Together, our 2 historic sites offer educational programs, raise sustainably-grown produce, and create locally-sourced meals

Together, our 2 historic sites offer educational programs, raise sustainably-grown produce, and create locally-sourced meals

Each year, the Garden for Good grows sweet potatoes for food-insecure Iowans

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

Cooking classes & garden workshops help you get the most from your efforts

The annual Prairie Art Exhibit connects the important role of prairies & pollinators to community art

Volunteers work alongside staff in the garden, help at special events, and serve on the board of directors

We’re hiring!

Name: Hearts & Homes Historic Tea
Start: 2023-03-31T11:30:00-04:00
End: 2023-03-31T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Wallace House

We’re looking for a Garden Production Manager to join our team! This person will manage the production garden and orchard at the Wallace Farm in supplying fruit, vegetables and herbs to the two commercial kitchens. Experience in vegetable/fruit gardening and operating small equipment ideal, as well as good communication skills and creative problem-solving ability. Supervisory and greenhouse experience is a plus. Here’s the full job description and application instructions.

Chef Katie honored

We’re proud to announced that Chef Katie Porter is one of “40 Women to Watch” by the Iowa Restaurant Association in 2022. Congratulations to Katie on this well-deserved honor!

Step back in time virtually

Ever wondered what artifacts WCI is safekeeping? Go to our Online Collection page and see some of WCI’s historic photos and learn the stories behind them. Three groupings cover the Wallace family, historic photos of the Wallace House, and Henry A. Wallace’s 1944 trip to Asia plus there’s 2 related videos. This work was made possible by an American Rescue Plan grant from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.

Valentine Dinner – Full
February 11 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Hearts & Homes Historic Tea
February 17 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Know Your Farmer Dinner – Full
March 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Farm to Table Thursday: March 30
March 30 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Hearts & Homes Historic Tea
March 31 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

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COVID Response

The Wallace Centers of Iowa is monitoring CDC protocols and following its guidance. We ask that you not visit if you’re feeling sick or showing COVID symptoms. Together we can keep all our staff and guests safe and healthy.

Our Statement

We stand with people of color against racism, violence, and hate. Enriching communities and gathering together is the core of our work at The Wallace Centers of Iowa and how we actualize the Wallace family legacy. Now more than ever, we value our work that creates seats at the table for everyone. As an organization, we are dedicated to equitable, inclusive programming and services where everyone is welcome.

Some of our most popular programs that Connect Food, Land and People:

Pizza on the Prairie

Prairie Art Exhibit

Farm to Table Thursdays

The Wallace Centers of Iowa

Featured News

We’re hiring!

Chef Katie honored

Step back in time virtually

Valentine Dinner – Full

Hearts & Homes Historic Tea

Know Your Farmer Dinner – Full

Farm to Table Thursday: March 30