Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation operates the Florida Keys History and Discovery Center and Theater. The unique Geography of the Florida Keys makes it a place with many rich stories and characters. Permanent and temporary exhibits are planned to preserve and display the history, the people and communities of the Florida Keys. Interactive and creative exhibits will be available to the public, schools, historians and educators to enhance the learning and enjoyment of the cultural heritage from the upper Keys of Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada to the middle Keys of Marathon to the lower Keys and Key West. Learn about Henry Flagler, the Overseas Highway, bridges, hurricanes, fishing, wrecking, treasure hunters and more in this history of the islands and the blue waters at the gateway to the Caribbean that make up the Florida Keys.

1. Introducing
Florida Keys History & Discovery
Foundation

2. Non-Profit Formed in 2013 to Develop and Operate the
Florida Keys History and Discovery Center and Theater

3. Vision
Create and
Perpetuate a
World-Class,
Multi-Dimensional
Discovery Center
For and About The
Florida Keys

4. Primary Goal
Establish the Discovery Center in a Way That
Accurately Reflects the History of the Florida
Keys Community in a Multi-Faceted and
Interactive Environment. This is the Main
Activity of the Foundation.

5. Strong Building Blocks -- The Islander
Resort Conference Center
7,500 Square Feet
Being Leased to The
Foundation by The
Islander to Establish
the History and
Discovery Center

6. The Facility and Theater Will Be Available to Businesses,
Non-profit Groups and the Community For a Fee as a
Means of Supporting the Foundation.

7. Two Floors of Exhibit Space and a
State-of-the-Art 40-Seat Theater

8. Historical Information
Unique Geography of the Florida Keys Makes it a Place
With Many Rich Stories and Characters. Sharing These
Stories Will Foster Appreciation For Our People and
Places and Contribute to the Community Culturally,
Civically and Economically.

9. We Are Working Closely, But
Non-Exclusively, With
Historians Jerry Wilkinson
and Brad Bertelli as Critical
Resources

10. Board and Committees
President Rich Russell
George Hertel
Phyllis Mitchell
Dick Saylor
Dr. Kinzy Jones
Cale Smith
Henry Rosenthal
Buddy Pinder
Frank Hawkins

11. Partnerships
Discussions with
Various Historical,
Academic and
Scientific Entities
about Potential
Alliances

12. Target Audiences
Local Residents
Monroe, Dade
Schools
Tourists
Families
Scholars Interested
in the Keys

13. Funding
Grants
Government
Allocations
Contributions
Membership Fees
Merchandise Sales
Admittance Fees

14. Events
Clyde Butcher’s
“Preserving Eden”
Photo Exhibit
Next Exhibits are
Being Booked
Permanent
Exhibits are
Planned

15. www.keysdiscovery.com
An Emerging Historical Resource

16. An Expanding Library of
Historical Photos

17. A Bibliography of Books About
Keys History

18. Videos About The Keys

19. Our Facebook Page
Please LIKE us
on Facebook
www.facebook.com/
FloridaKeysHistoryAnd
DiscoveryFoundation

20. Staying In Touch
Contacts:
Rich Russell
George Hertel
www.keysdiscovery.com
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