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.
December 2013
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.
Dec 1, 2013 10:00AM to Jan 5, 2014 4:30PM
Please join us for an exciting exhibit focusing on the Historic Odessa Foundation’s collection of early to late 19th century toys.
Dec 6, 2013 7:00PM to 8:30PM
You are invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation and explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear! Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2013 holiday exhibit and enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700.
Dec 7, 2013 10:00AM to 7:00PM
The first "Christmas in Odessa" took place 49 years ago as a fundraiser for the Women's Club of Odessa. The purpose was to fund college scholarships for local high school seniors. With the help and cooperation of Odessa homeowners and the Historic Odessa Foundation, the Women’s Club of Odessa has provided scholarships to over 100 students.
Dec 13, 2013 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Get into the Christmas spirit by attending a special evening candlelight guided tour of the holiday exhibit A Madeline Christmas at the National Historic Landmark, Corbit Sharp House. The tour will be led by the curator of the exhibit who will describe the inspirations behind each room vignette.
Dec 14, 2013 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Join the Historic Odessa Foundation’s hearth cooks in the bustle of holiday preparations for a sumptuous Christmas feast. While parents enjoy the HOF Christmas exhibit and festive foods hearth cooking, children can join in storytelling in the Storybook Trees exhibit and then rejoin their families for holiday cookie decorating in the Collins-Sharp House. Family tours leave the Visitors Cente
Dec 16, 2013 6:00PM to 8:00PM
The Board of Directors and Staff of the Historic Odessa Foundation request the pleasure of your company at the annual MEMBERS ONLY holiday party.
Madeline and the Old House in Paris
Meet and greet/book signing by the author John Bemelmans Marciano
Monday, December 16
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cantwell’s Tavern
Odessa, Delaware
Dec 20, 2013 7:00PM to 8:30PM
You are invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation and explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear! Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2013 holiday exhibit and enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700.
Dec 21, 2013 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Join the Historic Odessa Foundation’s hearth cooks in the bustle of holiday preparations for a sumptuous Christmas feast. While parents enjoy the HOF Christmas exhibit and festive foods hearth cooking, children can join in storytelling in the Storybook Trees exhibit and then rejoin their families for holiday cookie decorating in the Collins-Sharp House.
Dec 27, 2013 7:00PM to 8:30PM
You are invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation and explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear! Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2013 holiday exhibit and enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700.
Dec 28, 2013 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Join the Historic Odessa Foundation’s hearth cooks in the bustle of holiday preparations for a sumptuous Christmas feast. While parents enjoy the HOF Christmas exhibit and festive foods hearth cooking, children can join in storytelling in the Storybook Trees exhibit and then rejoin their families for holiday cookie decorating in the Collins-Sharp House.