Upcoming Events

General Store, Earlville, Maryland, 1942, Jack Lewis
May 2, 2023 10:00AM to Jul 2, 2023 4:30PM

Art Exhibition: Everyday Life, Everyday People: The Work of Jack Lewis

The Historic Odessa Foundation is honored to be the northern Delaware venue to exhibit the wonderful collection of paintings by the beloved Delaware Artist Jack Lewis (1912-2012). 

Blue Star Museum logo
May 20, 2023 10:00AM to Sep 4, 2023 4:30PM

Historic Odessa Foundation is a Blue Star Museum

Blue Star Museums invites military personnel and their families to experience the many wonders our nation’s museums have to offer. 

Mary Corbit Warner
May 23, 2023 10:00AM to Jul 23, 2023 4:30PM

Petite Exhibit: Mary, Mollie, Mrs.: Portraits of Mary Corbit Warner

Discover the wonderful HOF collection of portraits, photographs and silhouettes that document the 74 year lifespan of Mary Corbit Warner. 

Squash
Jun 10, 2023 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Saturdays at the Hearth: Summer's Bounty

“Summer’s Bounty”  Explore the Collins-Sharp House with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. 

Heather Lewis Workshop
Jun 15, 2023 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Art Workshop: Outdoor Sketching and Painting at HOF with Heather Lewis

This Art Workshop is set in the lovely gardens and grounds of the Historic Odessa Foundation.

Reception
Jun 15, 2023 6:00PM

Reception: Everyday Life, Everyday People: The Work of Jack Lewis

What a wonderful evening opportunity to come out and view this spectacular collection of paintings by the beloved Bridgeville, Delaware artist Jack Lewis (1912-2012). 

Jun 19, 2023 12:00PM to 2:00PM

HOF Celebrates Juneteenth - SOLD OUT!

The Historic Odessa Foundation recognizes Juneteenth, the traditional celebration dating to 1865 commemorating the end of slavery in America. Tours of the National Park Service Network to Freedom exhibit: “Freedom Seekers: the Odessa Story” will be offered free of charge and open to the public.

Freedom Day
Jun 19, 2023 12:00PM

Activity: Juneteenth Celebration: Silhouettes

In celebration of America’s newest national holiday tour the Historic Odessa Foundation’s National Park Service Network to Freedom exhibit: “Freedom Seekers: the Odessa Story” and afterwards have your silhouette cut in a method typical at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries.