Key West Navy Heritage Trolley Tour

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 […]

Happy Hour with the Historian: Outpost in the Storm: Key West and the Civil War’s Southernmost Front

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: Outpost in the Storm: Key West and the Civil War’s Southernmost Front While most Civil War battles raged far to the north, the island of Key West […]

Member Breakfast @ Key West Museum of Art & History

As a Key West Art & Historical Society member, you are cordially invited to our upcoming Member Breakfast. Join Kim Livingston, Membership Coordinator, on the veranda of the Key West Museum of Art & History to enjoy a light breakfast and a brief presentation. Relax on the back porch of the iconic Custom House building […]

Island Legacies: A Walking Tour of Bahama Village in Key West

The Key West Art & Historical Society is hosting a walking tour of historic downtown led by the curator and historian, Cori Convertito. She will explore Key West’s rich naval and architectural history. Tour Highlights: Join local historian Dr. Cori Convertito for an immersive walking tour through Bahama Village, one of Key West’s most culturally […]

Distinguished Speaker Series: Elizabeth Bishop | A Poet of the Shorelines

Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979) is widely regarded as one of the great poets of the twentieth century, and she is also regarded as one of the most important contributors to Key West’s vibrant literary legacy. David Orr asserted in the New York Times that “in the second half of the 20th century, no American artist in […]

Homeschool Art and History

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a fun and educational adventure through Key West’s vibrant art and history! Each month, we’ll explore a different Key West Art & Historical Society (KWAHS) location, with hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Each session includes a guided tour, engaging discussion, and a […]

Cuban Heritage Trolley Tour & Lunch Experience

Step aboard for a journey through the vibrant Cuban history that helped shape Key West. Join local historian Dr. Cori Convertito for an engaging one-hour trolley tour through Old Town, uncovering the deep cultural, political, and economic ties between Cuba and the island city. Along the way, you’ll visit historic landmarks such as the San […]

Pop-up Make and Create for Kids

Join us for Pop-Up Make and Create—a free, family-friendly art-making experience that celebrates the rich art and history of Key West! Held on the first Sunday of each month to coincide with Community Day, this program takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at one of the Key West Art & Historical Society’s museum […]

Homeschool Walking Tour

We invite local Homeschool Families with children aged 8 and up to join KWAHS education specialist, Kassandra Collett, for a one-hour walking tour of historic Key West. Each month, we will focus on a different historic topic, bringing history to life as we walk down the very same streets as famous artists, writers, presidents, military […]

From Sailors to Statesmen: A Walking Tour Through Truman Annex

The Key West Art & Historical Society is hosting a walking tour of historic downtown led by the curator and historian, Cori Convertito. She will explore Key West’s rich naval and architectural history. Tour Highlights: Begin at the Custom House, once home to wreckers’ court cases and the 1898 Maine Court of Inquiry. Stroll through […]

Historic Seaport Sail on Argo Navis | An Almost Industry: Commercial Sponge Farming in the Lower Keys

Two Hour Historic Harbor Tour with Florida Keys Historian Brad Bertelli on the S/V Argo Navis talking about An Almost Industry: Commercial Sponge Farming in the Lower Keys On Saturday, January 17, Bertelli will lead a historically illuminating morning seafaring excursion presented by Key West Art & Historical Society aboard the luxury catamaran S/V Argo […]

Distinguished Speaker Series: A History of Weather Forecasting in the Florida Keys

A History of Weather Forecasting in the Florida Keys with Jonathan Rizzo The history of formal weather observing and forecasting in the Florida Keys began with the U.S. Lighthouse Board and the later establishment of Key West as the site one of the original 24 U.S. Signal Corps weather offices. This presentation will cover critical […]

Membership Monday @ Key West Museum of Art & History

Is it tough to visit the museum during regular hours? We hear you—and we’ve got something special just for you. Join us for Membership Monday, a monthly after-hours event exclusively for museum members. Each month, we open the doors to one of our iconic museums for a brief, private visit after hours—a perfect chance to […]

Happy Hour with the Historian: The Florida Keys on Screen | Film, Tourism, and Tropical Fantasy

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: The Florida Keys on Screen: Film, Tourism and Tropical Fantasy From classic films to hit TV shows, the Florida Keys have long captured the imagination of audiences […]

Homeschool Art and History

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a fun and educational adventure through Key West’s vibrant art and history! Each month, we’ll explore a different Key West Art & Historical Society location, with hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Each session includes a guided tour, engaging discussion, and a themed […]

Member Breakfast at Fort East Martello

As a valued member of the Key West Art & Historical Society, you’re cordially invited to our upcoming Member Breakfast at Fort East Martello Museum. Join Membership Coordinator Kim Livingston in the Education Center for a light breakfast and an informative presentation highlighting the benefits of your membership, the Society’s mission, and upcoming programs and […]

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