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Enjoy a FREE outdoor screening under the stars of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Tennessee Williams’ iconic film adaptation of his Pulitzer Prize–winning play, presented as part of the annual Tennessee Williams Festival in Key West. Starring Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman, with a memorable performance by Burl Ives, the film explores simmering family […]

The Key West Art & Historical Society invites you to step into the world of Tennessee Williams on a guided historic trolley tour exploring the playwright’s deep and lasting connection to Key West. Led by Tennessee Williams Museum Curator Dennis Beaver, this narrated ride aboard Key West’s iconic trolley will visit sites associated with Williams’ […]

January 12, 2026 – (KEY WEST, FL). In celebration of the 115th birthday of Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Tennessee Williams, the Tennessee Williams Museum in Key West invites poets and prose writers to submit original work for its 2026 Poetry and Short Story Contests. The contests are held in conjunction with the annual Tennessee Williams Key […]

Staged reading of little-known short plays by Tennessee Williams, including And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens, that boldly explore sexuality, identity, and longing. Presented in partnership with the Fringe Theater and Williams Hall. Directed by Dominic Paolillo Cast includes  Kitty Clements, Cassidy Timms, Aramis Ikatu, Phillip Cole, Todd Glenn, Jim Speake, Trey Forsyth, Diane […]

December 29, 2025 – (KEY WEST, FL). Budding poets ages 7 to 12 are invited to explore the power of words and imagination at a free Youth Poetry Workshop, hosted by the Seawall Society of Young Poets in partnership with the Key West Art & Historical Society. The workshop will take place on Saturday, January […]

December 29, 2025 – (KEY WEST, FL). On Thursday, January 15, join meteorologist Jonathan Rizzo for an engaging exploration of the evolution of weather forecasting in the Florida Keys. His lecture, titled “A History of Weather Forecasting in the Florida Keys,” is part of the Key West Art & Historical Society’s Distinguished Speaker Series. The […]

Looking for a fun way to support our non-profit organization? Join us Monday, March 16, as we gear up for our monthly KWAHS Fundraiser Bingo at The Green Parrot from 7-9pm hosted by our curator, Cori Convertito. Come get your BINGO on for a good cause! All are welcome to play BINGO to support our non-profit. […]

Looking for a fun way to support our non-profit organization? Join us Monday, February 16, as we gear up for our monthly KWAHS Fundraiser Bingo at The Green Parrot from 7-9pm hosted by our curator, Cori Convertito. Come get your BINGO on for a good cause! All are welcome to play BINGO to support our non-profit. […]

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 […]

The Key West Art & Historical Society invites you to join a walking tour of historic downtown Key West, led by curator and historian Cori Convertito. On this tour, Cori will share the fascinating stories behind many of the iconic buildings that line Mallory Square, Duval Street, and nearby streets. Tour Highlights: Stroll through historic […]