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September 23, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  On Sunday, October 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., join the education staff of the Key West Art & Historical Society at its Fort East Martello Museum, located at 3501 South Roosevelt Boulevard, for a free family program that will explore one of the island’s Civil War-era […]

Retrospective Exhibition to Celebrate Key West Photographer Richard Watherwax Opening at the Key West Museum of Art & History August 26, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Museum of Art & History will celebrate the opening of its newest temporary exhibition, “The Antic Humor of Richard Watherwax” on Friday, September 13.  The exhibition […]

August 26, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Food vendors, face and body painters, artisans of all imaginings, and non-profits are invited to register as a vendor at the upcoming ZombieLand, prior to the Zombie Bike Ride, taking place on Sunday, October 20, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Fort East Martello Museum, 3501 […]

The Key West Art & Historical Society Announces the Acquisition of a Culturally Significant Mario Sanchez Woodcarving July 16, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Art & Historical Society announced today the acquisition of a culturally significant woodcarving created by distinguished Cuban American folk artist Mario Sanchez.  Joining another 200 Sanchez works already […]

“The Enduring Magic of Margaritaville” to be next Distinguished Speaker Series Talk featuring Jimmy Buffett Biographer Ryan White July 29, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  On Friday, August 30, join journalist and Jimmy Buffett biographer Ryan White as he presents on the legacy of the famed Trop Rock singer-songwriter as part of the Key West […]

Key West, Florida (July 1, 2024) — Florida Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), has launched a new exhibition partnership program, “Exhibition Starter Kit: FOOD” and selected the Key West Art & Historical Society as an inaugural recipient. In total, eight nonprofit organizations received funding from Florida Humanities in June […]

June 24, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Raise a glass to Florida Keys history with Key West Art & Historical Society Curator and Historian Cori Convertito, Ph.D., on Thursday, July 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during her popular “Happy Hour with the Historian” program at Comedy Key West, 218 Whitehead Street.  Enjoy a […]

May 23, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Raise a toast to Florida Keys history with Key West Art & Historical Society Curator and Historian Cori Convertito, Ph.D., on Thursday, June 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during her popular “Happy Hour with the Historian” program at Comedy Key West, 218 Whitehead Street.  Enjoy a […]

May 13, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Museum of Art & History will celebrate the opening of its newest temporary exhibition, “Beaches, Creatures & Cowboys: Florida Movie Posters” on Friday, May 31.  The exhibition was first developed by the Museum of Florida History and many of the posters and ephemera form part […]

April 22, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  On Friday, May 10, join folk artist, third generation Cuban American and Key West native Wayne Garcia as he presents a night of eerie storytelling spotlighting the island’s ghost stories as part of the Key West Art & Historical Society’s Distinguished Speaker Series.  His talk entitled, “They Only […]