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Oct 29 - Dec 29, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Encounter the richly colorful paintings of the talented Delaware artist Lee Kolbach (1928-2023) from her private collection with several works on...

Nov 12 - Dec 29, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

The Historic Odessa Foundation celebrates classic children’s literature and a love of reading by showcasing holiday trees decorated by community...

Nov 12 - Dec 29, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

This Christmas continue the tradition of touring the distinctive holiday exhibitions of recreating scenes from classic children’s literature at...

Dec 07 - Dec 15, 2024 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Please visit the Christmas Resale Shop located in the Collins-Sharp House (2nd & High Streets) to get the jump on your seasonal decorations at...

Dec 10 - Dec 10, 2024 | 6:00 pm

You are invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation and explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear!...

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

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

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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