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Description
Built around 1834 and restored in 1934 for 5th generation Key West resident Jessie Porter Newman, this Caribbean Colonial mansion contains an eclectic collection of original 19th and 20th century furnishings as well as seafaring artifacts. For 15 winters, from 1945 to 1960, Poet Robert Frost lived in a cottage in the rear garden of the property. Visitors can sit in the tropical garden and listen to recordings of Frost reading his poetry.

The historic Porter family home celebrates Key West's conch and literary history, pirate folklore and island life.
Hobbies & Activities category: Literary site;  Manor or country house
Address
Heritage House Museum / Robert Frost Cottage
410 Caroline Street
Key West, FL 33040-6502
United States
Map Heritage House Museum
Phone 1 (305) 296-3573
Fax 1 (305) 292-5723
http://www.heritagehousemuseum.org
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult$5.00
Child 16 & under$1.00
Child 11 & underFREE
Tips
The Frost cottage is not open to the public but is ideal for meetings or workshops.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
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