Book Highlighting Historic Odessa Collections Now Available! A Storied Past: Collections of Historic Odessa brings to light for the first time an extraordinary array of 100 decorative and fine arts from the Foundation’s collections
December 2023
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Jul 1, 2023 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2024 4:30PM
Nov 14, 2023 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2023 4:30PM
There is so much to celebrate at Historic Odessa this holiday season!
This Christmas plan to tour and commemorate our 35th anniversary of the unique holiday exhibitions of recreating scenes from classic children’s literature.
Nov 24, 2023 10:00AM to Dec 17, 2023 3:00PM
Please visit the Christmas Resale Shop located in the Collins-Sharp House (2nd & High Streets) to get the jump on your seasonal decorations at prices you can dictate!
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Dec 1, 2023 4:30PM
The Historic Odessa Foundation is delighted to present a bicentennial celebration, in conjunction with museums across the country, of the American poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clark Moore with an engaging presentation and book signing by the distinguished author Pamela McColl.
Dec 2, 2023 10:00AM
The first "Christmas in Odessa" took place 59 years ago as a fundraiser for the Women's Club of Odessa. The purpose was to fund college scholarships for local high school seniors. With the help and cooperation of Odessa homeowners and the Historic Odessa Foundation, the Women’s Club of Odessa has provided scholarships to over 100 students.
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Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM
Saint Nicholas Arrives on Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th)! Join HOF and the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library as we read excerpts from this year’s Historic Odessa Foundation’s featured work of classic children’s literature.
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Dec 6, 2023 4:30PM
Saint Nicholas Arrives on Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th)! Join HOF and the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library as we read excerpts from this year’s Historic Odessa Foundation’s featured work of classic children’s literature.
Dec 9, 2023 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Top off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as our costumed hearth cooks prepare a mouthwatering feast over a roaring fire. Enjoy the sights and aromas typically enjoyed in the 18th century during the festive holiday season.
Dec 10, 2023 5:00PM
Put on your comfortable dancing shoes and festive attire to enjoy a lively evening of English country dance hosted by the Historic Odessa Foundation in partnership with The Dover English Country Dancers.
Dec 12, 2023 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2023 4:30PM
The Historic Odessa Foundation celebrates classic children’s literature and a love of reading by showcasing holiday trees decorated by community and school groups.
Dec 16, 2023 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Top off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as our costumed hearth cooks prepare a mouthwatering feast over a roaring fire. Enjoy the sights and aromas typically enjoyed in the 18th century during the festive holiday season.
Dec 16, 2023 10:00AM
The exhibition, RISE-NEW DIMENSIONS: Photography by Avi Gold, will be closed this Saturday, December 16th, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tickets for tours of Historic Odessa, can be purchased at the Collins-Sharp House (pictured) down the street from the Visitors Center and Cantwell's Tavern. Thank you!
Dec 18, 2023 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2023 4:30PM
Immerse yourself into the captivating world of photography by Avi Gold with RISE as it stretches the limits of perspective and perception, ushering you into the enchanting realm of 3-dimensional storytelling.
Dec 18, 2023 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2023 4:30PM
On display for the holiday season in a petite exhibit at the National Historic Register Wilson-Warner House is a collection of plaster and silicone molds used to create artificial foods.
Dec 20, 2023 1:00PM
The exhibition, RISE-NEW DIMENSIONS: Photography by Avi Gold, will be closed this Wednesday, December 20th, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tickets for tours of Historic Odessa, can be purchased at the Collins-Sharp House (pictured) down the street from the Visitors Center and Cantwell's Tavern. Thank you!
Dec 21, 2023 4:30PM
Create a family memory while getting into the Christmas spirit by participating in an exclusive evening candlelight guided tour presented by the associate curator of the Christmas exhibit, Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas, at the National Historic Landmark, Corbit-Sharp House, c. 1774.
Dec 23, 2023 2:00PM
Please join us in celebrating the 200th Anniversary of A Visit From St. Nicholas by Clement Clark Moore.
Dec 28, 2023 6:00PM
You are invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation and explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear! Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2023 holiday exhibit.