Today in Keys History
1893: Cuban revolutionary leader Jose Marti arrived in Key West from Tampa. Nearly every Cuban-occupied building and residence was decorated with bunting and Cuban flags, and a procession of 2,000
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1893: Cuban revolutionary leader Jose Marti arrived in Key West from Tampa. Nearly every Cuban-occupied building and residence was decorated with bunting and Cuban flags, and a procession of 2,000
Mallory Square is Key West's famous tourist spot for watching the sunset. The lead Florida Keys historian for the Monroe County Public Library system said it's not named for Stephen Mallory, who was secretary of the Confederate Navy.
Mallory Square is Key West's famous tourist spot for watching the sunset. The lead Florida Keys historian for the Monroe County Public Library system said it's not named for Stephen Mallory who was secretary of the Confederate Navy.
1857: The wrecking schooner Florida, while loading cotton from a ship ashore at Caesar’s Creek, was burned to the waterline. While the crew was working at night, a globe lamp
The Florida Keys and Key West, showcasing sustainability offerings, are welcoming visitors this summer with an expanded roster of Florida Green Lodging Program properties and a variety of unique eco-