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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 massive brick fortress. But instead of angry soldiers and imposing cannons, it’s covered in vines, lush greenery, and looks like Mother Nature herself decided to move in and redecorate. Welcome to the...

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. Construction began in 1844. The Building Construction lasted less than one...

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 at Higgs Beach. The cemetery contains the graves of Africans who died...

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 natural resistance to pests, they never required a protective coating...

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