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Katie Cassidy
May 19, 2022 6:00PM

Reception: Meet the Artist, Katie Cassidy

The public is invited to meet and greet the talented artist whose colorful pastel drawings are on display at the Historic Odessa Foundation Visitor Center. 

Katie Cassidy
May 3, 2022 10:00AM to Jun 26, 2022 4:30PM

Art Exhibition: SEASONS: Pastels by Katie Cassidy

The Historic Odessa Foundation is delighted to present in the Visitor Center the colorful pastel drawings by the talented Easton, Maryland artist Katie Cassidy.  Katie is well known for her light filled impressions of flowers and landscapes while she maintains that she sees paintings in everyday life.

Odessa High School Art Show
Apr 1, 2022 10:00AM to May 1, 2022 4:30PM

Odessa High School: Art Showcase

The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase the creative talents of students from the Appoquinimink School District’s Odessa High School's 9th and 10th grade art students.

Dec 17, 2022 10:00AM

2022 Demonstration: Festive Foods

Top off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as our costumed hearth cooks prepare a mouthwatering feast over a roaring fire.  Enjoy the sights and aromas typically enjoyed in the 18th century during the festive holiday season.

Festive Foods
Dec 10, 2022 10:00AM

2022 Demonstration: Festive Foods

Top off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as our costumed hearth cooks prepare a mouthwatering feast over a roaring fire.  Enjoy the sights and aromas typically enjoyed in the 18th century during the festive holiday season.

 

 

Deck the Halls
Dec 11, 2022 2:00PM

Deck The Halls! - SOLD OUT!

Families are invited to join in festive holiday preparations as we craft holiday cards and decorations. 

Dec 7, 2022 4:30PM

By Reservation: Storybook Time (Older Children)

Join HOF and the Corbit-Calloway Library as we read excerpts from this year’s Historic Odessa Foundation’s featured work of classic children’s literature. 

Storybook Time
Dec 7, 2022 11:00AM

By Reservation: Storybook Time (pre-K and Kindergarten)

Join HOF and the Corbit-Calloway Library as we read excerpts from this year’s Historic Odessa Foundation’s featured work of classic children’s literature. 

Nov 12, 2022 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Saturdays at the Hearth: Fireside Feasts

“Fireside Feasts”  Explore the Collins-Sharp House with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. 

Nov 5, 2022 11:00AM

Let's Explore Mr. Corbit's Tannery - SOLD OUT!

Sign a contract and become an apprentice in Mr. Corbit’s tannery.  Learn about the “art and mystery” of the tanning trade. 

Fall's Bounty
Oct 8, 2022 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Saturdays at the Hearth: Fall's Bounty

“Fall’s Bounty”  Explore the Collins-Sharp House and working kitchen garden with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. 

Fall Homeschool day
Sep 30, 2022 9:00AM

Fall Homeschool Day, 9am - SOLD OUT!

Join us for a school tour sampler designed just for homeschoolers.  Take your family back in time to explore the 18th century in colonial Odessa.  Our site offers a unique and well-documented picture of early American life in our interactive, hands-on educational workshops.