Membership & Giving

For generations, the historic homes in Odessa have witnessed a changing landscape on the Appoquinimink River. Help make sure that the Historic Odessa Foundation endures for generations to come.

Support the Historic Odessa Foundation with a Membership, and help to

• Preserve and protect the historic treasures of Odessa
• Provide learning opportunities for children and adults, including school tours, weekend family programs, educational workshops and lectures
• Restore and preserve the grounds of the Historic Houses of Odessa and the Corbit-Sharp House’s Colonial Revival garden

All Members Receive

• One guided tour
• Member Newsletter
• Four guest passes
• Member discounts on tours, activities, lectures, workshops and special events
• Member's Day
• Invitation to ‘Member Only’ events
• Annual Holiday Keepsake Ornament
• Member Discount on previous year's ornaments
• Member Discount at Butler & Cook Antiques (call for details (302) 378-7022)
• Member Discount at Cantwell’s Tavern (opening 2011)

Individual $35

Full membership benefits for one

Dual $50

Full membership benefits for two

Family $65

Full membership benefits for two adults 
and children under 18 in the household

Membership Levels Patron $125 - $499

Includes all of the above plus:

• Three additional tours
• Six additional guest passes
• Two tickets to "Special Events"
• Recognition in annual "Honor Roll" of donors
• Special previews
• Preference for events with limited attendance

Sponsor $500 - $999

Includes all of the above plus:

• Two Reserved tours with the Director for up to ten persons each
• Opportunity to attend a Director’s 18th-century hearth-cooked dinner at a discounted rate

Benefactor $1000+

Includes all of the above plus:

• Unlimited reserved tours with the Director for up to ten persons
• Private 18th-century hearth-cooked dinner for up to six persons at a discounted rate
• Host a private event at the museum at a discounted rate

Charter $5000

Includes all of the above plus:

• Private 18th-century dinner for up to sixteen persons at a discounted rate
• Host a private event at the museum, facility rental fee waived