The Oldest House & Gardens Key West preserves the oldest known home structure on Key West, originally constructed in 1829 by Bahamas immigrant Richard Cussans and best known as the 19th-century residence of Captain Francis B. Watlington and his family. Since 1974, it has been preserved as a living history home museum by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, open to the public for free self-guided tours between 10:00am and 4:00pm every day except Wednesday and Sunday.

Visitors are welcome to explore the main home, the kitchen house, and the exhibit pavilion and its surrounding gardens. Docents are available at the site during operating hours to provide visitors with historical information about the home. The home also displays collections of significant maritime artifacts and a collection of artworks by famed Key West folk art wood carver Mario Sanchez.

322 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, Phone: 305-294-9501

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