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Feeling Inspired: The Fiber Art of Charlese Phillips
Apr 30, 2024 10:00AM to Jun 30, 2024 4:30PM

Exhibit: Feeling Inspired: The Fiber Art of Charlese Phillips

Encounter the wonderfully crafted and colorful fiber artworks created by the talented Delaware artist Charlese Phillips on display at the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Visitor Center. 

Odessa High School:  Advanced Placement Art Showcase
Apr 9, 2024 10:00AM to Apr 28, 2024 4:30PM

Odessa High School: Advanced Placement Art Showcase

The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase a collection of imaginative artworks created by the talented Advanced Placement Art studio students of Odessa High School, under the direction of art teacher Brianna Shetzler. 

Middletown High School Advanced Placement Art and Design Showcase
Mar 5, 2024 10:00AM to Mar 28, 2024 4:30PM

Middletown High School Advanced Placement Art and Design Showcase

The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase a collection of imaginative artworks created by the talented Advanced Placement Art and Design studio students of Middletown High School, under the direction of art teacher Kate Huffman.  

Easter Egg Hunt 3-24-24
Mar 24, 2024 1:00PM to 3:30PM

2024 Annual Easter Egg Hunt - SOLD OUT!

The Historic Odessa annual Easter Egg hunt taking place Sunday, March 24th at the Corbit-Sharp House garden. The hunt is for toddlers to 5th graders—join the fun!

Spring 2023 Homeschool Day
Mar 29, 2024 9:00AM

Spring Homeschool Day, 9am & 1pm

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. 

Hester Academy of Irish Dance
Mar 17, 2024 5:00PM

Irish Dance Performance

Please join us as we welcome the Hester Academy of Irish Dance for a performance at the Visitors Center!

Feb 9, 2024 12:00PM to Feb 16, 2024 2:00PM

Freedom Seekers: The Odessa Story

In celebration of Black History month, the Historic Odessa Foundation invites visitors to explore the local history of the Underground Railroad and Odessa's role in the abolitionist movement. 

Feb 11, 2024 1:00PM to 3:00PM

New Volunteer Open House, February 11th

Join us as we celebrate volunteering at Historic Odessa!

Feb 10, 2024 1:00PM to 3:00PM

New Volunteer Open House, February 10th

Join us as we celebrate volunteering at Historic Odessa!

Collins-Sharp House
Dec 20, 2023 1:00PM

Visitor Center at Collins-Sharp House – Wednesday, December 20th

The exhibition, RISE-NEW DIMENSIONS: Photography by Avi Gold, will be closed this Wednesday, December 20th, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Tickets for tours of Historic Odessa, can be purchased at the Collins-Sharp House (pictured) down the street from the Visitors Center and Cantwell's Tavern. Thank you!

Reading: December 23rd
Dec 23, 2023 2:00PM

Reading: A Visit from St. Nicholas

Please join us in celebrating the 200th Anniversary of A Visit From St. Nicholas by Clement Clark Moore.

Historic Odessa Foundation - Wilson-Warner House
Nov 5, 2023 11:30AM

Press Release: HOF to Participate in Museums for All

Historic Odessa Foundation Announces Access Program for Low-Income FamiliesMuseums for All to increase accessibility of high-quality museum learning resources