Watch live as the Cape Coral History Museum celebrates the first referendum on incorporation on Aug. 18, the same day as the vote 50 years ago. The event is from 10 to 11 a.m.

View the event on Facebook at the Cape Coral Historical Museum’s page.

Bruce Scott, the former Lee County Commissioner who administered the oath of office to the city’s first council members in 1970, will be in attendance, as will other dignitaries.