November 2013

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.

Nov 13, 2013 10:00AM to Jan 5, 2014 4:30PM

You are cordially invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation again this holiday season! For the past 30 years the Historic Odessa Foundation has celebrated children’s literature by recreating vignettes from the classics in one of our 18th-century houses.

Nov 13, 2013 10:00AM to Dec 25, 2013 4:30PM

Please join us for a tour of 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.

Nov 16, 2013 1:30PM to 3:00PM

JUST ANNOUNCED!
Any fan of PBS’ Antiques Roadshow will be familiar with the mustachioed and pony-tailed Noel Barrett, the show’s resident vintage toy appraiser, who will be coming to the Historic Houses of Odessa on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1:30 p.m. to present a free lecture on vintage toys and to examine the Historic Odessa Foundation’s collection of 19th and early 20th century toys.