HISTORY
HERITAGE
HEART

The Hernando de Soto Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1939 and consists of volunteer members who foster and facilitate an appreciation of Manatee County’s Spanish – American heritage. Through fundraising events and sponsorships we are able to provide educational opportunities and donate to local charities, organizations and individuals. 

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BEERTOPIA

A sampling of a variety of local and craft beers, seltzers, and liquor along with dishes from local restaurants, music, silent and live auction, & raffle tickets!
 
 
hernando de soto historical society main street putt putt

MAIN STREET PUTT-PUTT

Our annual Main Street Putt-Putt is truly a twist on miniature golf. The De Soto Main Street Putt-Putt can be described as a Putt-Putt Pub Crawl Tournament. 

OUR EVENTS

08/22/2026………………………… Beertopia

09/19/2026 ………..Main Street Putt-Putt

10/23/2026…. Charity Golf Tournament 

11/21/2026 ……….Cornhole Tournament

01/01/2027…. Goats Charity Fundraiser

01/24/2027 …………………..Amigos Tapas

02/19-20/2027……………… River Regatta 

03/26/2027 ………………Children’s Parade

04/17/2027…………………….. City Capture

04/21/2027…..Queen Selection Program

04/22/2027…………… Dignitary Reception

04/23/2027 ………………….Coronation Ball

04/24/2027 …………………….Grand Parade

HIGHLIGHTS

  • $50,000 ANNUAL DONATIONS
  • 3 MILLION DOLLARS OF ECONOMIC STIMULUS
  • PROVIDE EDUCATION ON FLORIDA – SPANISH HERITAGE
  • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS
  • STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
  • MAINTAINS MUSEUM FOR SPANISH CULTURE
  • MORE THAN 50 YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH BARCARROTA SPAIN
  • 2,500 VOLUNTEER HOURS ANNUALLY