Hoyt Sherman Place is a historic building dating back to its creation in 1877. Not only was it the home to Hoyt Sherman, one of Des Moines’ founding fathers, but it also comprises the first art gallery in Des Moines (1907) and a historic theater (1923), both added by the Des Moines Women’s Club.
Educational Resources for Students and Teachers
Find educational resources below to help your students discover the significance of this historic treasure through social studies and visual arts Iowa core standards.
Iowa Core Social Studies
K-12 History Curriculum:
Analyze Change, Continuity, & Context
SS.K.17
SS.1.20
SS.2.20
SS.3.22
SS.4.20
SS.5.21
SS.6.22
SS.7.24
SS.8.21
SSUS.9-12.21
SS.US.9-12.27
Iowa Core Visual Art
K-12 Visual Art Curriculum:
Connecting
VA.Cn.11.1.Ka
VA.Cn.11.1.1a
VA.Cn.11.1.2a
VA.Cn.11.1.3a
VA.Cn.11.1.4a
VA.Cn.11.1.5a
VA.Cn.11.1.6a
VA.Cn.11.1.7a
VA.Cn.11.1.8a
VA.Cn.11.1.Ia
VA.Cn.11.1.IIa
Resource Guides
HSP Curriculum Booklet K-2
HSP Curriculum Booklet 3-5
HSP Curriculum Booklet 6-8
HSP Curriculum Booklet 9-12
Hoyt Sherman Place Worksheets
Civil War Lesson
For information about our educational offerings or to discuss options for a school tour, contact Emily Roeder at 515.452.0610 or by using the contact form.
Schedule A Tour
School tours can be accommodated with at least two weeks notice. We can customize your visit for general history of Hoyt Sherman Place (1877 to today) or Hoyt Sherman Place Art Gallery (1907 to today). Tours can be scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, and the duration is 60-90 minutes. $1 per student.
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