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Nov 3, 2020 10:00AM to Dec 30, 2020 4:30PM Activity: Historic Odessa Scavenger HuntWhile our houses are not open for guided tours, we invite you to use your imagination and powers of observation to safely explore our building exteriors, our grounds, gardens and outbuildings while completing a history scavenger hunt that you can pick up at the Visitors Center. Good Luck!! Have fun!!
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Nov 12, 2020 6:00PM to 8:00PM Reception: Meet the ArtistsCome and meet the five talented artists whose picturesque artworks are on display at the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Visitor Center. |
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Nov 3, 2020 10:00AM to Dec 30, 2020 4:30PM Exhibit: Oneness in Spirit: Art from the Artists' Gallery in ChestertownCome out and celebrate their partnership and devotion to the arts by visiting this lovely exhibit. |
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Sep 17, 2020 6:00PM to 8:00PM Reception: Meet Jane MrukCome and meet the talented photographer Jane Mruk and discover her beautiful local nature photography at the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Visitor Center. |
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Sep 1, 2020 10:00AM to Nov 1, 2020 4:30PM Exhibit: A Wealth of Nature: Photographs by Jane MrukMake a plan to get out of the house and encounter the therapeutic value of nature through the photographs of Odessa’s professional photographer Jane Mruk in her first solo exhibition, A Wealth of Nature: Photographs by Jane Mruk. |
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Jul 21, 2020 2:15PM Official Announcement: HOF Launches New WebsiteODESSA, DEL. – July 21, 2020 – After weeks of hard work and dedication, The Historic Odessa Foundation is delighted to officially announce the launch of our newly designed website. |
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Nov 10, 2020 6:00PM Show & Tell: Bring an Object, Share Its StoryDo you own a special object that has a fascinating history, or is a family heirloom? Do you collect objects with a passion and love telling their stories? Do you want to learn more about objects in the museum’s collection? If so, then come be a part of our “curiosity cabinet of discoveries” where individuals (suggested age - 10 years and up) are invited to bring an object and share its story. If your object could talk, what would it say? Remember the fond memories of your school days show and tell experiences? |
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Sep 8, 2020 6:00PM Show & Tell: Bring an Object, Share Its StoryDo you own a special object that has a fascinating history, or is a family heirloom? Do you collect objects with a passion and love telling their stories? Do you want to learn more about objects in the museum’s collection? If so, then come be a part of our “curiosity cabinet of discoveries” where individuals (suggested age - 10 years and up) are invited to bring an object and share its story. If your object could talk, what would it say? Remember the fond memories of your school days show and tell experiences? |
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Jul 16, 2020 6:00PM Reception: Meet Paul SimonMeet the talented artist Paul Simon and discover his vibrant artwork at the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Visitor Center, 2nd & Main Streets, Odessa, Delaware. |
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Jul 1, 2020 10:00AM to Aug 30, 2020 4:00PM Exhibit: Face Up: Pastel Portraits by Paul SimonDiscover the vibrant pastel portraits by the Wilmington artist Paul Simon in his solo exhibition at the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Visitor Center. His timely subjects are depicted up close and personal to capture every facial detail. |
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Mar 10, 2020 10:00AM to Jun 30, 2020 4:00PM Exhibit: Containing Indoor PlantsEarly 19th century Americans desired to create small indoor gardens of potted plants for pleasure and for decoration. Growing small flowering plants throughout the winter was becoming all the rage for the middle class. |
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Feb 26, 2020 10:00AM Volunteers: Welcome Back Brunch2020 promises to be an exciting year for the Historic Odessa Foundation! Please join us for a Welcome Back Brunch on Wednesday, February 26th at 10am in the Bank. |