Ice Cream Social at the Mound House

On Saturday, Aug. 9, the Mound House will be hosting an ice cream social as part of a free admission day from 9-4.

There will be free ice cream for the first 50 attendees from 10-2.

The Mound House is the oldest standing structure on Fort Myers Beach dating back to 1906, sitting on top of a 2,000-year-old shell mound that was constructed by the native Calusa tribe who lived throughout the region for centuries. The Mound House is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Mound House is located at 451 Connecticut St on Fort Myers Beach and features a museum, tours, gift shop and serves as a public park for picnics and fishing.

Mound House schedule 

Park Hours: Daily 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

• Calusa Tours: Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• Kayak Tours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

For more information about the Mount House, contact 239-765-0865