The History Of Key West The city has a wild history filled with stories of adventure, mystery, and comedy. Key West’s history has made it one of the world’s most famous island tourist destinations, ...

In Key West, Mallory Square is famous for its view of the sunset and the daily festival that celebrates it. But where did the name "Mallory" come from? For decades, people believed the waterfront spot ...

The United States acquired the island of Key West through neither military conquest nor diplomatic treaty. In good American fashion, it was purchased with private funds. The island was uninhabited ...

A red-brick Neoclassical revival building, with high arched windows and a clock tower that sits on Whitehead Street in Key West, has gone virtually unchanged in the over 130 years since it was ...

When most people think of Key West, it’s raucous nights on Duval Street that come to mind, drinking frozen drinks in a plastic cup while beach rock blares from open-air bars. But there’s more to do at ...

KEY WEST, Fla., Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- During Prohibition, when the federal government imposed a nationwide ban on alcohol, defiant Key Westers smuggled liquor from Cuba and sold it in illegal ...

Veteran hotelier brings more than 25 years of leadership experience to historic Key West landmark. La Concha Key West holds a special place in the heart of Key West history, and I’m honored to join ...