Des Moines County Historical Society

Des Moines County Historical Society We proudly preserve, protect, and bring to life the rich history of our county located along the Mississippi River.

05/30/2026

Snake Alley Days is finally here!

Come by between 10 am - 4 pm.

Here are just a few things that are going on, plus you can take a self-guided tour of both sites!

Admission:
$2: Children 16 and under
$8: Seniors & Veterans
$10: General

Full list of activities at https://dmchs.org/event/snake-alley-days/

We enjoyed a wonderful reception and Crapo Award Ceremony with our members this afternoon! Thank you to all who attended...
05/29/2026

We enjoyed a wonderful reception and Crapo Award Ceremony with our members this afternoon!

Thank you to all who attended and congratulations to our award recipients!

05/26/2026

This Saturday is THE Saturday to come to the museum!

Along with taking a self-guided tour at both sites, you can:

Join presentations about local history

Be the first to walk through the basement of the Garrett-Phelps House since renovations began this year

Let the kids take home treasures they find in our backyard archaeology program

Enjoy a dress promenade all day

Listen to ragtime piano performances

And much more!

Learn details at https://dmchs.org/event/snake-alley-days/

SNAKE ALLEY DAYS is sneaking up on us!Enjoy intriguing talks about local history, backyard archaeology for kids, a sneak...
05/19/2026

SNAKE ALLEY DAYS is sneaking up on us!

Enjoy intriguing talks about local history, backyard archaeology for kids, a sneak peek at the newly restored Garrett-Phelps House, and many more exciting activities on May 30, from 10 am - 4 pm!

Learn details at https://dmchs.org/event/snake-alley-days/

We had such a fun time with the 3rd grade class from Mediapolis on Friday!They spent the day doing activities at the Her...
05/16/2026

We had such a fun time with the 3rd grade class from Mediapolis on Friday!

They spent the day doing activities at the Heritage Center and the Garrett-Phelps House.

We hope to see them again soon!

Join us at the Heritage Center at 6 pm for “The Crinoid Capital: Burlington’s Paleontological Heritage.” Learn about loc...
05/15/2026

Join us at the Heritage Center at 6 pm for “The Crinoid Capital: Burlington’s Paleontological Heritage.” Learn about local geology, what crinoids are, why they matter, and how Burlington citizens helped establish the city as a global center of paleontological science between 1843 and 1911.

This event is free and open to the public.

A special thank you to Dr. Gahn for taking the time to give this presentation!

We will be closed to the public during our regular hours on Friday, May 15.We invite the public to join us that evening ...
05/14/2026

We will be closed to the public during our regular hours on Friday, May 15.

We invite the public to join us that evening at the Heritage Center at 6 pm for "The Crinoid Capital: Burlington’s Paleontological Heritage," a special presentation by Dr. Forest Gahn.

Our normal hours will resume on Saturday at 10 am.

We are happy to host "The Crinoid Capital: Burlington's Paleontological Heritage," a special presentation by honorary De...
05/13/2026

We are happy to host "The Crinoid Capital: Burlington's Paleontological Heritage," a special presentation by honorary Des Moines County Historical Society Board Member Dr. Forest Gahn on Friday, May 15 at 6 pm.

The event is free and open to the public.

See you there!

Address

501 N 4th Street
Burlington, IA
52601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+13197527449

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