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Special Event
Event
De Soto Landing Event
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Fee:
Free.Location:
De Soto National Memorial is located on the southern portion of Tamps Bay. Temperatures from fall to spring are mild with averages in the high 60's to low 70's degrees Fahrenheit.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Exhibition/Show
Living History
Other
Performance
Description
Come and watch as Conquistador Hernando de Soto makes landfall at 10:00 am & 2:00 pm. Living history re-enactors will recreate this historic event which features a landing ceremony and a historical talk on the impacts of De Soto's expedition. Watch muskets and cannon fire. There will be demonstrations as well as interactive exhibits that feature replica indigenous artifacts and European armor. Kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge by participating in the park's Junior Ranger Program.
Reservation or Registration: No
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