Florida Keys History & Discovery Center

10/12/2026

Sneak peek of our new food exhibit! 🍋🐟Join us for the big reveal at our Chef’s Panel on October 14th at 5pm at the FKHDC on the grounds of the Islander Resort.

10/11/2026

Our lecture series begins this week! Hear about the world of cooking and catering in the Florida Keys from 4 local chefs. Remember to bring a nonperishable food donation to be entered into our door prize raffle!

10/09/2026

It’s time again for find-it Friday! This location should look familiar to those who joined us at our celebrity bartending event last night! Do you recognize it? Comment for your chance to earn a shout-out!

Congrats to David Shine for recognizing the Key Inn last week. If you want to learn more about the owners’, Ed & Fern, story, come to our new Florida Foods exhibit—opening this week!

10/08/2026

🍹 Join us TONIGHT at Shrimp Shack! 🎉

Come out for great food, lots of fun, and our celebrity bartenders serving up drinks for a great cause! 🍸

Plus, enjoy some storytelling fun with the one and only Rich Russell! 🎤😂

📍 Shrimp Shack
📅 Tonight, October 8
⏰ 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

All in support of the Florida Keys History & Discovery Foundation! 🌴

Come hungry, bring your friends, and help us support our local history! ❤️

Come support FKHDC at our Celebrity Bartending night at Shrimp Shack! Hang out with Holly Raschein and Rob Stober as they serve drinks and listen to some Florida Keys history with Rich Russell!

10/06/2026

🚨Reminder: This week! Join us for a great time supporting the foundation and museum at Islamorada Shrimp Shack!

Come support FKHDC at our Celebrity Bartending night at Shrimp Shack! Hang out with Holly Raschein and Rob Stober as they serve drinks and listen to some Florida Keys history with Rich Russell!

10/02/2026

Happy Find-It Friday! We are starting off October with a photo of an iconic Upper Keys landmark. Owned by Fern and Ed Butters, this spot became known for its Key Lime Pies--a favorite of several presidents!

Congrats to Michael Curry for correctly identifying the San Carlos Institute in Key West last week. Comment below for your chance to earn a shout out. We love hearing from you!

10/01/2026

Spend spooky season with the FKHDC! We've got a full calendar of fun for you this October. Lecture season officially starts on the 14th with our Chef's Panel event. Then our curator is bringing the region's best ghost stories on October 28th. We've got another back-to-back Coffee with the Curator and Book Club for your monthly dose of history & community. Finally, don't forget to bring your kids on October 20th for our Halloween Party. We hope to see you soon!

09/29/2026

It's ! If you're someone who likes coffee, sweet treats, or history, consider joining us at one of our Coffee with the Curator programs! Each session is a casual group conversation about Keys life led by our curator, Heather Gonyeau. Next event we will discuss cutting edge marine conservation with MORAES of South Florida. Hope to see you there!

09/28/2026

Come support FKHDC at our Celebrity Bartending night at Shrimp Shack! Hang out with Holly Raschein and Rob Stober as they serve drinks and listen to some Florida Keys history with Rich Russell!