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Furniture Study Day 3-19-24
Mar 19, 2024 9:00AM

Workshop: Furniture Study with Philip D. Zimmerman, March 19th

For the past 20 years, Dr. Philip D. Zimmerman has been offering “furniture study days” at large, small, and in-between museums and historic houses (including one to Odessa in 2011).

HOF December 15, 2024
Dec 15, 2024 5:00PM

15th Annual Colonial Dance with The Dover English Country Dancers

Put on your comfortable dancing shoes and festive attire to enjoy a lively evening of English country dance hosted by the Historic Odessa Foundation in partnership with The Dover English Country Dancers. 

Festive Foods
Dec 21, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM

2024 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 14, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM

2024 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.

 

 

 

2022 Holiday Resale Shop
Dec 7, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 15, 2024 3:00PM

Holiday Resale Shop: Friday through Sunday

Please visit the Christmas Resale Shop located in the Collins-Sharp House (2nd & High Streets) to get the jump on your seasonal decorations at prices you can dictate!

Fall's Bounty
Oct 12, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM

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 29, 2024 1:00PM

Fall Homeschool Day, 1pm 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.

Fall Homeschool day
Sep 29, 2024 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.

Sep 20, 2024 10:00AM to Oct 31, 2024 4:30PM

2024 Storybook Trees Registration

To reserve a tree for the 2024 Holiday Tour season or for more information on creating a tree with your family, club, or school visit, please download and submit the registration form via fax or email.

Sep 14, 2024 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Saturdays at the Hearth: Harvest Time

“Harvest Time”  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. 

Jun 19, 2024 12:00PM to 2:00PM

HOF Celebrates Juneteenth

Tours of the National Park Service Network to Freedom exhibit: “Freedom Seekers: the Odessa Story” will be offered free of charge; reservations are required.

Squash
Jun 8, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Saturdays at the Hearth: The Art of Cookery

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