apr
10–11
Sunshine Open Bible Church Spring Craft and Vendor Fair
Apr
11
Kids Fair at Merle Hay Mall
Apr
13–30
Iowa Artists
Apr
18
Downtown Farmers Market
May
2
Walk MS: Des Moines Walk
May
4
NEW2U Annual Classic Car/ Motorcycle Show
May
7
Architectural Walking Tours
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