In August of 1978, the Florida Keys Land Trust was incorporated as a 501-(c)3 non-profit organization for the purpose of preservation, conservation and the restoration of rare and endangered areas of the Florida Keys. The name changed to Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust.

Crane Point harbors evidence of human use dating back well over seven hundred years. The first documented settlers to this particular property were George and Olivia Adderley who lived here from 1903 until 1949.

Francis and Mary Crane were ardent conservationists and horticulturists who worked to preserve the hammock and enhance it with flowering exotic trees and shrubs. The family retained the property until the late 1970’s.