On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Key West Gardens at Fort West Martello will celebrate 70 years at its Higgs Beach location as a free-to-the-public botanical garden. The all-volunteer board and gardeners, many of whom lend their talents as master gardeners, invite the community to enjoy holiday lights in the gardens along with food and drinks from Kaya Island Eats. The event also will feature a program detailing the garden’s history, its role in tropical ecosystem preservation and plans to enhance the experience from a historical perspective – beginning with its initial purpose as a fort during the Civil War.
Tickets are $70 per person with proceeds going to support a history installation that will provide l a visual history of the gardens. There will be live music and a silent auction from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Key West’s Rosi Ware will be the mistress of ceremonies, and guest speakers include Clinton Curry of Historic Tours of America.
“We look forward to sharing this special evening amid the beauty of the gardens and lights in a season meant for gratitude and looking forward,” said Mary Olson, board president of Key West Gardens.
Tickets are available at keystix.com.
