Happy Hour with the Historian | Presidents in the Florida Keys: Power, Politics, and Retreat

The Key West Art & Historical Society is excited to offer a series of fun historical lectures entitled ‘Happy Hour with the Historian’. Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D. Topic: Presidents in the Florida Keys | Power, Politics, and Retreat At first glance, the remote islands of the Florida Keys, small, isolated, and historically difficult to access, […]

Happy Hour with the Historian | Presidents in the Florida Keys: Power, Politics, and Retreat

Happy Hour with the Historian | Remember the Maine: Explosion, Mystery, and the Road to War

The Key West Art & Historical Society is excited to offer a series of fun historical lectures entitled ‘Happy Hour with the Historian’. Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D. Topic: Remember the Maine | Explosion, Mystery, and the Road to War In 1898, the powerful U.S. battleship USS Maine was a familiar presence in Key West, patrolling […]

Membership Monday @ Key West Museum of Art & History

Do the demands of the day keep you from our galleries? Experience the grandeur of Key West’s most iconic landmark after the doors have closed to the public. We are honored to invite our members to Member Monday on September 21st at the Key West Museum of Art & History. Set within the magnificent 1891 […]

Membership Monday at Fort East Martello

When was the last time you walked the storied grounds of Fort East Martello? We are delighted to invite our members to our upcoming Member Monday. On Monday, August 24, 5:00PM – 6:30PM, the Society opens the doors of this historic Civil War landmark exclusively for you and your guests. Join us for private museum […]

Membership Monday @ Tennessee Williams Museum

A Literary Evening Celebrating the Legacy of Tennessee Williams When was the last time you stepped into the world of Tennessee Williams? We are pleased to invite our members to an exclusive Member Monday on July 20 at the Tennessee Williams Museum. This special evening offers you and your guests the opportunity to immerse yourselves […]

Member Breakfast at Fort East Martello

Start your morning with the Key West Art & Historical Society at our upcoming Member Breakfast at Fort East Martello. Members are invited to join Membership Coordinator Kim Livingston in the Art Room for a light breakfast and a brief, engaging presentation about membership benefits, our mission, upcoming programs, and the exciting things happening at […]

Member Breakfast at Fort East Martello

Shrimp Boat Sound: Echoes from the Edge | Movie Panel Discussion

Step into the story behind one of Key West’s most iconic creative landmarks with a special director’s presentation of Shrimp Boat Sound: Echoes from the Edge. This feature documentary explores the legendary waterfront studio built at the southernmost edge of the United States—a place that helped shape the sound and spirit of Gulf & Western, […]

Happy Hour with the Historian: Following the Fish | Hemingway in Key West

The Key West Art & Historical Society is excited to offer a series of fun historical lectures entitled ‘Happy Hour with the Historian’. Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D. Topic: Following the Fish | Hemingway in Key West Ernest Hemingway, who lived and wrote in Key West throughout the 1930s, immersed himself in Florida Keys game fishing […]

Back in Time Fundraiser – Key ‘Wild’ West

Save the Date! Step Back in Time with the Key West Art & Historical Society at our annual fundraiser, where history meets high-spirited fun. This year’s theme, Key ‘Wild’ West, transforms the museum’s forecourt and Clinton Place Park into a lively frontier town. Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring live music, an open bar at the […]

Trivia Night Fundraiser

Registration is now open for the Key West Art & Historical Society’s Trivia Night fundraiser! Spots are limited, so don’t wait — register your team today. KWAHS members: gather your friends, neighbors, and colleagues for an unforgettable evening of trivia, drinks, snacks, and fun, all in support of our nonprofit. Trivia categories include: General Knowledge […]

Trivia Night Fundraiser

Happy Hour with the Historian: Over the Seas and Across the Keys | A History of Key West Travel

The Key West Art & Historical Society is excited to offer a series of fun historical lectures entitled ‘Happy Hour with the Historian’. Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D. Topic: Over the Seas and Across The Keys | A History of Key West Travel Historically speaking, reaching the islands of the Florida Keys was a difficult notion. […]

Summer ArtCamp! | The Golden Age of Wrecking

Step back in time at this immersive 5-day summer camp exploring ‘a day in the life’ of historic Key West during the Golden Age of Wrecking. Campers will dive into the world of maritime adventure as they test their skills in exciting wreckers’ races and hands-on salvage operations, collecting goods to bring to auction. Each […]

Summer ArtCamp! | Archaeology Camp

Professor Deadeye invites you to join us on another thrilling museum quest! This year’s adventure takes us deep into Florida’s swamplands to solve the mystery of the Florida Moundbuilders. Over five action-packed days, teams will explore ancient ruins and forgotten places while facing clever tricks, challenging puzzles, and dastardly foes. This program features teamwork, historic […]

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Happy Hour with the Historian | Presidents in the Florida Keys: Power, Politics, and Retreat