Article Archives: History

Mound House Staffing & Accreditations – Knight New; Norris Earns CIGT

By Gary Mooneythewritestuff25@gmail.com Thousands of people annually tour and attend programs at the historic Mound House on Fort Myers Beach. Despite its large visitation, however,

FSW History Professor Receives National Grant For “Lynching in LaBelle” Project

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 – LABELLE, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) history professor Brandon Jett was recently awarded a $4,500 grant from the American Society

“Crown Jewel of Fort Myers Beach!” McKeown Authors First-Ever Mound House Book

By Gary Mooneythewritestuff25@gmail.com While the iconic Mound House on Fort Myers Beach traces its history back over 2,000 years to the ancient Calusa Indians, the

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