In 2000, MFMM was asked
to organized an effort
to recover artifacts
from the turtle kraals
associated with the
historic
Key West Turtle Cannery.
In 2009, MFMM was asked
to curate and operate
what would become the KW
Turtle Museum. It is
open to the public at no
charge.
UNA RAZA . ONE RACE
MFMM Executive Director
Melissa Kendrick with US
Representative José "Joe"
García at the Una Raza
closing reception, hosted by
MFMM.
Photo Credit: Ralph
DePalma
Key West Comprassa Dancers
and other guests cross "The
Bridge" from Cuba to the US,
created by Sandra Ramos.
Curated and Operated by
the Mel Fisher Maritime
Museum
Cuban Treasures
Una Raza One
Race . LaHabana Key
West
MFMM hosted the closing
party for Una Raza and
featured the work of
renowned Cuban artist Sandra
Ramos. The Westin Key West
Resort and The Studios Key
West partnered with the
museum to create an evening
filled with dance, art,
music, and fun. Una Raza was
a cultural exchange program
that included artist
receptions at historical
sites throughout Key West.
Photo Credit: Ed Krane
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History.'
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MFMM Executive Director
Melissa Kendrick with US
Representative José "Joe"
García at the Una Raza
closing reception, hosted by
MFMM.
