History
Key West Historic Markers Tour: The Freeman Curry House
Walking around downtown last night, I got a great shot of the beautiful and historic Freeman Curry House. Located at 724 Eaton Street, this impressive residence brings one back to a slower time, truly island time! Shipbuilder Samuel Filer originally…
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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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Casa Marina Resort – A Key West Landmark
The Casa Marina Resort is currently run under the Hilton flag. However, it has a very rich history dating back to the early 1900’s. The property opened its doors on December 31, 1920, making the main building over 100 years…
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Key West Historical Sites
Key West is full of history, making it a dream place to visit for history buffs. On our tiny 2 x 4 mile island, you will find a ton of areas and properties designated as historical. There are four designations…
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Ernest Hemingway Hang Outs in Key West
Pretty much anyone who knows anything about Key West knows that Ernest Hemingway once called the island home. He is arguably the most famous Key West resident of all time, hence the huge annual Hemingway Days celebrations held each July…
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Southernmost Point
The Southernmost Point Buoy is a concrete monument anchored to the ground at the corner of South Street and Whitehead Street in Key West, Florida. It marks the southernmost point of the continental United States. Technically, the most southern point…
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Key West Firehouse Museum
The Key West Firehouse Museum is an informative museum for those interested in firefighting and/or history. The building, formerly Firehouse No. 3, was active from 1907 until 1998. It is one of the oldest firehouses in the state of Florida. Retired Key…
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You may have heard Key West referred to as the Conch Republic. That is because in 1982, Key West seceded from the United States. What prompted this move was a roadblock set up by the US Border Patrol on US1…
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Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum
At one time in the 1800’s, more than one hundred ships per day sailed by Key West with at least one ship wrecking per week in the area due to the treacherous reef line. Locals started taking advantage of these…
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