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. 

Exhibit The Corbit – Sharp House, 250th Anniversary, 1774 – 2024
May 14, 2024 10:00AM to Oct 27, 2024 4:30PM

Exhibit: The Corbit – Sharp House, 250th Anniversary, 1774 – 2024

Celebrate the momentous occasion of the 250th Anniversary of The Corbit – Sharp House (1774-2024) by examining numerous Corbit family objects lovingly displayed throughout the National Historic Landmark house.

Squash
Jun 11, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Saturdays at the Hearth: The Art of Cookery

“The Art of Cookery”  Explore the Collins-Sharp House with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. 

Jun 19, 2024 12:00PM to 2:00PM

HOF Celebrates Juneteenth

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.

ARTISAN CRAFT WORKSHOP SERIES Basket Weaving
Jun 22, 2024 10:00AM

ARTISAN CRAFT WORKSHOP SERIES: Basket Weaving

Immerse yourself in a monthly American craft workshop series where participants will create an artform using traditional materials and methods taught by experts in each craft to include baskets, bandboxes, hooked rugs, marbleized paper, and floorcloths.  Take home a wonderful hand crafted keepsake.