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The Wallace Centers of Iowa

The Wallace Centers of Iowa

  • ABOUT
    • Who We Are
      • Partners
    • What We Do
      • Mickle Center Shared Use Community Kitchen
    • Who are the Wallaces?
      • Henry Wallace
      • Nancy Cantwell Wallace
      • Henry C. Wallace
      • May Brodhead Wallace
      • Henry A. Wallace
      • Ilo Browne Wallace
      • Jim Wallace
      • Henry B. Wallace
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Board of Directors Resources
  • EAT
    • Sherman Hill Victorian Teas
    • Farm to Table Dining
    • Pizza on the Prairie
    • Historic Corn Plot Dinner
  • GROW
    • Growing for Good
      • Garden for Good
  • LEARN
    • American Dreamer Online
    • Prairie Art Exhibit
    • Historic Corn Plot
    • Online Collection
    • Videos/Publications
  • VISIT
    • Wallace Farm
      • Nearby Attractions
    • Wallace House
    • Group Travel
  • SUPPORT
    • Gifts & Sponsorships
    • Volunteer
    • Planned Giving
    • Rent the Gathering Barn
    • Rent the Wallace House
  • DONATE

Preserving the Wallace family legacy of agricultural innovation & public service with programs & 2 historic locations that connect Iowa's food, land & people Together, our 2 historic sites offer educational programs, raise sustainably-grown produce, and create locally-sourced meals The award-winning Pizza on the Prairie "sums up what it means to live in Iowa… ” Farm to Table meals connect you to our garden, land & historic sites The annual Prairie Art Exhibit connects the important role of prairies & pollinators to community art Each year, the Garden for Good grows sweet potatoes for food-insecure Iowans Volunteers work alongside staff in the garden, help at special events, and serve on the board of directors Wallace Farm

Two Historic Places. One Living Legacy.

At Wallace Centers of Iowa, our story is told in two places—each offering a different way to connect with Iowa’s food, land, and people.

At Wallace Farm near Orient, the land itself is the experience. A nine-acre restored prairie, seasonal farm-to-table dinners, and gatherings like Pizza on the Prairie invite visitors to slow down, share a meal, and experience the connection between what’s grown and what’s served. It’s a place where agriculture, community, and creativity come together in real time.

In the heart of Des Moines’ Sherman Hill neighborhood, Wallace House offers a different kind of connection—one rooted in history. Once home to the Wallace family, the house now hosts teas, farm-to-table dinners, and intimate gatherings that reflect the spirit of hospitality and curiosity that defined the family’s legacy.

Together, these two sites carry forward the work of Henry A. Wallace and his family—connecting past to present through innovation, stewardship, and a deep belief in the power of food and community.

Whether you’re walking the prairie or sitting down at the table, you’re part of a story that’s still unfolding.

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  • Seeds of Memory Sound Walk

    June 6 - September 30

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756 16th Street,
Des Moines, IA 50314

2773 290th Street,
Orient, IA 50858

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