The Wallace Centers of Iowa

756 16th St, Des Moines, Iowa 50314 USA

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Opens Fri 9a

Independent

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“local food, sustainable agriculture, and civility”

Restored 1883 Italianate Victorian was the home of the first Henry Wallace; a national leader in agriculture and conservation; and first editor of Wallaces' Farmer farm journal. Exhibits; artifacts and information covering four generations of Henry Wallaces and other family members. A second location near Greenfield; Iowa is the birthplace farmstead of Henry A. Wallace.

Reviewed by
Sarah N.

December 12, 2019

I just finished my first Farm to Table Thursday meal of the year here and unfortunately it's the last meal of the year as they close until March now. I reminded myself exactly how much I love it... Read more

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Amanda J.

August 19, 2023

My husband and I got married at the Henry A. Wallace Farm in Orient in May and the venue staff exceeded our expectations. The food was amazing, everything locally grown, and the venue coordinator... Read more

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Jennifer G.

November 30, 2018

I attended a private cooking demonstration this past Wednesday. I've heard about the Wallace House & have seen it driving by but never actually been in to experience it. What a treasure! The... Read more

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