12/14/2024
On Dec. 14, 1540, the Chickasaw people met Europeans for the first time, when the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his men came upon the Chickasaw Homeland. Here, de Soto learned why the Chickasaw people are unconquered and unconquerable.
You can learn more about the strength and resiliency of the Chickasaw people by watching the documentary “First Encounter.”