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Mar 19, 2024 9:00AM Workshop: Furniture Study with Philip D. Zimmerman, March 19thFor 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). |
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Dec 7, 2024 10:00AM HOF Participates in "Christmas in Odessa"The first "Christmas in Odessa" took place 60 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. |
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Dec 15, 2024 5:00PM Colonial Dance with The Dover English Country DancersPut 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. |
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Dec 21, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM 2024 Demonstration: Festive FoodsTop 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.
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Dec 14, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM 2024 Demonstration: Festive FoodsTop 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.
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Nov 29, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 15, 2024 3:00PM Holiday Resale Shop: Friday through SundayPlease 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! |
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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. |
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Sep 29, 2024 1:00PM Fall Homeschool Day, 1pmJoin 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. |
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Sep 29, 2024 9:00AM Fall Homeschool Day, 9amJoin 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. |
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Sep 20, 2024 10:00AM to Nov 1, 2024 4:30PM 2024 Storybook Trees RegistrationTo 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. |
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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. |
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Jun 19, 2024 12:00PM to 2:00PM HOF Celebrates JuneteenthThe Historic Odessa Foundation recognizes Juneteenth, the traditional celebration dating to 1865 commemorating the end of slavery in America. Tours of the National Park Service Network to Freedom exhibit: “Freedom Seekers: the Odessa Story” will be offered free of charge and open to the public. |