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
March 2024
Historic Odessa reopens for Spring tours on March 1. HOF is open to the public March through December, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM – 4:30 PM and Sunday 1 PM – 4:30 PM, Monday by reservation. Plan Your Visit »
Historic Odessa celebrates Women's History Month.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with Historic Odessa. Party with your favorite Dr. Seuss readings followed by crafts.
The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase a collection of imaginative artworks created by the talented Advanced Placement Art and Design studio students of Middletown High School, under the direction of art teacher Kate Huffman.
Support Historic Odessa with Delaware's Biggest Day of Giving!
HOF celebrates the role of local underground railroad agents and the life of Harriet Tubman marking 200 years since her birth in Dorchester County, Maryland. “Freedom Seekers: the Odessa Story” will be free to the public.
The showcase, Middletown High School Apr Art and Design, will be closed this Saturday, March 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.
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Please join us as we welcome the Hester Academy of Irish Dance for a performance at the Visitors Center!
For the past 20 years, Dr. Philip D. Zimmerman has been offering “furniture study days” at large, small, and in-between museums and historic houses (including one to Odessa in 2011).
The Historic Odessa annual Easter Egg hunt taking place Sunday, March 24th at the Corbit-Sharp House garden. The hunt is for toddlers to 5th graders—join the fun!
Join us for a school tour sampler designed just for homeschoolers. Take your family back in time to explore the 18th century in colonial Odessa.