Discovered by Spanish explorer, Hernando deSoto in 1541 – 79 years before the Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock and 235 years before the Declaration of Independence gave birth to the United States of America – DeSoto County is a treasure trove of history. From museum to monuments, from historical trails to grave sites, it's more than your ordinary historical destination.
History ATTRACTIONS
History EVENTS
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Unknown Child Holocaust Exhibit
DeSoto County Museum
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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Apr
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Spring Concert Series in Olive Branch
Thursday, April 2, 2020
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Apr
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Best of the South Global USSSA WS Baseball Qualifier
Friday, April 3, 2020
Keep up to date with DeSoto County.
Apr
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Dec
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Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson Block Party
Friday, April 3, 2020
Apr
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Apr
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Breakfast or Brunch with the Easter Bunny at Cedar Hill Farm
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Apr
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Apr
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Cedar Hill Farm Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Apr
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Apr
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Catfish Dinner or Supper with the Easter Bunny at Cedar Hill Farm
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Apr
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20th Annual Southaven Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Apr
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Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 11, 2020
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Apr
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Southern Flea Market
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Apr
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Horn Lake MCJROTC 1st Annual Car & Bike Show
Saturday, April 18, 2020
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Apr
25
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Southaven 40th Annual Springfest
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Apr
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The Bob Williams Classic
Friday, April 24, 2020
Apr
24
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Sturgill Simpson: A Good Look'n Tour
Friday, April 24, 2020
Apr
25
25
DeSoto County 10th Annual Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 25, 2020
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Oct
31
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Hernando Farmer's Market
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Apr
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Wayne Bartley's 2020 Autism Golf Tournament
Thursday, April 30, 2020
May
09
09
21st Annual Mayfest Festival & 8th Annual 5K
Saturday, May 9, 2020
May
13
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Kenny Chesney: Chillaxification Tour
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
May
14
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Horn Lake Chamber 22nd Annual Golf Scramble
Thursday, May 14, 2020
May
16
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Career Technical Center West 2nd Annual Car Show
Saturday, May 16, 2020
May
16
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Southaven Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, May 16, 2020
May
16
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46th Hernando A’Fair Arts & Crafts Annual Festival
Saturday, May 16, 2020
May
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May
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Repticon Memphis Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Saturday, May 16, 2020
May
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May
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7th Annual Magnolia Festival May 20-23 Latimer Lakes Park Horn Lake
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
May
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May
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Brussel’s Bonsai 2020 Annual Rendezvous
Friday, May 22, 2020
May
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Olive Branch 8th Annual Memorial Day Tribute
Monday, May 25, 2020
May
28
28
Farm to Table 2020
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Jun
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Jun
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"Sunset on the Square" Summer Concert Series
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Jun
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Sep
26
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Olive Branch Farmers Market
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Jun
06
06
16th Annual Mudbug Bash
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Jun
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Jul
10
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Cedar Hill Farm Summer Camp
Monday, June 8, 2020
Jun
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09
Blippi the Musical
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Jun
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Jul
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Movie In the Park After Dark
Saturday, June 13, 2020
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Jun
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12th Annual DeSoto Shrine Club BBQ & Steak Cookoff
Friday, June 19, 2020
Jun
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11th Annual Latimer Lakes Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Jun
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A Celebration with ZZ Top
Sunday, June 21, 2020
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Jun
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Southern Flea Market
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Jul
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Hernando's Summer Sidewalk Sale
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Jul
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Hank Williams, Jr.
Friday, July 17, 2020
Jul
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Flashback Funk Fest
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Jul
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24
Rascal Flatts Farewell: Life is a Highway Tour
Friday, July 24, 2020
Aug
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Aug
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Repticon Memphis Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Aug
07
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Blackberry Smoke "Spirit of the South" Tour
Friday, August 7, 2020
Aug
07
07
Sam Hunt: Southside Summer Tour 2020
Friday, August 7, 2020
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Aug
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Southern Flea Market
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Aug
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No Limit Reunion Tour
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Sep
06
06
Cedar Hill Farm: Fireworks on the Farm
Sunday, September 6, 2020
Sep
09
09
Foreigner: Juke Box Hero Tour with Europe
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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Sep
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Southern Flea Market
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Sep
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Dave Matthews Band
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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Oct
04
04
164th Annual Mid-South Fair
Thursday, September 24, 2020
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Sep
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18th Annual Hernando Water Tower Festival
Friday, September 25, 2020
Oct
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Horn Lake 3rd Annual Food Truck Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2020
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Oct
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Southern Flea Market
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Oct
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Halloween Off the Square
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Nov
04
04
8th Annual Veterans Breakfast and Program
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Nov
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Nov
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43rd Annual Hernando Christmas Open House & Sip'n Cider
Friday, November 13, 2020
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Nov
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Southern Flea Market
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Dec
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05
Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce 44th Annual Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Dec
05
05
Horn Lake 4th Annual Bullfrogs & Mistletoad Christmas in the Park
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Dec
05
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Southaven 40th Annual Christmas "Parade of Lights"
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Dec
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07
63rd Annual Hernando Christmas Parade
Monday, December 7, 2020
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Dec
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Southern Flea Market
Saturday, December 12, 2020
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Dec
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Repticon Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Saturday, December 19, 2020