Programs, News, and Events at the Museum

Des Moines School Student Body About 1915

The Daring - One of the 'Mosquito Fleet' serving Des Moines

2026 South Puget Sound Cruise

The Des Moines Historical Society's 3-hour south Puget Sound cruise on Argosy Cruises ship the Lady Mary was a resounding success. The weather was sunny and the water was calm. Sites along Des Moines' waterfront and Maury Island were visited. Kate Hruby from SR3 (SeaLife Response + Rehab + Research) narrated portions of the cruise discussing marine life. Des Moines Historical Society President Richard Kennedy gave a lengthy talk on the history of Des Moines. A slideshow of the cruise is available.

Online Newspapers

The Des Moines Historical Society has had the Des Moines News for entire year of 1972 digitized and placed online. All issues of the Des Moines News for that year may be browsed or searched. Try it out at Small Town Papers.

Help the Des Moines Historical Society

Interested in local history? Join members of the Des Moines Historical Society to learn more about the Society, its Museum, and its Mission. Have a passion for local history? Learn how you can help preserve it by joining our board of directors or volunteering as a docent.

The museum is made possible by the support of Des Moines Historical Society members, the City of Des Moines, and 4Cuture. Your donations support future programs and our museum.

State Route 509 Project Completion

Ward Anderson and Sidney Orr of the Washington State Department of Transportation gave a presentation on the State Route 509 extension project. View an interactive presentation on the SR 509 Project Completion.