https://youtu.be/esFFEixhGyY Let's be honest, when you think of Key West, your mind immediately goes to frozen cocktails, stunning sunsets, and those wild roosters wandering down Duval Street. You are probably dreaming of your next beach day or wondering where to get the best slice of Key lime pie. But long before tourism ran the show and visitors flocked to the island for a good time, the...
Historic Walking Tour
The Key West square you’ve walked past a million times
https://youtu.be/-KwSVddFQTQ You know that spot in front of the Custom House? The one you probably breeze past while trying to decide if it's too early for a mojito? (Spoiler: It’s never too early...
From Cannons to Orchids: The Unbelievable Transformation of the West Martello Tower
https://youtu.be/2FR-oBMLq-Q Imagine this: You’re strolling along Higgs Beach, soaking in the sun, maybe dodging the occasional roaming rooster (because, Key West), when you stumble upon a...
The Secret History of Key West’s “Yellow Jack” Epidemic
https://youtu.be/lhpImMVtNGQ If you’ve ever strolled down White Street in Key West, specifically between Angela and Southern, you’ve probably walked right past a piece of history without even...
Ferdinand Hirsch Cigar Factory – Historic Walking Tour
Located at 930 Catherine Street is the Ferdinand Hirsch Cigar Factory building. It's a nondescript building, which today is...
Bruce Hall – Historic Walking Tour
Built as part of a Methodist education complex at Hargrove Seminary, Bruce Hall had a 600 seat auditorium with a very inviting...
The Fuente House – Historic Walking Tour
There are so many connections back to Key West. Lots of famous people started their lives or careers in Key West. Arturo...
Marine Hospital – Historic Walking Tour
Located in Truman Annex is the old Marine Hospital. It was constructed at the request of US Navy Commodore David Porter....
African Cemetery at Higgs Beach – Historic Walking Tour
As you walk by Higgs Beach, you will see pedestals and a tiled mural on a raised cement platform. This is the African Cemetery...
Cypress House – Historic Walking Tour
Dade County pine and Cypress woods were used during the 1800's to build homes in Key West. Because of their durability and...
The Steam Plant – Historic Walking Tour
Between Caroline Street and the US Coast Guard Station is 281 Trumbo Road. There you will find the The Steam Plant. This...
US Weather Bureau – Historic Walking Tour
Located at 57 Front Street in the Truman Annex stand the old Weather Bureau building. I have always been fascinated with...
Mansard Roof – Look up to see Details! – Historic Walking Tour
Walking around Key West, you can find so many interesting things. People, roosters and of course, the architecture. I often...
Historic Walking Tour
The Fuente House – Historic Walking Tour
There are so many connections back to Key West. Lots of famous people started their lives or careers in Key West. Arturo...
Marine Hospital – Historic Walking Tour
Located in Truman Annex is the old Marine Hospital. It was constructed at the request of US Navy Commodore David Porter....
African Cemetery at Higgs Beach – Historic Walking Tour
As you walk by Higgs Beach, you will see pedestals and a tiled mural on a raised cement platform. This is the African Cemetery...
Cypress House – Historic Walking Tour
Dade County pine and Cypress woods were used during the 1800's to build homes in Key West. Because of their durability and...
The Steam Plant – Historic Walking Tour
Between Caroline Street and the US Coast Guard Station is 281 Trumbo Road. There you will find the The Steam Plant. This...
US Weather Bureau – Historic Walking Tour
Located at 57 Front Street in the Truman Annex stand the old Weather Bureau building. I have always been fascinated with...
Mansard Roof – Look up to see Details! – Historic Walking Tour
Walking around Key West, you can find so many interesting things. People, roosters and of course, the architecture. I often...
Fort Zachary Taylor – Don’t Miss This!
When you think of Fort Zachary Taylor, you think beach, snorkeling and sunset. But, did you know there is a Civil War Fort in...
Key West Electric Company – A Modern Building on a Historic Walking Tour
When you head over to James Street you see a little different Key West. The buildings are more functional ... modern than those...
Key West Historic Memorial Sculpture Garden
Even today, I am surprised how I can just "happen" upon something pretty cool in Key West. The island isn't that big and you...
Weatherstation Inn – Historic Walking Tour
I love how you can combine history with a really cool place to stay. The Weatherstation Inn combines my two loves. Located at...
18 Stops Along The Key West Museum Trail
Anyone who visits Key West realizes how much history can be found here. This history is preserved in the many museums found...














