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

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

"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, displays, information and artifacts on display at the Catawba Island Museum located in the historic Union Chapel building. For more information, to become a member or visit the history museum, visit catawbaislandhistoricalsociety.com.

Episodes

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 peninsula. Thank you for listening to Season One! We hope you have enjoyed these oral histories of Catawba Island.

Jul 24, 2022•37 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

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.

Jul 17, 2022•30 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

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 piece of the presentation and we still wanted you to have the opportunity to listen to it. If you have a difficult time hearing the podcast, then you can feel free to move on to episode 9.

Jul 17, 2022•14 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

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 not the end of the presentation, though, because the audio quality severely diminished from the point where this podcast stops. We have done our best to enhance the audio, though, and will share the remainder in Episode 8 next week. We will also release Episode 9 at the...

Jul 10, 2022•28 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

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.

Jul 03, 2022•33 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

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, depression-era stunts and more.

Jun 26, 2022•18 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

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 head down Moore's Dock Road, into the Catawba School neighborhood and then out Schoolhouse Road onto Northeast Catawba Road. We explore a myth of the "old schoolhouse" and catch a few tidbits before we go to Harbor Island. (One colorful word is shared again in this episode.)

Jun 19, 2022•23 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

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', Nabagon and other interesting Don stories!

Jun 12, 2022•20 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

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 Dock. We also share a little bit about Don Rhodes.

Jun 05, 2022•17 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

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.

May 29, 2022•23 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

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 of the world, Catawba Island, Ohio. Our first full episode premieres on Sunday, May 29, 2022. More information: catawbaislandhistoricalsociety.com

May 15, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast