Concrete Design and Art

  In direct proximity to a lively beach this might seem a strange place to a memorial. Luckily there are explanatory plates. Slaves from slave ships died in Key West... read more after being rescued. They found there final resting places here. The cemetery was turned into a fitting place of remembrance with a mosaic showing the slave trade routes.

  This was our first stop on Key West this time around. History that deserves time to ponder and repeat visit(s). The beach is pretty, kids were flying kites.... read more We were able to find parking close by.

  We came upon this memorial quite by accident, but it was one of my favorite historical things that I saw in Key West. The site features individual African symbols... read more and their meanings - which was really enlightening and actually quite beautiful. The "collective consciousness" held by African slaves helped them deal with their struggles together and gave them hope for a brighter day. It was really very moving to read about their deep faith.

  This monument is a great stop if you want to learn about the area's history and also is very nice and educational. I enjoyed reading about the adinkra symbols... read more and what proverbs they represent from Ghana. The stop was about 10 minutes and also right by the beach.

  This monument is a great stop if you want to learn about the area's history and also is very nice and educational. I enjoyed reading about the adinkra symbols... read more and what proverbs they represent from Ghana. The stop was about 10 minutes and also right by th