The second Cemetery Stroll on the Historic Key West Cemetery this season will happen on Sunday, Feb. 23. Through the stroll, small teams of tourists can be escorted to gravesites the place interpreters will inform the tales of the deceased in short monologues. The teams are scheduled for departures at 9:30, 9:50, and 10:10 a.m. Reservations are obligatory, and may be made by calling or texting 305-304-1453 or by emailing at hfkf@bellsouth.web.
Among the many gravesites to be visited are these of influential residents, lots of them African-American, together with Frank Adams, Ellen Sanchez, Nelson English, Espresso Butler, Roosevelt Sands, Willie Ward and Willian McKinzie.
The tour will take about 90 minutes. Contributors ought to put on comfy footwear and plan to stroll over a mile on uneven floor. Bottled water can be offered.
This is a chance to study first-hand about a few of the individuals who have given Key West its important character. House is proscribed. A donation of $20 (money or examine) per individual to the Historic Florida Keys Basis is advisable, with all proceeds dedicated to cemetery restoration.
Contributors could enter the cemetery by both the primary gate at 701 Passover Lane or the Frances Avenue gate and go to the registration desk on Palm Avenue.
A further stroll that includes different gravesites will happen on March 23.
The cemetery strolls are sponsored by the Metropolis of Key West and the Historic Florida Keys Basis. Extra data is accessible from Diane Silvia at 305-304-1453.