Events & Programs
Lecture Series
Explore the stories that make the Florida Keys unique.
About the series
Our popular Lecture Series brings historians, scientists, authors, and local experts to the museum for engaging talks on the history, culture, and environment of South Florida and the Keys.
Lectures are held on Wednesdays at 6 PM at the Center in Islamorada. Registration is now open for the full 2026–2027 season — reserve your seats through our secure online events portal. Attendance is $10 for nonmembers.
2026–2027 Lecture schedule
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026
The 14th Colony: The American Revolution's Best Kept Secret
Speaker: Dr. Roger Smith
Sponsored by: Tackle Center of Islamorada
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Wednesday, December 9, 2026
The Florida Sponge War: Conflict Between Key West and the Gulf Towns
Speaker: Dr. Rina Bousalis
Sponsored by: Ty & Sherri Totte
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Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Hemingway and the Hurricane
Speaker: Dr. Hilary Justice
Sponsored by: Lonell Rice
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Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust
Speaker: Speaker to be announced
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Wednesday, February 10, 2027
Dolphin Tracking by Drone
Speaker: Kirk Linaje with MORAES
Sponsored by: Ty & Sherri Totte
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Wednesday, February 24, 2027
From Telegraph Cables to Key West Legend: The Remarkable Story of the Schooner Western Union
Speaker: Hugo Sanchez
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Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Coral Reef Conservation
Speaker: Mote Marine Laboratory
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Wednesday, March 24, 2027
Building the American Riviera: The Gilded Age Hotels of Henry Flagler
Speaker: Dr. Cori Convertito
Sponsored by: Lonell Rice
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Wednesday, April 14, 2027
A History of Alligator Reef
Speaker: Save Alligator Lighthouse
Sponsored by: Gary Marowske
Lectures take place at the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center in Islamorada. Questions? Call us at (305) 922-2237 or email info@keysdiscovery.com.
Past Discussions
Lectures already held this season. Thank you to the speakers and sponsors who made them possible.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Ghost Stories of South Florida
Speaker: Dr. Heather Gonyeau
Sponsored by: CARIBEE Boat Sale
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