Hernando de Soto’s expedition (1539-1543) was the first to explore extensively the interior of the eastern part of North America. It spent a substantial amount of time in what is now Alabama, where there are many places associated with De Soto’s expedition. Hernando de Soto had been a conquistador with Francisco Pizarro in Peru and made a fortune. Although a celebrity in Spain , he thirsted for more adventure. Learn more about this fascinating part of Alabama history as presented by Professor Ronald H. Fritze. Professor Fritze was born and raised in Indiana. He earned a Ph.D. in history from Cambridge University. Currently he serves as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Athens State University in Athens, Alabama. He is the author and editor of eleven books including New Worlds: The Great Voyages of Discovery, 1400-1600 and Invented Knowledge: False History, Fake Science, and Pseudo-Religions . Professor Fritze also appeared in the series The Conquest of America on the History Channel. This event is free, but seating is limited.
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