Event

Camp Uzita: Living History

De Soto National Memorial

Fee:

Free.

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Dates:

December 12, 2019 to April 17, 2020

Time:

10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Type of Event

Living History

Description

Camp Uzita is the spot where the majority of the park's living history programs are held four days a week on Thursdays through Sundays from December to mid April.

Park Staff and volunteers recreate a working 16th Century camp experience. Here you can watch black smithing, archery contests and hear the roar of an arquebus. Programs and demonstrations run 10a, 11a, 1p & 2p.  Topics include 16th Century European and Native American cultures, the legacy of the expedition, and stories about the people who came here with De Soto in 1539.

Our Winter season concludes in April with the annual De Soto Landing reenactment.  Come to the park's shoreline and witness a historical recreation of Conquistador Hernando de Soto's landing in Tampa Bay. The landing event is held twice at 10am and 1pm.

Please check our events calendar or call 941-792-0458 to check for times and details.

Reservation or Registration: No

School field trips and community groups are highly encouraged to contact the park prior to arrival to adequately plan for the best experience.