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Travel Thru History: Key West, Florida

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In this episode, viewers learn about the history of treasure hunting on the Key West Islands at the Mel Fisher Museum. City experts also offer a tour of Fort Jefferson, an isolated fort in the Gulf of Mexico that defended the islands. American literature enthusiasts will enjoy a look at Ernest Hemingway's Key West home, where he penned some of his most famous works. Part of the “Travel Thru History” series.

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Runtime: 21 minutes 25 seconds

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