De Soto National Memorial offers many special events and programs annually. To insure that you maximize your enjoyment of the park resources, please use the options above to plan your visit.
Did You Know?
Hernando de Soto died on May 21, 1542, three years after his conquest of La Florida began. His men buried him in the Mississippi River so that Native Americans would not know that he was not the immortal god he claimed to be. His remains have never been found. Visit De Soto National Memorial.
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