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Hernando De Soto Historical Society

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The Hernando De Soto Historical Society, Inc., is a non-profit, community organization.

11/07/2026

🔥🇪🇸 You’re officially invited to the hottest event in town! 🍷

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of Spanish Tapas and Sangria on the Manatee River!

📆 Sunday, January 24th, 2–5 PM
📍 Casa de Drs. Michael & Sarah Mackie
819 35th Ave Dr W, Palmetto, FL 34221

Enjoy assorted Spanish tapas, w**e, and cast your vote in our Sangria Contest — all while supporting a great cause. ✨

🎟️ Tickets: https://desotohq.com/amigos-tapas/

Hosted by Amigos de Barcarrota, the Society committee that supports and celebrates our Sister City relationship with Barcarrota, Spain. 🇪🇸

11/06/2026

👑 This Sunday!

Could you be part of the 2027 De Soto Queen’s Court? Join us for our Information Social to learn more about the scholarships, leadership opportunities, community service, and lifelong friendships this experience offers!

📅 Sunday, November 8
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Bradenton Country Club

Interested young ladies and their parent(s) or guardians are welcome to attend. We can’t wait to meet you! ✨

RSVP: https://desotohq.com/current-court-4/

11/05/2026

Ready to toss some bags for a good cause? 🎯

Grab a teammate for the Crewe of De Soto Boards, Bites & Brews Co****le Tournament, presented by Stewart Tennis Courts & Fencing Inc! Spend Saturday, November 21, at The Yard at the Palmetto Marriott enjoying co****le, food, brews, raffles, and more.

📍 The Yard at the Palmetto Marriott
🕥 Check-in: 10:30 AM | Bags fly: Noon
💰 Teams: $50 Fun Division | $60 Skilled Division

Proceeds benefit local organizations. Sign up today: https://desotohq.com/co****le-tournament/

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Our annual Boards, Bites & Brews is a great way to support our fundraising efforts and participate in a low impact tournament. We have two divisions for max fun!

11/04/2026

There’s more to Queen’s Court than a crown. Come learn about the program and how to apply. Each court member may receive a $1,000 scholarship upon successful completion, with additional scholarships for the Queen and Princess. Join us Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at Bradenton Country Club. Parents are welcome! Visit desotohq.com.

11/04/2026

💙 OUR QUEEN’S COURT ARCHIVES ARE GROWING — THANK YOU! 👑

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has commented, tagged friends, shared photos, and helped us preserve the history of the Hernando de Soto Queen’s Court!

Thanks to you, we've completed three more years of our archives:

✨ 2005 Archives: https://desotohq.com/2005-court/
✨ 2004 Archives: https://desotohq.com/2004-court/
✨ 2003 Archives: https://desotohq.com/2003-court/

But our history hunt continues! We're now looking for 2002 and earlier. Do you have old photos, programs, yearbooks, newspaper clippings, or memories to share? Please keep tagging former Queen’s Court members and spreading the word. You never know who might have a missing piece of our history!

📣 JOIN US! QUEEN’S COURT INFO SESSION

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Bradenton Country Club

Come learn more, reconnect with the tradition, and share memories!

👉 RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/38838033412448460

Let's keep bringing these memories together and preserving the legacy of the Hernando de Soto Queen’s Court for generations to come. ❤️

Queen Keri Leigh Shingledecker graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School, Keri was a four-year member of the National Honor Society...

11/03/2026

Co****le, good food, cold drinks, and a little friendly competition—Boards, Bites & Brews has it all! 🎯🍔🍻

Bring a partner and join the Crewe of De Soto on Saturday, November 21, at The Yard at the Palmetto Marriott. Check-in begins at 10:30 AM, and bags fly at noon!

Fun Division: $50 per team
Skilled Division: $60 per team

You can also enjoy the pile-on contest, lotto board, raffle items, and eat-and-drink wristbands. Register here: https://desotohq.com/co****le-tournament/

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11/02/2026

Could you be the next member of De Soto Queen’s Court? Come learn about the program, its traditions, and how to apply. Each court member may receive a $1,000 scholarship upon successful completion, and the Queen and Princess receive additional scholarships. Join us Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at Bradenton Country Club. Parents are welcome! Details at desotohq.com.

10/31/2026

Come trick-or-treat with the Crewe of De Soto TONIGHT! We’ll have lots of candy and beads to pass out. 🎃🍬

We will be joining the CrimeStoppers of Manatee County, Inc. Halloween Safe Kids Night at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, from 6–9 p.m. FREE to the public—see you there! 👻

10/30/2026

For more than 75 years, De Soto Queen’s Court has celebrated outstanding young women. Each court member may receive a $1,000 scholarship upon successful completion, with additional scholarships for the Queen and Princess. Join us Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at Bradenton Country Club. Parents are welcome! Learn more at desotohq.com

10/29/2026

Our hearts are with everyone affected by the tragic train crash in Spain. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and we’re wishing strength and healing to all those injured.

We’re thinking of our friends in Spain and hoping everyone is safe 🇪🇸❤️

Address

605 17th Avenue W
Bradenton, FL
34205

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19417471998

Website

http://www.desotohq.com/

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