Happy Hour with the Historian: Our Working Waterfront

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: Our Working Waterfront The talk will explore the diversity of work along the Key West waterfront. It will reveal the complex interconnections of waterfront work. The diverse […]

Tidally United Summit 2025

Rising sea levels and other environmental changes have shaped our past and will continue to impact our future. Tidally United is a biennial summit open to academics and community members, designed to be an informational think-tank dedicated to raising awareness and exploring future-ready solutions to protect historical sites and other significant cultural resources from climate-related […]

Key West Colors: The Art of Ray Rolston Exhibit Opening

The Key West Art & Historical Society cordially invites the public to a special gathering on May 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to honor the unveiling of its latest exhibition, Key West Colors: The Art of Ray Rolston. The exhibition will be displayed in the Bryan Gallery at the Key West Museum of […]

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 while learning about your membership benefits, […]

Membership Monday @ Key West Lighthouse

Join us at the Key West Lighthouse to check out the Keeper’s Quarters museum and the view from the top of the tower! One Monday each month, KWAHS opens the doors to one of its four museums for members only. In February, we will be at the Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters and we […]

Summer ArtCamp! | Live Action History: The Legend of Happy Jack

This week’s ‘live-action history’ ArtCamp! program follows the legendary tale of Happy Jack. Set against the backdrop of historic Key West, students will embark on a treasure hunt, searching for clues to uncover Jack’s long-lost treasure. Campers will portray historic characters, reenacting pivotal moments from this historical period. The program combines engaging indoor and outdoor […]

Summer ArtCamp! | Be SmART – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

This week’s ArtCamp! focuses on transforming trash into stunning works of art while teaching students the importance of recycling. The camp will conclude with a pop-up exhibit on the back field, curated and set up by the campers themselves. Parents and families are invited to view the artwork before pick-up on Thursday. Camper Ages: 6-11 […]

Summer ArtCamp! |The Golden Age of The Wrecking Industry

This week’s 4-day ArtCamp! focuses on a day in the life of people who lived in Key West during the golden age of wrecking. Participants will be challenged to test their maritime skills in our wrecker’s race and during salvage operations as they collect goods for auction. This program features historic stories, period arts and […]

Summer ArtCamp! | Tropical Art in the Florida Keys

This week’s ArtCamp! highlights the unique art of the Florida Keys. Students will learn to paint conch houses and create artwork using local materials like seashells, buoys, and more. The camp will wrap up with a pop-up exhibit on the back field, curated and set up by the campers. Parents and families are invited to […]

Summer ArtCamp! | Pirate Camp: The Search for Jean Lafitte

Come join our ArtCamp! crew for an adventure as we search for the notorious pirate, Jean Lafitte. Participants will be challenged to test their maritime skills as we track, locate, and capture Lafitte and his crew. This program features navigation, cartography, daily art projects, field games, and sword fighting. Camper Ages: 7-11 Instructors: Deadeye Rick, […]

Summer ArtCamp! | Graffiti in the Keys: The Power of Street Art

This week’s ArtCamp! focuses on the vibrant world of street art and the creative potential of spray paint! Students will explore the history and evolution of street art while designing their own mini billboards. The camp wraps up with a pop-up exhibit on the back field, curated and set up by the campers themselves. Families […]

Happy Hour with the Historian: Our Working Waterfront

Distinguished Speaker Series: Romance, Politics, & A Lost Manuscript | Recovering Key West’s Secret History

Over a hundred years ago in Key West, a young Galician-Cuban lector–a cigar-factory loud-reader–published his volume of 96 formal poems at a little press on Southard Street. Fresh from Havana and Tampa and utterly enchanted by the beauty of his new home, Feliciano Castro (1892-1982) wrote poetry that evoked Key West’s social world of romance […]

Non-Profit Bingo Night

Join us for NON-PROFIT BINGO NIGHT at The Green Parrot Bingo cards are only $1 each and there are great prizes to be won. Select rounds will offer bottles of wine, gift certificates and goodies from Big Cheezees, Kilwin’s Fudge, Keys Coffee Company, Flamingo Crossing, Orchid Key Bar, Kojin Noodle, and a bottle of Stoli […]

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