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Jun 15, 2023 10:00AM to 12:00PM Art Workshop: Outdoor Sketching and Painting at HOF with Heather LewisThis Art Workshop is set in the lovely gardens and grounds of the Historic Odessa Foundation. |
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Apr 2, 2023 2:00PM to 4:30PM 2023 Annual Easter Egg Hunt - SOLD OUTThe Historic Odessa annual Easter Egg hunt taking place Sunday, April 2nd at the Corbit-Sharp House garden is sold out. The hunt is for toddlers to 5th graders—join the fun! |
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Jun 15, 2023 6:00PM Reception: Everyday Life, Everyday People: The Work of Jack LewisWhat a wonderful evening opportunity to come out and view this spectacular collection of paintings by the beloved Bridgeville, Delaware artist Jack Lewis (1912-2012). |
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May 2, 2023 10:00AM to Jul 2, 2023 4:30PM Art Exhibition: Everyday Life, Everyday People: The Work of Jack LewisThe Historic Odessa Foundation is honored to be the northern Delaware venue to exhibit the wonderful collection of paintings by the beloved Delaware Artist Jack Lewis (1912-2012). |
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Mar 14, 2023 10:00AM to May 14, 2023 4:30PM Petite Exhibit: Quaker Pioneer: Elizabeth Gurney Fry SculptureOn display with accompanying contextual material is a small classical molded bisque porcelain bust of the English Quaker Elizabeth “Betsy” Gurney Fry (1780-1845), originally created in 1848 by the London sculptor Mary Rivers. |
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Mar 28, 2023 10:00AM to Mar 31, 2023 4:30PM Middletown High School Advanced Placement Art and Design ExhibitThe Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase a representation of artworks created by the Advanced Placement Art and Design studio students of Middletown High School, under the direction of art teacher Kate Huffman. These high school seniors have worked over the course of the school year, and beyond, to develop a studio process comparable to the college level. |
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Apr 16, 2023 2:00PM to 3:30PM Introduction to Archaeology - Digging More Than DirtThe presentation is titled “Archaeology 101 - Introduction to Archaeology - Digging More Than Dirt”, presented by John Bansch, Volunteer Coordinator of Archaeology Projects, Historic Odessa Foundation. |
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Mar 12, 2023 1:00PM Irish Dance PerformancePlease join us as we welcome the Hester Academy of Irish Dance for a performance at the Visitors Center! |
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Oct 2, 2023 10:00AM 2023 Mahjong ManiaMahjong Mania comes to Historic Odessa! |
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Apr 4, 2023 10:00AM to Apr 30, 2023 4:30PM Odessa High School: Art Showcase 2023The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase the creative talents of students from the Appoquinimink School District’s Odessa High School's art students. |
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Jun 19, 2023 12:00PM to 2:00PM HOF Celebrates Juneteenth - SOLD OUT!The 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. |
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Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM By Reservation: Storybook Time (pre-K and Kindergarten)Saint Nicholas Arrives on Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th)! Join HOF and the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library as we read excerpts from this year’s Historic Odessa Foundation’s featured work of classic children’s literature. |