Two Hour Historic Harbor Tour with Dr. Cori Convertito on the S/V Argo Navis talking about How Key Westers Made Their Fortunes by the Sea.
Sail into the fascinating maritime history of Key West aboard the luxury sailing catamaran S/V Argo Navis with Dr. Cori Convertito, curator and historian for the Key West Art & Historical Society, for a history tour like no other.
On Saturday, November 21, the Key West Art & Historical Society presents a morning harbor excursion exploring the remarkable story of how a tiny island at the end of the Florida Keys became one of the wealthiest and most important maritime communities in America. Departing at 10:00 a.m. from the dock at Sunset Pier, adjacent to Ocean Key House at 0 Duval Street, the voyage returns at 12:00 p.m.
Passengers will enjoy Bloody Marys, mimosas or non-alcoholic beverages along with a lite breakfast while Dr. Convertito traces Key West’s rise from a remote tropical island to a bustling seaport whose prosperity depended on the sea. Long before Hemingway, tourism, and the Conch Republic, Key West’s fortunes were built by sailors, merchants, wreckers, fishermen, sponge divers, cigar makers, shipbuilders, and traders who connected the island to the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the wider world.
From the bustling waterfront and the ships that carried people and cargo through the Florida Straits to the diverse communities and industries that shaped island life, discover how the sea influenced Key West’s economy, culture, and identity for generations. Expect captivating tales of adventure, commerce and island life as Dr. Convertito brings Key West’s maritime past to life and reveals how the sea didn’t simply surround Key West; it made Key West.
- Date: November 21
- Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Cost: $85.00 - $95.00
- Location: S/V Argo Navis
