Discover and Preserve Des Moines, Washington History

Join the Des Moines Historical Society

Help protect and publicize the history of Des Moines by joining the Des Moines Historical Society!

The purposes of the Des Moines Historical Society include the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about the history of the greater Des Moines area of Southern King County, State of Washington. If you are looking for information on Des Moines, Iowa, please try the State Historical Society of Iowa or the Des Moines (Iowa) Historical Society.

Help Save the Masonic Home

Help save the Masonic Home by funding the King County Court appeal of the Final EIS and the demolition permit.

Explore historical photos, the museum catalog and more at Pieces of the Past!

The Des Moines Historical Society acknowledges the Seattle area's Federally Recognized Indian Tribe – the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, who historically lived throughout the areas between the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound, what is also known as the Salish Sea.