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FUGITIVE SLAVES FLEEING FROM THE MARYLAND COAST TO AN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD DEPOT IN DELAWARE," 1850, PETER NEWARK/AMERICAN PICTURES/BRIDGEMAN IMAGES
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Elizabeth Gurney Fry

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Mar 14 - May 14, 2023 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Petite Exhibit: Quaker Pioneer: Elizabeth Gurney Fry Sculpture

On display with accompanying contextual material is a small classical molded bisque porcelain bust of the English Quaker Elizabeth “Betsy” Gurney...

Mar 28 - Mar 31, 2023 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Middletown High School Advanced Placement Art and Design Exhibit

The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase a representation of artworks created by the Advanced Placement Art and Design studio students...

Mar 31 - Mar 31, 2023 | 9:00 am

Spring Homeschool Day, 9am

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...

Mar 31 - Mar 31, 2023 | 1:00 pm

Spring Homeschool Day, 1pm

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...

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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Mar 28, 2023

Middletown High School Advanced Placement Art and Design Exhibit

The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase a representation of artworks created by the Advanced Placement Art and Design studio students of Middletown High...Read more

Mar 12, 2023

Irish Dance Performance

Please join us as we welcome the Hester Academy of Irish Dance for a performance at the Visitors Center!Read more

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Historic Odessa Brewfest

Historic Odessa Brewfest

The Historic Odessa Brewfest returns September 9, 2023