Upcoming Events

A Storied Past Book Cover
Jul 1, 2023 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2024 4:30PM

Press Release: A Storied Past: Collections of Historic Odessa

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

Feeling Inspired: The Fiber Art of Charlese Phillips
Apr 30, 2024 10:00AM to Jun 30, 2024 4:30PM

Exhibit: Feeling Inspired: The Fiber Art of Charlese Phillips

Encounter the wonderfully crafted and colorful fiber artworks created by the talented Delaware artist Charlese Phillips on display at the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Visitor Center. 

Collins-Sharp House
May 4, 2024 10:00AM

Visitor Center at Collins-Sharp House – Saturday, May 4th

The Visitor Center will be open for the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library event, Mayfest, and their annual Book Sale.

Charlese Philips Reception 5-9-24
May 9, 2024 6:00PM

Artist Reception: Charlese Phillips

Assemble to meet and welcome the wonderfully talented Delaware artist Charlese Phillips at an artist reception while encountering her multifaceted fiber artworks at the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Visitor Center. 

May 10, 2024 6:00PM to 9:30PM

Workshop: Macrame Plant Hanger

Please join Charlese Phillips on Friday, May 10th for "Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop."

Details:

Friday, May 10th, 6pm - 9:30pm

Fee: $60/person - includes all macrame materials. Participants are encourage to bring their own flower pot or one can be provided.

Light refreshments and drinks.

Fresh from the Garden
May 11, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Saturdays at the Hearth: Fresh From the Garden

“Fresh From the Garden”  Explore the Collins-Sharp House and working kitchen garden with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. 

Weaving Workshop 5-17-24
May 17, 2024 6:00PM to 9:30PM

Workshop: Weaving in the Round Workshop

Please join Charlese Phillips on Friday, May 17th for "Weaving in the Round Workshop."

Details:

Friday, May 17th, 6pm - 9:30pm

Fee: $80/person - includes all weaving material provided with an 8" hoop pre-wrapped and warped.

Light refreshments and drinks.

Collins-Sharp House
May 18, 2024 10:00AM

Visitor Center at Collins-Sharp House – Saturday, May 18th

The Charlese Phillips exhibit, will be closed this Saturday, May 18th, 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!