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

Ann Jefferis
Mar 1, 2024 10:00AM to Mar 31, 2024 4:00PM

Petite Exhibit: "Women of Courage, Independence and Perseverance"

Historic Odessa celebrates Women's History Month.

Mar 1, 2024 10:00AM

2024, HOF opens for Spring Tours!

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 »

Mar 2, 2024 1:00PM

Celebrating Dr. Seuss's 120th Birthday

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with Historic Odessa. Party with your favorite Dr. Seuss readings followed by crafts.

Middletown High School Advanced Placement Art and Design Showcase
Mar 5, 2024 10:00AM to Mar 28, 2024 4:30PM

Middletown High School Advanced Placement Art and Design Showcase

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.  

DoMore24
Mar 7, 2024 6:00PM to Mar 8, 2024 6:00PM

Do More 24 Delaware

Support Historic Odessa with Delaware's Biggest Day of Giving!

Mar 10, 2024 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Harriet Tubman Day

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.

Collins-Sharp House
Mar 16, 2024 10:00AM

Visitor Center at Collins-Sharp House – Saturday, March 16th

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.

Thank you!

Hester Academy of Irish Dance
Mar 17, 2024 5:00PM

Irish Dance Performance

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

Furniture Study Day 3-19-24
Mar 19, 2024 9:00AM

Workshop: Furniture Study with Philip D. Zimmerman, March 19th

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).

Easter Egg Hunt 3-24-24
Mar 24, 2024 1:00PM to 3:30PM

2024 Annual Easter Egg Hunt

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!

Spring 2023 Homeschool Day
Mar 29, 2024 9:00AM

Spring Homeschool Day, 9am & 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.