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The Art of the De Soto Junior Ranger Book, on display at the South Florida Museum

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Date: September 18, 2009

 

The Art of the De Soto Junior Ranger Book, on display at the South Florida Museum

 

BRADENTON, FLORIDA – The South Florida Museum and the National Park Services’ De Soto National Memorial are joining together to launch the release of the new De Soto Junior Ranger Activity Book. The event will feature the work of local artist and historian Hermann Trappmann, whose pieces are featured in the book. A month long exhibit will open on September 20th in the curator’s choice gallery, with an evening reception on Friday, September 25th. The free evening event is for kids and adults and will run from 6pm to 8pm. The reception will include a meet and greet with the artist Hermann Trappman and book designer Jessie Lampack. While there, kids will be able to earn a unique South Florida Museum- De Soto National Memorial Junior Ranger badge. Each child will receive an autographed copy of the new book along with other giveaways and door prizes.  Enjoy snack and beverages with Park Rangers and volunteers dressed in 16th century Conquistador period clothing. Please RSVP by calling 941-746-4131 x 11

 

Event admission and all activates are free. Event hours are 6:00p.m. till 8:00 p.m..  

The SouthFloridaMuseum is located at 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, Fl 34205. by Interstate take I-75 exit 220 travel West down SR 64/Manatee Ave to 10th St W take a Left, on Right side past Barcarrota Blvd.

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Last Updated: September 18, 2009 at 13:15 MST