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…
Upper Keys Historian Jerry Wilkinson Presents the Story of the Florida Keys Memorial
Talk is in conjunction with The Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 Exhibit Islamorada, FL – Hear the historic details and view photographs of the 18-foot tall stone structure called Florida Keys Memorial, commonly referred to as the Hurricane Monument, by renowned Upper Keys Historian…
The Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 Photos On Sale Closed Bidding Lasts through Nov. 9
Islamorada, FL – There are more than 80 black-and-white images to explore during the exhibit of The Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, and visitors also can select ones to take home – for the highest bid. All photos on display are available for purchase…
A Message from Executive Director Jill Miranda Baker
Welcome to Keys History & Discovery Center’s inaugural newsletter, Discover History! Initially we will publish quarterly and share via e-mail, Facebook and our website, www.keysdiscovery.com. As the Discovery Center continues to develop and grow, we will increase the frequency. With this newsletter, we will share…
The Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 on Display
The Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 on Display More than 80 images and stories of before and after the storm Islamorada, FL – A photographic collection of the destruction caused by the strongest hurricane to ever hit land in North America is on…
Keys History & Discovery Center Launches Membership Program
Islamorada, FL – Annual memberships now are available for the Keys History & Discovery Center located at MM 82 in Islamorada. Memberships levels include Individual, $65; Dual, $100; and Family, $150, as well as two tiers of Sustaining Memberships with levels ranging from $250 to…
Original Works of Art by Millard Wells on Display
Permanent Fishing History Exhibit Unveiled Islamorada, FL – A house on Pigeon Key. A view into Fort Jefferson. Capt. Skip Bradeen’s original Blue Chip boat. Bonefish. Tarpon. Roseate Spoonbills. Sailing in Key Largo. Herman Lucerne’s houseboat at Flamingo Marina. San Pedro Catholic Church. Keys Jewish…
Own Any Millard Wells Originals?
Keys History & Discovery Center is looking for submissions for the next exhibit Islamorada, FL Keys – Keys History & Discovery Center is preparing for its next exhibit, which will include a collection of privately owned artwork by the late Florida Keys Artist Millard Wells….