The Mound House, damaged by Ian, is back in business [Video]

An engineering marvel, built on the ancient sands of Fort Myers Beach, is back in business.

The Mound House has been around since 1898, and not even Hurricane Ian could end its tenure on the island.

The Mound House on Fort Myers Beach has carried on through all major parts of the island’s history.

“This site was Calusa Village for about 1,600 years,” Adam Knight, museum manager of the Mound House. “We were a Latino and Seminole rancho for about 100 years and then an Anglo-American homestead for about 100 years.”

And Wednesday, it’s checking another hurdle off the list with the completion of a new roof, something that has been long overdue since Hurricane Ian.

“We don’t have to worry about leaks or water damage on the town’s artifacts or the island’s history, so it’s a huge step forward in terms of not just the museum but also the island’s recovery,” Knight said.

This week celebrates the one-year anniversary of the museum reopening its …