Happy Hour with the Historian | Shaping an Island: Key West’s Black History

<p>The Key West Art & Historical Society is excited to offer a series of fun historical lectures entitled ‘Happy Hour with the Historian’.</p> <p>Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D.<br /> Topic: Shaping an Island | Key West’s Black History</p> <p>From its beginnings in the 1800s, the maritime industry of Key West was dependent on the skills of Black Bahamians and Black Cubans as sailors, spongers, boat builders and fishermen. The contributions of these skilled workers has been marginalized, when in truth, their contributions were vital, valuable and integral. This project will be a step forward in doing what we all should have been doing for years – celebrating the true diversity of the heritage of the island city of Key West.</p> <p>This event is sponsored in part by Comedy Key West.</p> <p>Public · Hosted by Key West Art & Historical Society</p>