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historic exhibit featuring Sam the fugitive slave
Freedom Seekers
FUGITIVE SLAVES FLEEING FROM THE MARYLAND COAST TO AN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD DEPOT IN DELAWARE," 1850, PETER NEWARK/AMERICAN PICTURES/BRIDGEMAN IMAGES
Underground Railroad
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Jul 01 - Dec 31, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Press Release: A Storied Past: Collections of Historic Odessa

Book Highlighting Historic Odessa Collections Now Available! A Storied Past: Collections of Historic Odessa brings to light for the first...

Apr 30 - Jun 30, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Exhibit: Feeling Inspired: The Fiber Art of Charlese Phillips

Encounter the wonderfully crafted and colorful fiber artworks created by the talented Delaware artist Charlese Phillips on display at the Historic...

May 14 - Oct 27, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Exhibit: The Corbit – Sharp House, 250th Anniversary, 1774 – 2024

Celebrate the momentous occasion of the 250th Anniversary of The Corbit – Sharp House (1774-2024) by examining numerous Corbit family objects...

May 18 - May 18, 2024 | 10:00 am

Visitor Center at Collins-Sharp House – Saturday, May 18th

The Charlese Phillips exhibit, will be closed this Saturday, May 18th, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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May 19 - May 19, 2024 | 1:00 pm

Visitor Center at Collins-Sharp House – Sunday, May 19th

The Charlese Phillips exhibit, will be closed this Sunday, May 19th, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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18th Century Life

Five historic houses. More than 70 acres of surrounding property, outbuildings, and gardens. An outstanding private collection of household furnishings, fine and decorative arts. And programs and tours that bring this 18th-century enclave to life, all year long. 

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May 14, 2024

Exhibit: The Corbit – Sharp House, 250th Anniversary, 1774 – 2024

Celebrate the momentous occasion of the 250th Anniversary of The Corbit – Sharp House (1774-2024) by examining numerous Corbit family objects lovingly displayed throughout the...Read more

Sep 7, 2024

Save the Date: 11th Annual Odessa Brewfest

The annual Odessa Brewfest comes to historic Odessa on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. All attendees have access to food & merchandise vendors, live bands, sponsor...Read more

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A Storied Past: Collections of Historic Odessa

Historic Odessa Brewfest

Book Highlighting Historic Odessa Collections Now Available!