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Key West Art & Historical Society

Member Breakfast at Fort East Martello

Key West, FL EDT
When's the last time you've been to Fort East Martello?  As a Key West Art & Historical Society member, you are cordially invited to our upcoming Member Breakfast at the Fort!  Please join Membership Coordinator Kim Livingst… read more

Happy Hour with the Historian: Crossing the Florida Straits | 150 Years of Cuban Migration to South Florida

Key West, FL EDT
The Key West Art & Historical Society is excited to offer a series of fun historical lectures entitled ‘Happy Hour with the Historian’.

Member-only tour of Coast Guard Cutter ISAAC MAYO

Key West, FL EDT
KWAHS Member, Lieutenant Commander Travis A. Murray, Commanding Officer of CGC ISAAC MAYO (WPC-1112) in Key West, Florida has generously offered to host a private tour of Coast Guard Cutter ISAAC MAYO, the 12th Fast Response… read more

Membership Monday at the Key West Museum of Art & History

Key West, FL EDT
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 May 13th and bring a friend!

Summer ArtCamp! | Pirate Camp

Key West, FL EDT
Come join our crew for an adventure, as we search the Caribbean islands hunting for the great Spanish treasure fleet. participants will be challenged to test their maritime skills as we track, find, and capture these prized … read more

Member Breakfast @ the Key West Museum of Art & History

Key West, FL EDT
As a Key West Art & Historical Society (KWAHS) member, you are cordially invited to our Member Breakfast.

Summer ArtCamp! | The Art of Reusing and Recycling

Key West, FL EDT
During this week-long camp, we will learn about artists who push the boundaries of artmaking by using discarded materials. Campers will use the work created by these artists as inspiration for their creations.

Membership Monday at the Lighthouse

Key West, FL EDT
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.  We're excited t… read more

Summer ArtCamp! | Live Action History: The Seminole Wars

Key West, FL EDT
This camp is a "live-action history" program that will follow the story of the Seminole Wars in Florida during the 1800s. Participants will be encouraged to portray characters from both sides as we reenact key events from th… read more

Summer ArtCamp! | Wreckers Camp

Key West, FL EDT
This 5-day Camp focuses on a day in the life of the people who lived in Old Key West during the golden age of wrecking. Participants will be challenged to test their maritime skills in our wrecker's race during salvage opera… read more

Summer ArtCamp! | Naturalists in South Florida

Key West, FL EDT
This 5-day camp retraces the steps of South Florida's early naturalists. Campers will explore the rich flora and fauna of the region, much like the explorers of the 1800s, and express their discoveries through various art fo… read more

Summer ArtCamp! | Live Action History: Rise of the Shogun

Key West, FL EDT
This camp is a "live-action history” program that will follow the epic story of a warring states period in feudal Japan known as the Sengoku Jidai. It was a time when samurai, ninjas, and warrior monks competed for control o… read more

Summer ArtCamp! | The Art of Key West

Key West, FL EDT
During this week-long Art Camp! Campers will learn about the creative styles of local artists as they work with watercolors, inks, pastels, and air-dry clay. This camp concludes with a pop-up exhibition that is curated and i… read more

Summer ArtCamp! | Archaeology: Book of Hidden Treasures

Key West, FL EDT
Come join Professor Deadeye and our adventure teams as we go on yet another museum quest. This year, we will be searching for the legendary “Kitab al Kanuz", also called the Book of Hidden Pearls. This journey will take our … read more
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Past Events

Tennessee Williams Plein Air Contest 2024

Tennessee Williams Plein Air Contest 2024

Key West, FL
The Key West Art and Historical Society & Tennessee Williams Museum are hosting their annual Tennessee Williams Plein Air Painting Contest.  How much do you know about the iconic playwright, screenwriter, and longtime Key West resident Tennessee Williams?  Furthermore, how can you subsequently expr…
Saturday, March 2 2024 8:00 AM 11:00 AM

Homeschool Art and History | Key West Museum of Art and History at the Custom House

Homeschool Art and History | Key West Museum of Art and History at the Custom House

Key West, FL
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 tour, discussion, and art project that children can take home…
Thursday, April 4 2024 12:00 PM 1:30 PM

Spring ArtCamp! | Just Paint!

Spring ArtCamp! | Just Paint!

Key West, FL
This week of camp is filled with just paint! Campers will learn about printmaking, watercolors, and action painting! This camp concludes with a pop-up exhibit that is curated and installed by the campers. Parents and families are invited to view their camper’s work, which will take place before pic…
Mon, Mar 18 2024 9:00 AM Fri, Mar 22 2024 3:30 PM

Membership Monday @ Tennessee Williams Museum

Membership Monday @ Tennessee Williams Museum

Key West, FL
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 life and legacy of one of America's greatest playwrights and invite you to bring friends and guests…
Monday, March 11 2024 5:00 PM 7:00 PM

Tennessee Williams' Key West Walking Tour

Tennessee Williams' Key West Walking Tour

Key West, FL
The Key West Art & Historical Society is hosting a historic walking tour of Tennessee Williams' Key West lead by Tennessee Williams Museum curator Dennis Beaver.  During the tour, he will discuss the several of the iconic structures with ties to Williams and his writings. Tour Highlights: Key Wes…
Tuesday, March 19 2024 10:00 AM 11:30 AM

Historic Seaport Sail on Argo Navis | History of Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary

Historic Seaport Sail on Argo Navis | History of Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary

Key West, FL
Two Hour Historic Harbor Tour with Maritime Heritage Coordinator Brenda Altmeier on the S/V Argo Navis talking about 'The History of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary' On Saturday, March 16, Altmeier will lead an illuminating morning seafaring excursion presented by Key West Art & Histori…
Saturday, March 16 2024 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

Membership Monday Bring a Friend! @ Fort East Martello Museum

Membership Monday Bring a Friend! @ Fort East Martello Museum

Key West, FL
When was 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 April, we will be at Fort East Martello and invite you to bring friends and guests!  Join us for exclusive museum viewing hours and camaraderie w…
Monday, April 15 2024 5:00 PM 7:00 PM

Distinguished Speaker Series: Building the Over-Sea Railroad | The Untold Story

Distinguished Speaker Series: Building the Over-Sea Railroad | The Untold Story

Key West, FL
Distinguished Speaker Series | Building the Over-Sea Railroad: The Untold Story with John Blades The story of the building of the Over-Sea Railroad is a much more complicated story than is generally known and involved decades of planning and strategic thinking. Ironically, the tremendous time span…
Friday, March 8 2024 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

Happy Hour with the Historian: But I Work Best Here | Tennessee Williams in Key West

Happy Hour with the Historian: But I Work Best Here | Tennessee Williams in Key West

Key West, FL
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: But I Work Best Here: Tennessee Williams in Key West Tennessee Williams was one of the most admired playwrights of the 20t…
Thursday, March 14 2024 5:00 PM 6:00 PM

Member Breakfast at the Key West Museum of Art & History

Member Breakfast at the Key West Museum of Art & History

Key West, FL
As a Key West Art & Historical Society (KWAHS) member, you are cordially invited to our Member Breakfast. Join Kim Livingston, Membership Coordinator, on the veranda of the Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House to enjoy a light breakfast and a brief presentation. Relax on the back p…
Tuesday, April 9 2024 10:00 AM 11:00 AM

Key West Art & Historical Society

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281 Front Street Key West, Florida 33040
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