Step aboard for a voyage through the naval heritage that helped shape Key West. Join a local maritime historian for an engaging one-hour trolley tour through Old Town and the historic seaport, uncovering the deep military, strategic, and cultural ties between the U.S. Navy and the island community.
Along the way, you’ll visit iconic sites such as the former Naval Station Key West, Truman Waterfront, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham, and the neighborhoods where generations of naval families lived and worked. Discover the storied history of the Navy’s presence dating back to the 1820s, the island’s role in pirate suppression and Civil War blockades, and how Key West became a vital hub for naval aviation, submarine operations, and Caribbean defense.
This immersive experience brings to life the stories of sailors, shipbuilders, divers, pilots, and leaders whose service helped forge Key West’s identity as one of America’s most historic naval ports.
- Date: March 7
- Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Cost: $35.00 - $45.00
- Location: Key West Museum of Art & History
