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Children's Vintage Art MAterials
Jul 13, 2021 10:00AM to Sep 14, 2021 4:00PM

Petite Exhibit: Children's Vintage Art Materials

Remember your first watercolor paint set and how the brilliant colors flowed effortlessly off the soft brush onto the white paper? 

Odessa Brewfest participant toast
Sep 11, 2021 12:00PM

Save the Date: 8th Annual Odessa Brewfest

The annual Odessa Brewfest comes to historic Odessa on Saturday, September 11th, 2021. All attendees have access to food & merchandise vendors, live bands, sponsor tables, and more! Your ticket to the Odessa Brewfest gets you unlimited sampling of beer during the full duration of the festival.

outside front of Collins-Sharp House
Jul 25, 2021 1:00PM to Jul 31, 2021 4:00PM

Christmas in July: Holiday Resale Shop

Please visit the Christmas Re-sale Shop located in the Collins-Sharp House to get the jump on your seasonal decorations at prices you can dictate!

Sep 9, 2021 6:00PM

Outdoor Walking Tour

Join us the second Thursday of every month for an evening outdoor tour of the houses at Historic Odessa.

Aug 12, 2021 6:00PM

Outdoor Walking Tour

Join us the second Thursday of every month for an evening outdoor tour of the houses at Historic Odessa.

Collins-Sharp House
Sep 22, 2021 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Open House: Wet Your Whistle, Collins-Sharp House

Join us this summer, as we welcome visitors for the third of our 3-month tour series.

Corbit-Sharp House
Aug 19, 2021 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Open House: Wet Your Whistle, Corbit-Sharp House

Join us this summer, as we welcome visitors for the second of our 3-month tour series.

Jul 8, 2021 6:00PM

Outdoor Walking Tour

Join us the second Thursday of every month for an evening outdoor tour of the houses at Historic Odessa.

Wilson-Warner House
Jul 16, 2021 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Open House: Wet Your Whistle, Wilson-Warner House

Join us this summer, as we welcome visitors for the first of our 3-month tour series, Wet Your Whistle.

Jacalyn Beam painting
Jul 15, 2021 6:00PM

Reception: Meet the Artist, Jacalyn Beam

Be introduced to the award winning artist whose colorful impressionistic paintings are on display at the Historic Odessa Foundation Visitor Center. 

Jacalyn Beam farmhouse painting
Jun 29, 2021 10:00AM to Aug 29, 2021 4:30PM

Exhibit: American Impressions: Plein Air Paintings by Jacalyn Beam

The Historic Odessa Foundation is delighted to present the art exhibition identified as American Impressions:  Plein Air Paintings by Jacalyn Beam. 

Traveling Trunks
May 11, 2021 10:00AM to Jul 11, 2021 4:00PM

Petite Exhibit: Traveling Trunks

After nearly a year and a half of pandemic induced restrictions, Americans are beginning to travel again domestically as vaccination rates against Covid increase, one is sure to dust off the luggage and decide when and where it is safe to visit first.