Welcome to another deep dive into island history! Grab your sunscreen, your curiosity, and maybe a splash of rum—because today we’re heading back to the 1860s. We usually think of Key West as the ultimate vacation spot (because, let’s be honest, it is). We picture sunsets at Mallory Square, frozen drinks on Duval, and chickens roaming the streets like they own the place. But if we rewind the...













