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Jul 01 - Dec 31, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

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...

May 14 - Oct 27, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

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...

May 28 - Jul 28, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Petite Exhibit: “Cut, Shaped, Soldered & Used: A Tinware Collection”

Artisans in early America called tinsmiths crafted affordable tinware for the general public that included anything from kitchenware to lighting...

Jul 02 - Sep 01, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Exhibit: Finding Beauty in the Ordinary: Photography by Erin Farrell

This photography exhibit entitled Finding Beauty in the Ordinary showcases a captivating collection of photographs that reflect Erin Farrell’s...

Jul 27 - Jul 27, 2024 | 10:00 am

Visitor Center at Corbit-Sharp House – Saturday, July 27th

The Erin Farrell exhibit, will be closed this Saturday, July 27th, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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18th Century Life

Five historic houses. More than 70 acres of surrounding property, outbuildings, and gardens. An outstanding private collection of household furnishings, fine and decorative arts. And programs and tours that bring this 18th-century enclave to life, all year long. 

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May 14, 2024

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...Read more

Sep 7, 2024

Save the Date: 11th Annual Odessa Brewfest

The annual Odessa Brewfest comes to historic Odessa on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. All attendees have access to food & merchandise vendors, live bands, sponsor...Read more

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A Storied Past: Collections of Historic Odessa

Historic Odessa Brewfest

Book Highlighting Historic Odessa Collections Now Available!