History

Jimmy Buffett
While Key West has been home to its share of celebrities through the ages, perhaps none are as well known as Jimmy Buffett. His music and his Margaritaville brand are recognized nearly everywhere. And while he is not originally from…
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The Key West Sculpture Garden – Where History Meets Art
In front of the Waterfront Playhouse in Mallory Square is a sculpture garden, opened in September 1997. It originally featured thirty-six bronze busts of people that have had a huge impact on our island city of Key West. A few…
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Caroline Street Treasures
Everyone who visits Key West knows about Duval Street. In addition to all of the ever changing shops that line Duval Street, it is home to bars like Sloppy Joe’s, restaurants like Banana Cafe, museums like the Oldest House, and…
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Key West Architecture: Conch Houses
Key West is known for many things. A few that come to mind include bars like Sloppy Joe’s, world class fishing, and Ernest Hemingway. But, the island is also wonderfully chock full of other sights to explore and enjoy. Key…
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