Attraction

De Soto National Memorial

National Park Site · 📍 De Soto National MemorialUS National Parks · National Memorial · Bradenton, FL

About

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting their homelands. De Soto’s quest for glory and gold would be a four year, four thousand mile odyssey of intrigue, warfare, disease, and discovery that would form the history of the United States.

De Soto National Memorial

Attraction features

  • Fishing
  • Saltwater Fishing
  • Living History
  • Reenactments
  • Historic Weapons Demonstration
  • Paddling
  • Kayaking
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

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