2021 Odessa Country Christmas
Thank you to our sponsors of the 2021 Odessa Country Christmas
Stroll or drive through the historic area for enchanted evenings of winter lights at the Historic Odessa Foundation.
The holidays are coming and the Historic Odessa Foundation is once again bringing seasonal sparkle to the 18th-century hamlet of Odessa, Delaware! We invite you to stroll or drive through the historic center of town gathering inspiration for your most beautiful family celebrations to date. Our winter lights are sure to enchant even the most stubborn Scrooge.
As dusk falls the National Historic Landmark Corbit-Sharp House, c.1774, along with the Foundation's other Nationally Registered properties, will transport you to the seasonal festivities of yesteryear. Enjoy the crisp winter outdoors with family and experience the dazzling charm of Historic Odessa. Evergreens laden with pinecones, holly, and winterberry, along with welcoming wreaths deck doors, windows, and lamp posts sending our message of hope and goodwill for a joyous, healthy, and happy Yuletide season.
Don’t miss the return of the Historic Odessa Foundation’s renowned annual Christmas tradition of transforming a historic house into an exhibition of classic children’s literature. This year the National Register Wilson-Warner House, c. 1769, becomes the scene of the beloved tale Little Women; or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy! Beginning November 16th house tours are available Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm and candlelight walking tours are offered through December at 5:30 pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings by reservation. House tours leave from the Visitor’s Center located on Main Street, and candlelight tours begin at the fire-pit in front of the Stone Barn, c.1812, located behind the Wilson-Warner House. Guests learn about family history, architectural history, and local history on a leisurely walk through and around some of the most stunning and architecturally significant buildings in the State of Delaware.
House Tours $10 per person, $8 for Senior Citizens and students, children under 6 free. Candlelight tour $15 per person includes a beverage ticket redeemable at Cantwell’s Tavern.
Reservations are required by calling Jennifer Cabell Kostik 302-378-4119.
Holiday in Odessa '21
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Dec 30, 2021 6:00PM Holiday Candlelight Tour, SOLD OUT!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 2021 holiday exhibit. |
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Dec 28, 2021 6:00PM Holiday Candlelight Tour, SOLD OUT!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 2021 holiday exhibit. |
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Dec 23, 2021 5:00PM Holiday Candlelight Tour Hosted by Associate Curator SOLD OUT!Get into the Christmas spirit by attending a special evening candlelight guided tour offered by the curator of the Christmas exhibit, Little Women, or, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy at the National Historic Register, Wilson-Warner House, c. 1769. |
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Dec 21, 2021 6:00PM Holiday Candlelight Tour, SOLD OUT!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 2021 holiday exhibit. |
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Dec 18, 2021 10:00AM 2021 Demonstration: Festive FoodsThe crackle of logs on the fire, the sweet smells of apples and cinnamon, a mouthwatering chicken roasting over the coals….top off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as the Historic Odessa hearth cooks prepare delicious 18th century recipes typically enjoyed during the holiday season. |
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Dec 16, 2021 6:00PM Holiday Candlelight Tour, SOLD OUT!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 2021 holiday exhibit. |
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Dec 14, 2021 6:00PM Holiday Candlelight Tour, SOLD OUT!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 2021 holiday exhibit. |
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Dec 11, 2021 10:00AM 2021 Demonstration: Festive FoodsThe crackle of logs on the fire, the sweet smells of apples and cinnamon, a mouthwatering chicken roasting over the coals….top off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as the Historic Odessa hearth cooks prepare delicious 18th century recipes typically enjoyed during the holiday season. |
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Dec 9, 2021 6:00PM By Invitation Only: 2021 Members Holiday Party - SOLD OUT!This event is SOLD OUT ! |
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Dec 8, 2021 4:30PM By Reservation: Storybook Time (Older Children)Join the Historic Odessa Foundation as we read excerpts from Little Women. Then, see the story come to life as we tour our holiday exhibit after decorating delicious holiday cookies. |
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Dec 8, 2021 11:00AM By Reservation: Storybook Time (pre-K and Kindergarten)Join the Historic Odessa Foundation as we read excerpts from Little Women. Then, see the story come to life as we tour our holiday exhibit after decorating delicious holiday cookies. |
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Dec 7, 2021 6:00PM Holiday Candlelight Tour, SOLD OUT!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 2021 holiday exhibit. |
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Dec 4, 2021 10:00AM to 5:00PM HOF Participates in "Christmas in Odessa"The first "Christmas in Odessa" took place 57 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 2, 2021 7:00PM Holiday Candlelight Tour, December 2, 2021You 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 2021 holiday exhibit. |
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Nov 16, 2021 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2021 4:30PM Exhibit: Little Women; or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and AmyNational HVAC ServiceThis holiday season don’t miss the return of the Historic Odessa Foundation’s renowned annual Christmas tradition of transforming a historic house into an exhibition of classic children’s literature. |