News & Press

Apr 8, 2015 10:30AM to 11:30AM

Volunteers: Training and Refresher - School & Family Programming

For more information, please call (302) 378-4119.
Apr 1, 2015 11:00AM to 12:00PM

Volunteers: 18th Century Kitchen Equipment Training

Open to all current and new docents.  If you’ve ever wondered  “what is that????” in our kitchens, join us as we unlock the mysteries of 18th century kitchen tools and equipment.
Apr 10, 2015 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Spring Home School Day

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.  Our site offers a unique and well-documented picture of early American life in our interactive, hands-on educational workshops.  In the spring, we feature: Artisan Apprentice, School Days, 18th century Hearth Cooking, Wilson Store.
Mar 12, 2015 7:00PM to 8:30PM

Interpretive Tour: Celebrate Women's History Month

Celebrate Women’s History Month as we examine the lives of three 18th and 19th century Odessa women:  Ann Jefferis Wilson-- a Quaker wife, mother and religious activist, Alice Murray-- a loyal indentured servant to the Corbit family and Molly Warner-- a young, privileged Quaker girl who grew up to become one of the first private historic house preservationists in Delaware.  Join us after the pr
Mar 2, 2015 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Volunteers: Welcome Back Brunch

2015 promises to be an exciting year for the Historic Odessa Foundation!
Please join us for a Welcome Back Brunch on Monday, March 2nd at 10am in the Bank.
RSVP via email or phone.
By Invitation Only!
Jan 2, 2015 10:00AM to Jan 4, 2015 4:30PM

Open Daily - Holiday Exhibit

Daily tours of the Holiday Exhibit.
Jan 1, 2015 10:00AM to 4:30PM

CLOSED New Year's Day
Dec 30, 2014 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2014 4:30PM

Open Daily - Holiday Exhibit

Daily tours of the Holiday Exhibit.
Dec 15, 2014 6:00PM to 8:00PM

SOLD OUT! By Invitation Only: Members Holiday Party [Sponsored by The Callens Group at Morgan Stanley]

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Historic Odessa Foundation invite you to attend The 10th Annual Member Holiday Party The Classic Fairy Tale: Little Snow White Monday, December 15 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cantwell’s Tavern Odessa, Delaware Reservations are limited! r.s.v.p Jennifer Cabell (302) 378-4119 Tickets are $25 per person.
Oct 30, 2014 7:45PM

Carly and Jon: An Odessa Engagement

Carly and Jon go to Stacy Hart's church and Jon is the brother of a past bride photographed by Stacy Hart. 
Dec 9, 2014 6:00PM to 7:30PM

"The Classic Fairy Tale: Little Snow White" Exhibit Talk

Discover the inspiration behind the Christmas exhibit, The Classic Fairy Tale: Little Snow White, by the curator who created the display. Learn how the items placed in each room vignette recreate the holiday story to delight children and adults. This presentation is similar to what the museum guides receive before leading tours through the exhibit.
Dec 10, 2014 4:30PM to 5:30PM

Fairy Tale Time

Join the Historic Odessa Foundation and the Corbit-Calloway Library as we celebrate a day of fairy tales and fun.  We welcome parents and children for fairy tale storytime, cookie decorating and a tour of our holiday exhibit, “Little Snow White”.