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Dec 10, 2016 10:00AM to 3:00PM

2016 Demonstration: Festive Foods

The crackle of logs on the fire, the sweet smells of apples and cinnamon, a mouthwatering chicken roasting over the coals….top off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as the Historic Odessa hearth cooks prepare delicious 18th century recipes typically enjoyed during the holiday season.

Nov 12, 2016 1:30PM to 3:00PM

Families Cook Series: Holiday Delights

Families (children 6 and older with accompanying adult) are invited to join our costumed hearth cooks in the Collins-Sharp House as we prepare a delicious holiday treat made especially for the season.

May 15, 2016 1:30PM to 3:00PM

Families Cook Series: Berried Treasure

Families (children 6 and older with accompanying adult) are invited to join our costumed hearth cooks in the Collins-Sharp House as we prepare a delectable dessert from local spring berries.

Reservations are required as space on the hearth is limited to 12 participants; (302) 378-4119

$20 per family/ $5 for member families. 

 

Apr 29, 2016 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Spring Homeschool Day

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.

Apr 27, 2016 1:00PM to 3:00PM

Bake Oven Workshop

Join us at the Collins-Sharp House as we fire up our brick oven and bake our first batch of bread for the spring. 

Reservations are required as space in the oven is limited, 302-378-4119.

HOF Members $10.00 / $15.00

Feb 24, 2016 4:00PM to 7:00PM

Delaware Teacher Center Workshop

Historic Odessa Foundation welcomes Delaware teachers for a familiarization tour of our school program. Participants in this workshop will experience a sampler of colonial and post-revolutionary life offered for students in nine interactive, experiential, and highly engaging components. May be counted as personal inservice credit.

Mar 2, 2016 10:00AM to 12:00PM

By Invitation: School Docent Breakfast

Please join us in the Collins House for our annual breakfast and a look back at last year’s school program.  Bring your appetites, ideas and suggestions! 

RSVP 302-378-5562

Feb 26, 2016 9:00AM to 10:00AM

HOF Hosts Vinyasa Flow Yoga w Meghan

Meghan will guide you through a Vinyasa Flow  (breath linked movement) class each Friday morning in the beautiful Visitor's Center, 201 Main St., Odessa.

Beginners are always encouraged to try their first class here in our non-judgmental and welcoming community.

All classes are just $10 to drop in, no pre-registration is required.

 

Feb 23, 2016 7:00PM to 8:00PM

HOF Hosts Vinyasa Flow Yoga w Meghan

Meghan will guide you through a Vinyasa Flow  (breath linked movement) class each Tuesday evening in the beautiful Visitor's Center, 201 Main St., Odessa.

Beginners are always encouraged to try their first class here in our non-judgmental and welcoming community.

All classes are just $10 to drop in, no pre-registration is required.

 

Feb 19, 2016 9:00AM to 10:00AM

HOF Hosts Vinyasa Flow Yoga w Meghan

Meghan will guide you through a Vinyasa Flow  (breath linked movement) class each Friday morning in the beautiful Visitor's Center, 201 Main St., Odessa.

Beginners are always encouraged to try their first class here in our non-judgmental and welcoming community.

All classes are just $10 to drop in, no pre-registration is required.

 

Feb 18, 2016 7:00PM to 8:00PM

HOF Hosts Partner Yoga w Meghan

Join us for Partner Yoga; this class will be playful and fun. What better way to practice your balancing postures than holding on to someone else?? We will take poses that are available to all and partner you up for a bit of fun. Join us with a spouse, friend, child or will will pair you up when you arrive. You won't want to miss it!

 

Mar 21, 2016 1:00PM to 2:30PM

Volunteers: Interpretive Guide Training

HOF Docents and receptionists are encouraged to attend this informative presentation by Auburn Heights Preserve Park Superintendent, Laura Lee. Laura's program will begin at 1pm in the Historic Odessa Visitors Center.

Reservations are required, (302) 378-4119.