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

by Catawba Island Historical Society

"Now, Listen to Me..." premiered on Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Catawba Island Historical Society shares stories, conversations and oral histories of the people, places, artifacts and industries of Catawba Island, Ohio. All the interesting stories and histories come directly from conversations and interviews with the inimitable lifelong Catawba resident Don Rhodes. The stories shared here are a great complement to the exhibits, d... Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • S01 E10 - Early Catawba Landowners & The Sandusky Connection to the Firelands Region

    S01 E10 - 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 discussed, as well as the Sandusky connection to development of the ...

    37:29

  • S01 E09 - Trapping and Trading on Catawba Island + Artifacts

    S01 E09 - 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.

    29:55

  • S01 E08 - The Wine and Peach Industries of Catawba Island - Part III

    S01 E08 - 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 final portion has audio quality issues, but it is the final piec...

    14:01

  • S01 E07 - The Wine and Peach Industries of Catawba Island - Part II

    S01 E07 - 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 and canning jars and many more interesting tidbits. This is ...

    27:54

  • S01 E06 - The Wine and Peach Industries of Catawba Island

    S01 E06 - 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 episodes featuring his presentation.

    32:58