Homeschool Art and History Fort East Martello Museum October 5, 2023 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm On the first Thursday of each month, we invite local homeschool families to join us at a different Key West Art & Historical Society museum each month to learn about the art and history of Key West. Each themed session includes a guided […]
Membership Monday - Bring a Friend! Key West Museum of Art & History October 9, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:30pm FREE REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERSHIP MONDAY Is it tough to get to the museums during business hours? Join us for Membership Monday at the Key West Museum of Art & History on October 9 and bring a friend! […]
Key West Shutter Stories: Elizabeth Devries Exhibit Opening Key West Museum of Art & History October 12, 2023 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm The Key West Art & Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of its forthcoming exhibition “Key West Shutter Stories: Elizabeth Devries”. This is the first museum exhibition devoted exclusively to the […]
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 SINZ Burritos, Hog's Breath Saloon, Kilwin's Fudge, Keys Coffee Company, Conch Republic Seafood Company, Kojin Noodle, and a bottle […]
Member-only Breakfast Key West Museum of Art & History October 19, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am REGISTER FOR MEMBER BREAKFAST As a Key West Art & Historical Society (KWAHS) 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 […]
Happy Hour with the Historian Collecting Key West: The Sketches of Mario Sanchez October 19, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm HAPPY HOUR TICKETS Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D. In 1961, Key West Art & Historical Society presented the first public showing of Mario Sanchez’s art at Fort East Martello Museum. Today, the Society continues it commitment to share […]
ZombieLand at Fort East Martello Before Zombie Bike Ride October 22, 2023 | 2:00pm-6:00pm ZOMBIELAND is coming to this year's Zombie Bike Ride at Fort East Martello Museum and Gardens! This is a FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY community event with food, drinks, games and vendors When: Sunday, October 22 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. before the […]
Parent and Me Fort Adventures Fort East Martello Museum November 2, 2023 | 10:30am – 11:30am Parent & Me Fort Adventures is a child-centric program that offers preschool-aged children the opportunity to learn and discover through hands-on play experiences which include art, science, math, sensory exploration and building. At the conclusion of the program, parents and children are invited to explore the Civil War-era fort, artifacts, and exhibits that […]
Homeschool Art and History Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters Museum November 2, 2023 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm On the first Thursday of each month, we invite local homeschool families to join us at a different Key West Art & Historical Society museum each month to learn about the art and history of Key West. Each themed session […]
Historic Seaport Sail on S/V Argo Navis We Live By The Sea: The Significance of Key West Bight Dr. Cori Convertito November 3, 2023 | 9:00am-11:00am HISTORIC SEAPORT SAIL TICKETS Sail into historic exploration with Key West Art & Historical Society curator & historian Dr. Cori Convertito aboard the luxury sailing catamaran Argo Navis On […]
Family Day at the Museum Fort East Martello Museum November 5, 2023 | 11:00am – 2:00pm On Sunday, November 5, join the staff of Fort East Martello Museum at 3501 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, to explore one of the island‘s Civil War-era forts and learn about the art and history of the Florida Keys. Families of all ages are welcome to join Mrs. Kassandra […]
Parent and Me Fort Adventures Fort East Martello Museum November 9, 2023 | 10:30am – 11:30am Parent & Me Fort Adventures is a child-centric program that offers preschool-aged children the opportunity to learn and discover through hands-on play experiences which include art, science, math, sensory exploration and building. At the conclusion of the program, parents and children are invited to explore the Civil War-era fort, artifacts, and exhibits that […]
Historic Walking Tour Walk in Harry's Steps: President Truman Walking Tour November 14, 2023 | 10:00am-11:30am WALKING TOUR TICKETS The Key West Art & Historical Society is hosting a walking tour of historic downtown led by the Whiskey Rick of Private Tour Guide Key West. Learn more about President Truman in Key West on a […]
Member-only Breakfast Key West Museum of Art & History November 15, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am REGISTER FOR MEMBER BREAKFAST As a Key West Art & Historical Society (KWAHS) member, you are cordially invited to our upcoming Member Breakfast! Please join Kim Livingston, Membership Coordinator, at the Key West Museum of Art & History to enjoy a […]
Parent and Me Fort Adventures Fort East Martello Museum November 16, 2023 | 10:30am – 11:30 am Parent & Me Fort Adventures is a child-centric program that offers preschool-aged children the opportunity to learn and discover through hands-on play experiences which include art, science, math, sensory exploration and building. At the conclusion of the program, parents and children are invited to explore the Civil War-era fort, artifacts, and exhibits […]
Happy Hour with the Historian The Spanish-American War in Key West November 16, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm HAPPY HOUR TICKETS Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D. In 1898, national attention focused on Florida as the Spanish-American War began. Florida was only 90 miles from the island of Cuba and was home to a large Cuban immigrant population. Cuban-Americans […]
Historic Walking Tour Walk in Harry's Steps: President Truman Walking Tour November 17, 2023 | 10:00am-11:30am WALKING TOUR TICKETS The Key West Art & Historical Society is hosting a walking tour of historic downtown led by the Whiskey Rick of Private Tour Guide Key West. Learn more about President Truman in Key West on a […]
Fall ArtCamp! Key West or Bust Art Camp at Fort East Martello November 20 - 22 | 9:00am-3:30pm each day Have you ever wondered how tourists from the past traveled to Key West? Before completing US Highway 1, tourists would go to great lengths to vacation in Key West. Spending days on a train, flying in […]
Membership Monday - Bring a Friend! Fort East Martello Museum November 20, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:30pm FREE REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERSHIP MONDAY When is the last time you checked out Fort East Martello? One Monday each month, KWAHS opens the doors to one of its four museums for members only. In November, we will be at Fort […]
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 SINZ Burritos, Hog's Breath Saloon, Kilwin's Fudge, Keys Coffee Company, Conch Republic Seafood Company, Kojin Noodle, and a bottle […]
Parent and Me Fort Adventures Fort East Martello Museum November 30, 2023 | 10:30am – 11:30 am Parent & Me Fort Adventures is a child-centric program that offers preschool-aged children the opportunity to learn and discover through hands-on play experiences which include art, science, math, sensory exploration and building. At the conclusion of the program, parents and children are invited to explore the Civil War-era fort, artifacts, and exhibits […]
Distinguished Speaker Series American Volunteers in Cuba’s Insurgent Army: New Discoveries about a Volunteer Cavalry’s 1898 Incursion into Cuba During the Spanish-American War with Paul Michael Taylor November 30, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:00pm DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES TICKETS This presentation reports on a research and public outreach project being carried out by the Smithsonian Institution in cooperation […]
Family Day at the Museum Key West Museum of Art & History December 3, 2023 | 11:00am – 2:00pm On Sunday, December 3, join the staff of the Key West Museum of Art and History, at 281 Font Street, Key West, to explore the art and history of the Florida Keys. Families of all ages are welcome to join […]
Naval Blockade of Southern Commerce during the American Civil War Park Ranger Curtis Hall December 7, 2023 | 9:00am-11:00am HISTORIC SEAPORT SAIL TICKETS Sail into historic exploration with Dry Tortugas National Park Service Ranger Curtis Hall aboard the luxury sailing catamaran Argo Navis On Thursday, December 7, Curtis will lead an illuminating morning seafaring excursion […]
Parent and Me Fort Adventures Fort East Martello Museum December 7, 2023 | 10:30am – 11:30 am Parent & Me Fort Adventures is a child-centric program that offers preschool-aged children the opportunity to learn and discover through hands-on play experiences which include art, science, math, sensory exploration and building. At the conclusion of the program, parents and children are invited to explore the Civil War-era fort, artifacts, and exhibits […]
Homeschool Art and History Fort East Martello Museum December 7, 2023 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm On the first Thursday of each month, we invite local homeschool families to join us at a different Key West Art & Historical Society museum each month to learn about the art and history of Key West. Each themed session includes a guided […]
Annual Custom House Holiday Concert & Bazaar Friday, December 8, 2023, 5 pm to 9 pm Join the Key West Art & Historical Society for the 7th Annual Holiday Concert & Bazaar on Friday, December 9, from 5 pm to 9 pm. The event is located on the sweeping historic porch and street in front […]
Distinguished Speaker Series Changing of the Guard: A Music-Centric Conversation with Ralph DePalma December 12, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:00pm DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES TICKETS Key West’s musical soul is an outpost of humanity, in a sea of swirling, turbulent, incivility. Music permeates Key West right down to the coral rock. The Soul of Key West is a […]
Member-only Breakfast Key West Museum of Art & History December 13, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am REGISTER FOR MEMBER BREAKFAST As a Key West Art & Historical Society (KWAHS) member, you are cordially invited to our upcoming Member Breakfast! Please join Kim Livingston, Membership Coordinator, at the Key West Museum of Art & History to enjoy a […]
Parent and Me Fort Adventures Fort East Martello Museum December 14, 2023 | 10:30am – 11:30 am Parent & Me Fort Adventures is a child-centric program that offers preschool-aged children the opportunity to learn and discover through hands-on play experiences which include art, science, math, sensory exploration and building. At the conclusion of the program, parents and children are invited to explore the Civil War-era fort, artifacts, and exhibits […]
Happy Hour with the Historian Building the American Riviera: The Hotels of Henry Flagler December 14, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm HAPPY HOUR TICKETS Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D. American industrialist, Henry Flagler, constructed numerous luxury hotels along Florida's East Coast during the Gilded Age. Dubbed the 'American Riviera', his chain of hotels were intended to attract wealthy […]
Membership Monday - Bring a Friend! Tennessee Williams Museum December 18, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:30pm FREE REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERSHIP MONDAY When is the last time you visited the Tennessee Williams Museum? One Monday per month, KWAHS opens the doors to one of our four museums for members only. In December we will learning more about the […]
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 SINZ Burritos, Hog's Breath Saloon, Kilwin's Fudge, Keys Coffee Company, Conch Republic Seafood Company, Kojin Noodle, and a bottle […]
Parent and Me Fort Adventures Fort East Martello Museum December 21, 2023 | 10:30am – 11:30 am Parent & Me Fort Adventures is a child-centric program that offers preschool-aged children the opportunity to learn and discover through hands-on play experiences which include art, science, math, sensory exploration and building. At the conclusion of the program, parents and children are invited to explore the Civil War-era fort, artifacts, and exhibits […]
Parent and Me Fort Adventures Fort East Martello Museum December 28, 2023 | 10:30am – 11:30 am Parent & Me Fort Adventures is a child-centric program that offers preschool-aged children the opportunity to learn and discover through hands-on play experiences which include art, science, math, sensory exploration and building. At the conclusion of the program, parents and children are invited to explore the Civil War-era fort, artifacts, and exhibits […]
Happy Hour with the Historian Our Working Waterfront January 18, 2024 | 5:00pm-6:00pm HAPPY HOUR TICKETS Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D. The talk will explore the diversity of work along the Key West waterfront. It will reveal the complex interconnections of waterfront work. The diverse forms of work ranged from shipbuilding, wrecking, sponging, turtling, and shrimping. […]