Friends of De Soto at the Depot! This event has sold out, thank you! Train ride, music and BBQ! All aboard! Join us Sunday, November 4th, at 5:00 PM for a one-of-a-kind train excursion. We will meet at the Florida Rail Museum in Parrish, where we’ll board a beautifully restored vintage train (which we are unofficially […]
Dear members, volunteers and other interested parties. Friends of De Soto will be holding its annual board meeting at 5:30 pm, on August 16th 2018 at the park vistor center. We will be electing new officers and board members. The public is invited as is anyone wishing to participate on the board in the future. Thank […]
Sunset Cruise Saturday May 12th 2018 Join us on Saturday,May 12th, 2018, for a Sunset Cruise of beautiful Sarasota Bay by our cruise partner Paradise Boat Tours. This cruise will start from the Historical Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach, FL. Boarding will be at 6:30 pm and we are disembarking at 7:00pm for a […]
Sunset Cruise Saturday February 17th 2018 Join us on Saturday,February 17th, 2018, for a Sunset Cruise of beautiful Sarasota Bay by our cruise partner Paradise Boat Tours. The cruise will start from the Historical Bridge Street Pier boarding at 5:00 pm disembarking at 5:30pm for a leisurely, informative 90-minute cruise. Tickets are $30 per person […]
Sunset Cruise Saturday November 4th 2017 Join us on Saturday, November 4th, 2017, for a Sunset Cruise of beautiful Sarasota Bay by our cruise partner Paradise Boat Tours. The cruise will start from the Historical Bridge Street Pier boarding at 5:15 pm disembarking at 5:45pm for a leisurely, informative 90-minute cruise. Tickets are $30 per […]
Sunset Cruise Saturday June 10th 2017 Join us on Saturday, June 10th, 2017, for a Sunset Cruise of beautiful Sarasota Bay by Paradise Boat Tours. The cruise starts from the Historical Bridge Street Pier boarding at 7:00 pm disembarking at 7:30pm for a leisurely, informative 90-minute cruise. Tickets are $30 per person for paid Friends […]
Sunset Cruise Saturday November 5th 2016 Join us on Saturday, November 5, 2016, for a Sunset Cruise of Sarasota Bay on Paradise Boat Tours. The boat leaves from the Historical Bridge Street Pier at 5:45 p.m. for a leisurely, informative 90-minute cruise. Boarding time is 5:30. Tickets are $30 per person for paid Friends of […]
Five Centuries of Florida history Saturday, March 19th and Sunday March 20th, 2016 Five Centuries of Florida history is a unique opportunity to experience 500 years of Florida history in one weekend. Converse with Civil War soldiers, talk with Rough Riders, learn about the plight of WWI trenches and the experiences of WWII GI’s. Five […]
Be here as Conquistador Hernando de Soto comes ashore and claims Florida. Stay all day as we provide talks and demonstrations about De Soto’s expedition and its lasting impact on the Native people of the Southeast. Landing recreation times are at 10:00am and 1:00 pm in the parks cove. Location: De Soto National Memorial | […]
October 10 – Camp Out with Friends $25 per site (max 6 people) with a max of 15 sites. Set-up is 4 pm Saturday October 10, 2015, with checkout by 10 am Sunday. For more information contact Margo at 941-704-6825. Note: You must be a dues paying member of Friends of De Soto National Memorial […]