Historic Key West Cemetery Stroll, February 23, 2025

The second Cemetery Stroll to be offered at the Historic Key West Cemetery this season will take place on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. During the stroll, small groups of visitors will be escorted to gravesites where interpreters will tell the stories of the deceased in brief monologues. The groups are scheduled for departures at 9:30, 9:50, and 10:10 am. Reservations are necessary, and can be made by calling or texting (305) 304-1453 or by emailing at hfkf@bellsouth.net.

Among the gravesites to be visited are those of Frank Adams, Ellen Sanchez, Nelson English, Coffee Butler, Roosevelt Sands, Willie Ward, and Willian McKinzie.

The tour will take approximately 90 minutes. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and plan to walk over a mile on uneven ground. Bottled water will be provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn first-hand about some of the fascinating people who have given Key West its colorful and significant character. Space is limited for the tours and pre-registration is required. A donation of $20 (cash or check) per person to the Historic Florida Keys Foundation is recommended, with all proceeds devoted to cemetery restoration.  Participants may enter the cemetery by either the main gate at 701 Passover Lane or the Frances Street gate and go to the registration table on Palm Avenue.

An additional stroll featuring other gravesites will take place on March 23rd.

The cemetery strolls are sponsored by the City of Key West and the Historic Florida Keys Foundation.

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