Now, Listen to Me... Catawba Island Fun Facts, Lore, Anecdotes and Sometimes Even a Little History

Early Catawba Landowners & The Sandusky Connection to the Firelands Region

Don discusses the names and information from 1850s tax ledgers from the township, even before it was called Catawba Island Township. Many early Catawba names are discusse

Trapping and Trading on Catawba Island + Artifacts

Don Rhodes discusses and explains trapping, trading and the tools they used. He also shares information about many artifacts from his collection.

The Wine and Peach Industries of Catawba Island - Part III

Episode 8 is the final installment of the Don Rhodes’ presentation on the wine and peach industries. If you have listened to episodes 6 and 7 you will know that this fina

The Wine and Peach Industries of Catawba Island - Part II

Don Rhodes continues his presentation on the wine and peach industries of Catawba Island. He shares even more of his fruit knowledge, a great trivia piece about Napoleon

The Wine and Peach Industries of Catawba Island

In this episode, Don Rhodes is presenting on the topic of grapes and peaches and the role they play in the history of Catawba Island, Ohio. This is the first of two episo

Catawba Island Driving Tour Part V

As we continue on with the driving tour of Catawba Island, Don narrates about the interesting past and stories of Gem Beach/Terrace Beach, including the dance hall, depre

Catawba Island Driving Tour Part IV

We continue on the Catawba driving tour with Don Rhodes narrating locations along the way. As we are leaving the Catawba Cliffs through the Catawba Island State Park, we

Catawba Island Driving Tour Part III

We continue on the Catawba driving tour with Don Rhodes narrating locations along the way, this time driving through the Cliffs. Find out about the famous 'Arches', Nabag

Catawba Island Driving Tour Part II + Don Rhodes

This is the second installment of the Catawba Island Driving Tour and discussion with Don Rhodes, focused on the Catawba Point area, in and near the current Miller Ferry

Catawba Island Driving Tour Part I

We ride along as Don Rhodes shares history and tidbits of the places of yesterday and today on Catawba Island. Part I.

Podcast PREVIEW - Episode 1 Coming Soon

Catch a quick preview of the new podcast brought to you by the Catawba Island Historical Society, sharing stories, conversations and oral histories from our unique corner