Saving the Keys’ Tomorrow
Presented by: Paul Evans ISLAMORADA – The Florida Keys History & Discovery Center Presents… “Saving the Keys’ Tomorrow,” a lecture presented on Wednesday, May 11, with Paul Evans, Science Writer and Outreach Coordinator for UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center. Paul Evans’ gave a historical understanding…
Archaeology, Adaptation, and Resilience in the Keys
Presented by: Sara Ayers-Rigsby, Director of Southeast and Southwest Regions for the Florida Public Archaeology Network at Florida Atlantic University ISLAMORADA, FL – The Florida Keys History & Discovery Center Presents… “Archaeology, Adaptation, and Resilience in the Keys,” a lecture on Wednesday, April 27, with Sara Ayers-Rigsby, Director…
Florida Loves Manatees
Presented by: Dr. Steven Noll, Professor of History, University of Florida ISLAMORADA, FL – Keys History & Discovery Center Presents… Florida Loves Manatees by Dr. Steven Noll, Professor of History, University of Florida. Tonight, we are pleased to present Dr. Steven Noll. Dr. Noll received his Ph.D. in…
A History of Weather Forecasting in the Florida Keys
Presented by: Jonathan Rizzo, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service Florida Keys Office ISLAMORADA – Keys History & Discovery Center Presents…lecture series continues Wednesday, Feb. 23, with A History of Weather Forecasting in the Florida Keys by Jonathan Rizzo, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service Florida Keys Office. Advanced…
Key Limes, Bonefish & Hurricanes: Lancelot Jones Story
Lecture on Pioneering Farmer and Fisherman Lancelot Jones ISLAMORADA, FL – Keys History & Discovery Center Presents…lecture series continues Wednesday, Feb. 9, with Key Limes, Bonefish and Hurricanes: The Lancelot Jones Story by historian Dr. John Nordt. Guests can attend in person or participate virtually….
Exhibit Opening of Carlos Guzmán’s “Where the Sea Retreats”
The work of critically acclaimed Cuban artist Carlos Guzmán is coming to the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center! One of Cuba’s most imaginative and creative contemporary painters, Carlos Guzmán, combines fantasy and allegory in 22 other worldly paintings and drawings on display from…
Bonnie Barnes to Lead Florida Keys History & Discovery Center
Islamorada, FL – Following a nationwide search, the Board of Directors of the Florida Keys History & Discovery Foundation selected Bonnie Barnes from Key Largo, Florida as the new Executive Director for the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center. Ms. Barnes has over 25 years…
Flagler’s East Coast Railway Topic of Keys History & Discovery Center Presentation
Talk is in conjunction with The Rails and The Road Exhibit Islamorada, FL – Florida East Coast Railway historian Seth H. Bramson will share his decades of research and present on The History of Florida’s East Coast Railway and Flagler’s Key West Extension The presentation is the…
Keys History and Discovery Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members
Islamorada, FL – Everglades conservationist Mary Barley, long-time local banker Vicki Walker and hospitality industry professional Karen Thurman have joined the Board of Directors of the Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation. The not-for-profit organization formed in 2013 to develop and operate the Florida Keys…
Hurricane Impacts and Hazard Reduction Topic of Keys History & Discovery Center Presentation
Talk is in conjunction with The Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 Exhibit Islamorada, FL – You may know him better as “Dr. Beach” through his annual ranking of American’s beaches, but FIU Prof. Stephen P. Leatherman, Ph.D., also is an international expert on sea…