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December 28, 2017 – (Key West, FL). A forgotten era remembered: Key West Art & Historical Society presents “On the Waterfront: Truman Annex Artists” exhibit at Custom House Museum On Friday, January 12th from 6:00pm-8:00pm, Key West Art & Historical Society kicks off the new exhibit, “On the Waterfront: Truman Annex Artists” putting the spotlight on […]

December 7, 2017 – (Key West, FL). Key West Art & Historical Society Distinguished Speaker Series guest Craig Pittman to share weird and wonderful Florida stories at Tropic Cinema On Thursday, December 14 at 6:00pm, Key West Art & Historical Society welcomes Distinguished Speaker Series guest and journalist Craig Pittman at the Tropic Cinema where he […]

November 30, 2017 – (Key West, FL) Key West Naval Air Station centennial to be celebrated at Custom House Museum Key West Art & Historical Society hosts Naval Air Station Key West’s centennial celebration on Thursday, December 7, from 5:00-8:00pm at the Custom House Museum, with a special exhibit and reception kicked off with opening […]

November 23, 2017 – (Key West, FL). Key West Art & Historical Society Distinguished Speaker Series at Tropic Cinema Features Biscayne National Park  Key West Art & Historical Society welcomes Distinguished Speaker Series guests and co-authors Kirsten Hines and Dr. James A. Kushlan at the Tropic Cinema on Thursday, November 30 at 6:00pm for an […]

November 9, 2017 – (Key West, FL).  Key West Art & Historical Society Offers In-Depth Look at “Overseas to the Keys: Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railway” Exhibit During Curator-Led Tour On Wednesday, November 15 from 10am -11am, Key West Art & Historical Society Curator Cori Convertito, Ph.D., will offer a special curator-led tour of the newly […]

November 9, 2017 – (Key West, FL). Key West Art & Historical Society Distinguished Speaker Series guest Rick Smith to share colorful history of Florida’s past at Tropic Cinema On Thursday, November 16 at 6:00pm, Key West Art & Historical Society welcomes Distinguished Speaker Series guest Rick Smith at the Tropic Cinema where he is […]

November 9, 2017 – (Key West, FL).  Historian Tom Hambright to receive 2017 Scotti Merrill Preservation Award at Key West Art & Historical Society “Back In Time” Fundraiser The Key West Art & Historical Society is honored to announce Tom Hambright as this year’s Scotti Merrill Preservation Award recipient and will celebrate him at their […]

October 19, 2017 – (Key West, FL).  Haunted History: Robert the Doll returns to the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center The world’s most famous and intriguing haunted doll will be taken out of his secured, glass display case at Fort East Martello Museum for another ride up the Keys to the Florida Keys History […]

August 31, 2017 – (Key West, FL). The Global impact of the Florida Keys: Commodore Porter, Pirates and the Navy Key West Art & Historical Society Curator Cori Convertito, Ph.D., has been tapped to speak about the legendary Commodore David Porter (1780-1843) and his anti-piracy efforts at the McMullen Naval History Symposium at the U.S. […]

The Virginius Affair: Key West Art & Historical Society to Host Presentation and Reception of Rare Naval Painting On Friday, July 28, from 5:30 – 7:00pm, Key West Art & Historical Society welcomes the public to a champagne reception and presentation of “The Virginius Affair,” the only known painting that depicts an unprecedented show of […]