Discover some of the most persistent fabrications and embellishments in early American history!
October 2013
Aug 6, 2013 10:00AM to Oct 31, 2013 4:30PM
Oct 1, 2013 10:00AM to Oct 31, 2013 4:30PM
Every evening throughout the month of October the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Corbit-Sharp House will be awash in pink light in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Visitors can stop by after dusk to view the National Historic Landmark in all its pink splendor.
Oct 1, 2013 10:00AM to Nov 1, 2013 4:30PM
Please join us in this festive display of over 30 trees decorated by local families, schools, and organizations showcasing books and works of children’s literature. Our Storybook trees exhibit is designed to promote reading and literacy,and is appropriate for all age groups Participants choose a book of their choice to use as a theme for decorations, trees and lights are provided by the Historic Odessa Foundation.
Oct 14, 2013 10:00AM to 3:00PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Debunking American History Myths - Mary Miley Theobald*, Historian and Freelance Writer (Death by Petticoat, 2012)
PRESENTERS
Oct 16, 2013 1:00PM to 2:00PM
Moms and pre-schoolers: Can you imagine what your house will look like a hundred years from now? What do you think the land around the Collins-Sharp House looked like hundreds of years ago before the house was built? Join us in the Collins-Sharp House for an hour of storytelling, crafts and refreshments.
Oct 18, 2013 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Join William Corbit as he presents an engaging guided tour of his mansion on Main Street in Cantwell’s Bridge (Odessa). Hear about his growing family, his grand house on the Appoquinimink, and his fine furnishings from the region.
Oct 19, 2013 1:00PM to 3:00PM
This lecture is being hosted by the Historic Odessa Foundation in celebration of International Archaeology Day - - a world-wide celebration of archaeology-related events.
Oct 25, 2013 5:30PM to 9:00PM
Looking for a special night out this fall? Why not try something from another century? The staff from the Historic Odessa Foundation will serve up a delicious five course meal of mouth-watering beverages and dishes created on an open hearth using the tools, techniques and authentic recipes from the 18th century. Join us for an exciting evening of feasting and merrymaking in the Collins-Sharp