The Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum

06/19/2026

06/12/2026

🔥Mamey & Mojitos Ice Cream Social Celebrates Key West Traditions at Firehouse Museum🔥

The Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum invites residents and visitors to enjoy an old-fashioned Conch celebration at its annual Mamey & Mojitos Ice Cream Social on Friday, June 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Guests will be treated to Key West's favorite ice cream, made from fruit harvested from the museum's legendary State Champion Mamey tree. The tree has grown beside the historic firehouse since 1911, when its seed was reportedly smuggled out of Cuba in a woman's brassiere.

Refreshing mojitos made with fresh mint and Key West First Legal Rum will also be served.

A highlight of the evening will be a book signing by Ernesto "Papo" Vildostegui, celebrating the release of his new memoir, The Life We Had at the End of the Road, a nostalgic look at old Key West and the Conch way of life.

Visitors will also have an opportunity to preview the museum's upcoming America 250 exhibit, featuring a rare Centennial-era American flag with a fascinating Key West connection. Guests can even try their luck at a friendly game of Bolita for a chance to win cash prizes.

Admission is free. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy an evening of stories, history, ice cream, and community at one of Key West's most historic landmarks.

The Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Key West's firefighters and first responders.

06/10/2026

Ernesto is back! Come say hello to the living legend as we celebrate his new book at the Mamey & Mojitos Ice Cream Social on Friday, June 26th starting at 5:30pm. Ernesto will have pen in hand and books with his true Conch stories for sale. 🔥

06/04/2026

New Date Alert! We've moved our Mamey Party to Friday, June 26th so the community can participate the City of Key West's America250 celebration on June 27th.

Key West's military and first responders will parade downtown at 6pm on June 27th as part of the America250 celebration.

Thank you for understanding. We look forward to seeing you on June 26th. Please share the new date with your family and friends.

05/29/2026

Jana Gaeta traveled thousands of miles to deliver a helmet from the Czech Republic to the Conch Republic!

Pictured here with museum supporter and Key West realtor Heather-May Sloan.

Stop by and check out our amazing and unusual collection. Admission is FREE all summer long.

05/22/2026

05/16/2026

Limited hours today. 10am-noon. Thanks for understanding .

Tonight’s paranormal investigation is still happening at 7pm. 🔥👻

05/15/2026

🔥 FREE ADMISSION ALL SUMMER LONG!

Step inside one of Key West’s hidden treasures at the Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum in the heart of Old Town Key West.

Explore historic fire trucks, rare artifacts, colorful island history, and the stories of the firefighters who protected Key West through hurricanes, fires, and the wild days of the past.

Perfect for:
🔥 Families
🔥 History Lovers
🔥 Bum Farto Fanatics
🔥Firefighters & First Responders
🔥 Rainy Day Adventures
🔥 Anyone looking for something authentic in Key West

KWFD Shirts, Hats, Patches & Merch.

Come cool off, explore, and support the preservation of historic Old Firehouse #3.

📍 Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum
Old Town Key West
FREE Admission All Summer

Tag a friend who needs a little more history and a little less Duval Street chaos.