Historic Preservation Awards Dinner

Schedule

Thu May 14 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Des Moines Heritage Center | Des Moines, IA

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Join us for a night of honoring historic preservation achievements at our awards dinner on May 14, 2026!
About this Event

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the transformative power of historic preservation as we honor the visionary projects and passionate individuals who are preserving our region’s rich heritage and shaping vibrant, beautiful spaces for future generations to enjoy and cherish.

Awards Program

The Des Moines Heritage Trust Historic Preservation Awards Dinner will celebrate recently completed historic preservation projects and the people behind each project. Awardees include individuals, non-profit boards, government and development leaders in our region who are enhancing the places we call home by reviving our past into vibrant places for our future.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Des Moines Heritage Trust’s Historic Preservation Awards Dinner. Please consider sponsoring this celebration of projects and people who are preserving our heritage while contributing to the vibrancy of our region. Contact Sarah Eshoo, [email protected], for details!


Learn more about our event on our website: Historic Preservation Awards Dinner | DMHT


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Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Social Hour

Info: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Social Hour

Cash bar available. One drink ticket included for each registered guest.


🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Dinner

Info: We will be creating a plated meal inspired by beloved Des Moines restaurants that have since closed. Cash bar available.


🕑: 06:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Awards Program
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Where is it happening?

Des Moines Heritage Center, 120 East 5th Street, Des Moines, United States

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Tickets

USD 100.00 to USD 1250.00

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