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De Soto National Memorial - Facilities De Soto National Memorial Visitor Center Open Open All Year 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Phone 941-792-0458 Location Terminus of 75th Street West in Bradenton, Florida. Closures Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day Special Programs In our Visitor Center Theater we show the twenty one minute film entitled, "Hernando De Soto in America", which is shown throughout the day. This film depicts the four year, 4000 mile journey of Soto and his men, throughout what is now the southeastern United States. Other educational films are available to groups with prior arrangement. Contact the park for futher information. Exhibits The visitor center offers museum exhibits that relate the story of the expedition and its impact upon Native Americans and Florida. Included are 16th century artifacts such as armor, weapons, examples of indian pottery, and projectile points. Detailed maps trace the route of the expedition, highlighting significant incidents and features. An outdoor exhibit on the north porch shows probable archaeological sites associated with the four year trek. Available Facilities Bookstore, Restrooms, Payphone, Indoor Water Fountain, Loaner Wheelchair, Outdoor Water Fountain, and Outdoor Dog Fountain. |
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