Tour the chapel and follow Catawba Island’s “Time Trail” through the people, industries, and events that shaped the community. Discover how the island evolved from an early center of grape growing and winemaking to one of the nation’s most celebrated peach-producing regions, with more than 200,000 peach trees covering the island by the late nineteenth century.

Learn how fishing, boating, and tourism helped transform Catawba Island into a popular Lake Erie destination while preserving the unique heritage that continues to define the community today.

Through exhibits, artifacts, and local stories, visitors will gain a deeper appreciation for the people, traditions, and industries that made Catawba Island what it is today. This free event offers a unique opportunity to explore both a historic building and the history of the island it has served for more than a century.