You are cordially invited - though December 31st- 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 scenes from the classics in one of our 18th-century houses.
December 2015
Nov 13, 2015 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2015 4:30PM
Historic Odessa presents highlights from past holiday exhibits, a virtual photographic fest for the eyes sure to inspire the spirit of Christmas in everyone! Historic Odessa has had some wonderful Christmas displays over the years and this is a great way to relive them. Historic Odessa Bank, 201 Main Street, Odessa DE.
Dec 2, 2015 12:00PM to 4:30PM
Join the Historic Odessa Foundation and the Corbit-Calloway Library as we read excerpts from “Alice in Wonderland” and then tour our holiday exhibit after decorating delicious holiday cookies. We welcome parents and children for storytime, cookie decorating and a tour of our holiday exhibit.
Dec 3, 2015 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 2015 holiday exhibit and enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700.
Dec 5, 2015 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 10, 2015 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 2015 holiday exhibit and enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700.
Dec 12, 2015 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Top off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as the Historic Odessa Foundation hearth cooks prepare a sumptuous holiday feast. While parents are enjoying the sights and smells of hearthside cooking, children are invited to create their own “Alice in Wonderland” holiday ornament.
Dec 13, 2015 11:30AM to 12:30PM
Sneak into the museum when it is closed to the public and create an illustration directly from the Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Christmas exhibit! To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s fantastic book, become an illustrator while drawing your own picture to commemorate your visit. Carroll illustrated the original manuscript, but hired John Tenniel to create the classic pict
Dec 13, 2015 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Get into the Christmas spirit by attending a special afternoon tea in conjunction with the Christmas exhibit, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Dec 14, 2015 6:00PM to 8:00PM
The Board of Directors and Staff of the Historic Odessa Foundation invite you to attend the 11th Annual Member Holiday Party Monday, December 14 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Cantwell’s Tavern in historic Odessa, Delaware. Reservations are limited! R.S.V.P. Jennifer Cabell (302) 378-4119
Dec 16, 2015 6:30PM to 8:00PM
A lecture, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," will be held Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Visitor's Center in Odessa. Carolyn Vega, curator of the "Alice: 150 Years in Wonderland" exhibit at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City, presents an engaging account of the genesis, publication, and enduring appeal of Lewis Carroll's classic tale.
Dec 17, 2015 3:30PM to 5:30PM
Discover the inspiration behind the Christmas exhibit, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, from the curator who created the festive display. Learn how the furnishings and decorations were placed in each room vignette to recreate the holiday story. Lewis Carroll’s classic story was published in time for Christmas in 1865. Celebrate the story’s 150th year!
Dec 17, 2015 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Get into the Christmas spirit by attending a special evening candlelight guided tour offered by the curator of the Christmas exhibit, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at the National Historic Register, Wilson-Warner House. The curator will describe the inspiration and process behind the furnishings and decorations for each room vignette.
Dec 19, 2015 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Top off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as the Historic Odessa Foundation hearth cooks prepare a sumptuous holiday feast. While parents are enjoying the sights and smells of hearthside cooking, children are invited to create their own “Alice in Wonderland” holiday ornament.
Dec 20, 2015 2:00PM to 3:30PM
August A. Imholtz, Jr. was until 2011 the Government Documents Vice President of Readex, a digital publishing company.
Dec 28, 2015 6:00PM to 8:00PM
The pleasure of your company is requested at the 2015 Holiday Gala honoring Historic Odessa Foundation Volunteers.