Learn about Día de Los Muertos and the cemeteries of the Keys

The Monroe County Public Library’s Florida Keys History Center, Save-A-Grave Guardians and the Historic Florida Keys Foundation are presenting a program starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Key West Library, 700 Fleming St.

Historian Dr. Corey Malcom and Archivist Breana Sowers will present the audience with a look at iconic Keys cemeteries, along with death celebrations around the world. 

The presentation will be followed by a procession to the Key West Cemetery for a tour with Save-A-Grave Guardians and the Historic Florida Keys Foundation.

The event is commemorating Día de Los Muertos, a Mexican holiday celebrated every year on Nov. 1 and 2. On this day, families build a Day of the Dead ofrenda (or altar) to honor and celebrate the life of family members who have passed. Ofrendas are a way to keep the memory of loved ones alive by remembering what they looked like, their favorite foods and drinks and even some of their favorite activities.

Honor and celebrate your loved ones throughout the month of October by leaving a photo or a token on the library’s community ofrenda.

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