Key West Art & Historical Society Offers Encore Curator-Led Tour of “Overseas to the Keys – Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railway”

June 6, 2017 – (Key West, FL).  On Wednesday, June 14, from 10-11am, Cori Convertito, Ph.D., will offer a special encore Curator-led tour of the newly renovated Key West Art & Historical Society Custom House Museum exhibit “Overseas to the Keys – Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railway.” The tour is free, but museum admission rates apply (KWAHS members enjoy free museum admission).  Reservations (maximum 15 guests) are required.

Convertito will guide guests through a detailed look at some of the historic and unique treasures currently occupying the exhibit located on the second floor and the reasons they were selected for the exhibition. “Overseas to the Keys – Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railway” celebrates an important part of Florida Keys history and the incredible engineering feat that joined mainland Florida to Key West, an overseas train they said couldn’t be done.

“Overseas to the Keys – Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railway” is a permanent exhibit and is generously supported by the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust, Thomas Kenan, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, and Lamont Harris. For reservations visit www.kwahs.org/education/curator-tours. For additional information, contact Cori Convertito at 305.295.6616 x112. Your Museums.  Your Community.  It takes an Island.

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