Key West Historic Days Celebration
319 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040
Join us as we celebrate Key West's rich history and honor the remarkable women who shaped our island for over 110 years.
Pre-Event Kick Off -April 2, 2025
4:00pm The Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton Street - Doors open at 3:30. Join us for a special screening of REAP THE WILD WIND, written by Thelma Strabel, on Wednesday, April 2, the day before the formal opening of the Key West Historic Days Celebration. Thelma was so enamored with Key West and its history that in 1940 she bought a house in Key West. Dr. Corey Malcom, Historian at the Florida Keys History Center in the Monroe County Library, will introduce the historic Key West Film Series sponsored by the Monroe County Library while providing context on the film’s historical relevance. Dr. Marlene Thorn of the Key West Woman’s Club will then introduce the week’s events of the Key West Historic Days Celebration.
Free event - Limited to 150 people - first come, first serve until full.
Doors open at 3:30
Celebrating 110 Years
Four fun-fill days of exciting entertainment, food, libations,
tours and presentations of our Key West History!
"Many free events and some ticketed events"
Support the Key West Woman’s Club Hellings Curry Museum by purchasing raffle tickets for your choice of five fabulous baskets: The Woman’s Club Basket, Explore Key West Basket, Literary Key West Basket, Self-Indulgence Basket, and It’s Wine O’Clock Somewhere Basket.
No need to be present to win. Baskets will be displayed and tickets sold throughout the Four Day Historic Event. Winners announced on Saturday, 5 April, 5:30 PM at the Key West Woman’s Club.”
Begin Celebrating
Day 1, Thursday April 3
CELEBRATING OUR LEGACY
Free tours, merchandise sales, music, and art displays all day.
- Opening Ceremony: Open to the public located at The Hellings Curry Museum home of the Key West Woman's Club, 319 Duval Street. Visit the Hellings Curry Museum home of the Key West Woman's Club, to register, purchase tickets, and sign up for events!
- Free Docent Tours: Hellings Curry Museum home of the Key West Woman’s Club, The Red Barn Theatre and the Oldest House.
- Music by the Key West High School Steel Drum Band and The End of the Road Ukulele Gang and our own Camille Toler
- Happy Hour and Music
- Aundrea Wagner, President of the Key West Woman’s Club, welcomes you and introduces The 110th Year Anniversary of the Key West Woman’s Club.
- Dr. Marlene Thorn will present an overview of Key West Historic Days Celebration.
- Susan Mitchell, Key Note Speaker, will introduce 110 years of the Key West Woman's Club‘s contributions to Key West “Women Get Things Done!“
- Janie Teitelbaum, Docent Director, will present the historical context of the Hellings Curry Museum.
- Panel Discussion - Aundrea Wagner, will present a short history of Captain Hellings and Eleanor Curry and you will hear from Curry family descendants.
Partner Events
Key West Art Center
Red Barn Theatre Tours
Day 2 - Friday, April 4
EXPLORING HOMES AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
A Walk Through Time
- Free docent Tours of The Key West Oldest House, the Red Barn Theater and Hellings Curry Museum, home of the Key West Woman's Club, featuring art from the Key West Art Center.
- Two walking tours of Historic Key West and the Curry Homes
- Trolly Tour by the Historic Tours of America.
- Presentation and Panel moderated by Dr CorI Convertito “Echoes of the Island: Growing Up In Key West." Location: Tropic Cinema - 416 Eaton Street
- After Party at Hellings Curry Museum, home of the Key West Woman's Club. Open bar, appetizers and desserts.
Partner Events
Eco - Discovery Center
Red Barn Theater
Historic Tours of America:
Key West Library
American Legion Hall
Key West Art Center
Key Lime Bike Tours
The Little White House
Day 3 - Saturday, April 5
FESTIVAL DAYS AND ISLAND NIGHTS
All day events at Hellings Curry Museum
319 Duval Street
- Dr Roberta Isleib “Flavors of the Past: Exploring Key West’s History Through its Culinary Heritage." Tasting provided
- Free docent Tours of The Key West Oldest House, the Red Barn Theater and Hellings Curry Museum, home of the Key West Woman's Club, featuring art from the Key West Art Center.
- Vendors Kick-Off
- Children's Events
- Conch Cooking Food Competition
- Presentation and Panel discussion by Dr Roberta Isleib “Flavors of the Past: Exploring Key West’s History Through its Culinary Heritage." Tastings provided
- Closing Happy Hour and Evening Celebration
- Music and dancing by Conch Fusion
Partner Events
Key West Art Center
Key Lime Bike Tours
Red Barn Theater
Key West Art and Historical Society
Special Closing Event
Sunday April 6, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
High Tea of Years Gone By We're bringing back the elegance and charm of an afternoon high tea to celebrate the Key West Woman’s Club 110th Anniversary. Enjoy champagne and choose from a fine selection of teas, finger sandwiches and delectable sweets, including scones, fruit tarts, and other extraordinary delights.
- Ladies: Now is the time to bring out your finest millinery to complete your tea-time fashion statement.
- Gentlemen: Don your boaters and bowties.
Share in this oh-so-lovely tea time event with old friends and meet new ones!
Partner Events
The Key West Art and Historical Society
Our Partners
Many Thanks to Our Sponsors
Hotel Recomendations
The Saint
The Key West Hotel
The Curry Mansion
The Saint Hotel Key West, Autograph Collection is conveniently located in the heart of Historic “Old Town” Key West, just off of famous Duval Street, around the corner from The Hellings Curry Museum home of the Key West Woman's Club. Guests are treated to a location that allows visitors to take advantage of the best that Key West has to offer.
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The Curry Mansion
The Key West Hotel
The Curry Mansion
Curry Mansion Inn, a historic Key West vacation rental offering charming accommodations, modern amenities, and an unbeatable location in the heart of Old Town and just one block from The Hellings Curry Museum home of the Key West Woman's Club. . Perfect for couples, families, and groups.
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The Key West Hotel
The Key West Hotel
The Key West Hotel
The Key West Hotel has air-conditioned rooms, a bar and free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Mallory Square, Key West Aquarium and Mallory Dock. Hellings Curry Museum home of The Key West Woman's Club next door.
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs
The Key West Woman’s Club aligns with the broader mission of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs to support the arts, preserve natural resources, advance education, promote healthy lifestyles, encourage civic involvement, and work toward world peace and understanding.
Community Betterment: Our Women's Club is committed to raising funds and providing support to local nonprofits, schools, and organizations in need. With a goal to promote the overall well-being and improvement of the Key West community by giving back through charitable efforts.
Historical Preservation: The Key West Woman’s Club is dedicated to preserving its historic home and clubhouse, the Hellings Curry Museum. As stewards of this important piece of Key West’s history, they ensure the building remains a cultural and historical landmark for future generations.
Protect and Preserve
The Hellings Curry Museum and home to the
Key West Woman’s Club building received recognition in 2023 by the National Historic Preservation Board. The building, one of the few privately owned mansions remaining on historic Duval Street is sustained by the continuous efforts of the members of the Key West Woman’s Club.