IN THE NEWS

Young Women: Apply Now for the De Soto Queen’s Court The Hernando de Soto Historical Society is excited to announce that applications are now open

Empowering Young Women to Lead A Path to Scholarships and Leadership Being part of the Queen’s Court is about so much more than wearing a

Boards, Bites & Brews 2025: A Fun Cornhole Experience Returns! The Crewe of De Soto is bringing the fun to The Yard at the Palmetto Marriott

A Beloved Tradition Returns: Geier’s Oktoberfest Comes Back to the Gulf Coast After more than a decade, one of the region’s most anticipated cultural celebrations

26th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Friday, October 3, 2025 – Bradenton, FL The De Soto Historical Society is proud to announce the 26th Annual De Soto

Beertopia Returns August 23: An Evening of Craft, Cuisine, and Community Impact Presented by the Hernando de Soto Historical Society & Elysian BrewerySaturday, August 23,

2025 De Soto Awards Night A Night of Celebration and Service On Wednesday evening, June 25th, the Hernando de Soto Historical Society hosted a memorable

More Than Music Princess Jordan Rowland Hits All the Right Notes in DeSoto Service This year’s DeSoto Court Princess Jordan Rowland brings more than just

Queen with a Cause Madyson Greeman Brings Grace, Grit, and Heart to the DeSoto Crown When Madyson Greeman was crowned DeSoto Queen, she stepped into more

Saturday, July 26, 2025 – Get ready for the event of the season! Bingo Bonanza, presented by Central Cafe & Cork’s Cigar Bar, is back and better than ever.

Thank You to Our Sponsors: De Soto Heritage Festival 2025 As we bid farewell to another successful De Soto Heritage Festival, we want to take

De Soto’s 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Returns to Bradenton on May 23, 2025 Bradenton, FL – May 23, 2025 – The highly anticipated 25th Annual De