October 2015

Sep 8, 2015 10:00AM to Oct 31, 2015 4:30PM

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Union Lodge #5’s Charter by visiting the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Masonic exhibit at the National Historic Register Wilson Warner House. On public display for the first time is a distinctive selection of artifacts and documents from the Middletown Lodge’s collection, including two rare Jewels attributed to Duncan Beard, the famous clockmaker and Master

Oct 1, 2015 10:00AM to Oct 27, 2015 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.

Oct 3, 2015 4:00PM

On a wonderful day in October, Ed and Jen married on the historic grounds in Odessa Delaware.

Oct 16, 2015 7:30PM to 9:00PM

Delaware Shakespeare Festival returns to a world of specters and spirits this October with two performances of “Shakespeare/Poe: A Night of Readings from the Dark Side,” at Historic Odessa's Stone Stable.

Oct 17, 2015 9:00AM to 2:00PM

Enjoy the hearthside bounty of fall at a special hearth cooking class and luncheon hosted by costumed interpreters at the historic Collins-Sharp House. Using 18th century cooking techniques, tools and recipes, we will create and enjoy a meal that recaptures the flavor of Odessa’s colonial past.

Oct 17, 2015 9:00AM to 2:00PM

Enrich and expand your interpretation of Historic Odessa’s kitchens.  Hands-on training as we prepare and enjoy a hearth cooked meal will help you provide your guests with a real understanding of our culinary history and its place in our overall interpretative story. Free training for HOF docents only. Contact Johnnye at 302-378-5562.

Oct 23, 2015 1:00PM to 3:00PM

This presentation outlines the results of an archeological research project conducted during the past 3 years by John Bansch, Coordinator of Archeology Projects at Historic Odessa.

Oct 23, 2015 7:30PM to 9:00PM

Delaware Shakespeare Festival returns to a world of specters and spirits this October with two performances of “Shakespeare/Poe: A Night of Readings from the Dark Side,” at Historic Odessa's Stone Stable.

Oct 25, 2015 2:00PM to 4:00PM

Come to a fun Halloween event in historic Odessa, Del. Parade through the garden, bring a carved pumpkin for the contest and age-appropriate crafts will be held in the Wilson-Warner Stable.