Lecture-Archaeological Evidence of Hernando de Soto in the Southeast

Three Stops on the Road to Ruin: Emerging Archaeological Evidence of Hernando de Soto’s Entrada through the Southeast (1539-1543)

Join Drs. Dennis Blanton, Charles Cobb, Ashley Dumas and James Knight for a presentation and panel discussion where they will share recent archaeological discoveries related to Hernando de Soto’s entrada (1539-1543) into the Southeast. 

This ticket does not include access to any exhibits, films, WildWoods or Fernbank Forest. It is valid for the lecture only.  

Things to know before you visit:

• The lecture is on May 18, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. 
• Tickets are free, online reservation is required and tickets are limited.
• Have your eTicket(s) ready at the Museum entrance.
• Guests without Museum Admission should remain in the Museum lobby until seating is open at 4:15 pm
• Lecture will be held in the Frances Wood Wilson Theater on the first floor of the Museum.