Happy Hour with the Historian | Presidents in the Florida Keys: Power, Politics, and Retreat

Explore the surprising history of presidential visits to the Florida Keys during this installment of the Key West Art & Historical Society’s Happy Hour with the Historian lecture series. Led by historian Dr. Cori Convertito, the presentation traces how the Keys evolved from a strategically important outpost for commerce and military interests into a renowned presidential retreat, highlighting the leaders who visited the islands and the changing role of the Florida Keys in American history.