De Soto National Memorial has a rich cultural and natural history. Visit this page periodically to view images of the park as it is today.
John Moerk
De Soto National Memorial preserves a small portion of the mangrove swamp of the Florida Gulf Coast.
Did You Know?
The crossbow was such a fearsome weapon that in 1139 Pope Innocent II outlawed its use among Christians. However, no restriction was placed on its use against non-Christians, including the Native Americans that Hernando de Soto met on his 1539 Expedition to Florida. Visit De Soto National Memorial.
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