Key West Cultural Center and Veterans Museum

Mission

To celebrate the diverse culture, art, and music in Key West, and preserve the stories of
military veterans and their families who have and continue to shape Key West.
By honoring their collective service to society, safeguarding their legacies, ensuring their
voices and actions are known, and providing educational opportunities to open the
hearts and minds of all who visit physically or virtually.

Vision

Become a center for cultural activities which benefit the community and visitors alike, and
a premier museum destination and information center.

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The William Weech American Legion Post 168 is truly one of a kind. Established in 1946, during segregation, by black WWII veterans returning to Key West. Members build their post home, opening in 1952, with their own hands. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Florida African-American Heritage Trail. Post 168 at 803 Emma St., Key West, continues to help veterans, their families and the local community.

Membership

Making a Donation

You may make an online donation on this page (click button at top). If you are making a donation by check, please send to the CFFK office, 300 Southard St., Suite 201, Key West, FL 33040. Note in the Memo field that this donation is for the Key West Cultural Center and Veterans Museum Fund.

You may also make gifts to this fund by stock, wire transfer, real estate, and more. Please click here for instructions.

If you are interested in leaving a legacy gift to the Key West Cultural Center and Veterans Museum Fund through your will or estate plan, please contact CFFK at (305) 292-1502 or email here.

Thank you for your generosity.

About Your Community Foundation

The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys manages over 160 funds and endowments throughout the Keys and is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit (EIN #65-0648968). Since 1996, the Community Foundation has been helping individuals and families leave a legacy in the Keys by inspiring giving and by investing in people and solutions to benefit every resident from Key Largo to Key West. Over $32 million in grants have been made to student scholarships, arts and culture, beautification and preservation of the Keys, health and human services, hurricane relief, and youth programs. The Community Foundation, In Paradise For Good, celebrated its 25th year in 2021. CFFK is known for its signature “Unsung Heroes” event which honors nonprofit volunteers. For more information, call (305) 292-1502 or click here.

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