Two Historic Places. One Living Legacy.
The Wallace Centers of Iowa connects the legacy of the Wallace family to the issues and opportunities shaping Iowa today.
At the Wallace Farm near Orient, visitors can explore 40 acres of the original family farm, including restored prairie, walking paths, orchard and gardens, the Henry A. Wallace Historic Corn Plot, and seasonal art and educational experiences. The farm is also a working landscape where agriculture, conservation, food access, and community come together.
At the Wallace House in Des Moines, the Wallace family story comes to life in one of Sherman Hill’s oldest homes. Visitors can explore the family’s influence on agriculture, journalism, public service, and everyday life while experiencing programs and gatherings that connect history with conversations that still matter today.
Together, these two historic places carry the Wallace legacy forward through historic stewardship, community engagement, and agricultural innovation.