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Apr 6, 2016 3:30PM to 5:00PM Lecture: Picture Perfect, 19th Century Photographic PortraitsAre you interested in early photography; have a collection of 19th century ancestral photographs; or do you want to know more about the small exhibit of photographs now on display at the National Historic Register Wilson Warner House? Then come to this presentation to learn about all of those things through the Historic Odessa Foundation’s collection of portrait photographs. |
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Jun 18, 2016 10:00AM to 4:00PM 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. |
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May 18, 2016 4:00PM to 7:00PM Delaware Geographic Alliance Teacher WorkshopWalking tour of Odessa, house tour and lecture on “Odessa: From Historical Town to Modern Community”. To attend this workshop, please contact the Delaware Geographic Alliance. |
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Jun 3, 2016 10:00AM to 2:00PM Workshop: From Hearth to Table - SOLD OUT!Enjoy the hearthside bounty of spring at a special hearth cooking class and luncheon hosted by costumed interpreters at the historic Collins-Sharp House. Using 18th century cooking techniques, tools and recipes, we will create and enjoy a meal that recaptures the flavor of Odessa’s colonial past. |
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Dec 17, 2016 10:00AM to 3:00PM 2016 Demonstration: Festive FoodsThe 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. |
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Dec 10, 2016 10:00AM to 3:00PM 2016 Demonstration: Festive FoodsThe 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. |
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Nov 12, 2016 1:30PM to 3:00PM Families Cook Series: Holiday DelightsFamilies (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. |
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May 15, 2016 1:30PM to 3:00PM Families Cook Series: Berried TreasureFamilies (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.
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Apr 29, 2016 9:00AM to 1:00PM Spring Homeschool DayJoin 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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Apr 27, 2016 1:00PM to 3:00PM Bake Oven WorkshopJoin 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 |
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Feb 24, 2016 4:00PM to 7:00PM Delaware Teacher Center WorkshopHistoric 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. |
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Mar 2, 2016 10:00AM to 12:00PM By Invitation: School Docent BreakfastPlease 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 |