The Matecumbe Historical Trust will hold their annual Labor Day Service on Monday, September 4th starting at 9am at the Islamorada Hurricane Monument, mile marker 81.5. The Hurricane Monument memorializes hundreds of American Veterans and local citizens who died in the Hurricane of September 2, 1935. After World War 1, returning veterans were promised bonuses …

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The Matecumbe Historical Trust will host this month’s free presentation at the Islamorada Public Library located at 81830 Overseas Highway on Tuesday, August 22nd at 6:30 pm. Rafael Penalver will give an overview of the history of Cuba and the Florida connection with special emphases on the role played by Key West and the Keys. …

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Monday, July 17th at Island Community Church located at 83250 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, starting at 6:30 pm. Admission is free and open to the public. Dr. Nordt will speak about the history of the development and settlement of Elliot Key, the northernmost home of the Florida Keys. His grandfather used to sell real estate and …

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