Mel Fisher Days will take place in September 2022

August 08, 2022

A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EVENT!

September 2-6, 2022 • MEL FISHER DAYS

Four centuries ago this September, the legendary Spanish treasure galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha, along with several other 1622 fleet vessels, met their fate in a “storme and fearfull tempest” in the Florida Straits.

In 1985, the world watched in wonder as treasure hunter Mel Fisher and his “Golden Crew” capped off a dramatic 16-year search with the discovery of the Atocha’s rich primary cultural deposit — the Mother Lode, 23 miles off of Key West.

This year, to commemorate the 400-year anniversary, Key West’s annual Mel Fisher Days celebration will feature a series of events beginning Friday, Sept. 2, and running through Tuesday, Sept. 6, at multiple island locations. Event net proceeds benefit two charities: Wesley House Family Services of Monroe County and the Michael Abt. Jr. Have A Heart Foundation.

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Special thanks to Carol Tedesco

SUMMARY OF EVENTS

FRI SEPT 2 - Opening Ceremony at The TROPIC Theatre – 7PM
(This event is currently at full capacity)

SAT SEPT 3 - Mel Fisher Days Charity Event at Schooner Wharf – EVERYONE WELCOME

• Golden Crew Reunion at Schooner Wharf • 50/50 raffle • Mel Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation • Mel Fisher and Key West history Trivia • Live Music • Book Signings by Authors • Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

SUN SEPT 4 - 400th Commemoration of the 1622 Fleet Speakers Symposium and Banquet Dinner. There will be eight academic speakers about various aspects of the 1622 Fleet including its History, Salvage, Conservation, Archaeology, Environmental Challenges, Legal Aspects, Numismatics, and one ‘just for fun' presentation about the FUN ROMANCE, and ADVENTURE.
Please follow link to signup: 400th Commemoration of the 1622 Fleet Speakers Symposium: https://www.melfisher.com/MOBILE/site/MelFisherDays.html

MON SEPT 5 - The Fisher Family invites you to join them for a meet and greet with them and their favorite treasured Authors at their Duval Street Treasure Store.
Join us for a Scavenger Hunt! Noon-2:30
https://southernmost-scavenger-hunt.ticketleap.com/mel-fisher-days-scavenger-hunt/

TUE SEPT 6 - Memorial plaque honoring Mel Fisher and the lost souls of the 1622 Fleet shipwrecks - Ceremony to be attended by City Officials and Mel Fisher Family Members – Tuesday, September 6, 1622 Fleet Memorial Placement at Mallory Square at 10 AM

Silent Auction: https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/index.cfm?auctionID=22149

ALL NET PROFITS GO TO CHARITIES

(Michael Abt Jr. Have a Heart Foundation and Wesley House Family Services)
Hope to see you there! Today's the day!

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Mel Fisher Days will take place in September 2022

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