Native American Mask Painting - come let the kids learn about the vital role masks played in native society. Then let them paint their own native masks that they will be able to take home with them
1:00 What the Friar Saw -- Join our volunteer “Friar" Ted Bonstedt in Camp Uzita as he tells the fascinating tale of the role and adventures of Catholic priests on De Soto’s expedition.
2:30 De Soto the Untold Stories- Meet for the final program in CampUzita.
16th century Weapons Demonstration - See (and hear) a matchlock musket (Arquebus) being fired along with other period weapons demonstrated in Camp Uzita.
4:00 End of Scheduled Event Activities
De Soto National Memorial is located at the end of 75th Street NW in Bradenton, Florida. Entrance to the park is free, as are all activities. Come to our visitor center were we will be showing the film Hernando de Soto in America through out the day. The Park is open from sunrise to sunset; the visitor center & parking area closes at 5:00 p.m.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
