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May 1, 1538
De Soto Sets Sail for North America
De Soto began his Journey on April, 1538 with 700 men and 10 ships. He sold all of his belongings to get supplies for the voyage. -
May 31, 1539
De Soto Reaches North America
After a year of sailing and a stop in Cuba de Soto and his men reach Tampa Bay in May, 1539. -
Period: Jun 1, 1539 to Sep 1, 1540
Moving Inland
In mid to late 1539 and early to mid 1540 De Soto headed inland in search for gold. They passed through through Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee, guided by Indians that they took captive along the way. With no success finding gold they headed back south into Alabama, trying to find their ships again. -
Oct 1, 1540
Indians attacked De Soto and his men
On October, 1540 Indians surprise attacked De Soto and his men. Hundreds of Indians were killed and de Soto's men suffered losses as well. -
Jul 1, 1541
Finding the Mississippi River
In mid 1541 De Soto discovered the Mississippi River. This is a very important historical event. -
May 1, 1542
De Soto Dies
De Soto dies from the flu in May, 1542. He got a fever in early 1542.
