News & Press

Apr 8, 2012 1:00PM to 4:30PM

Closed Easter Sunday

We are closed Easter Sunday!

Mar 23, 2012 10:00AM to Apr 13, 2012 4:30PM

Adornment: Female Family Treasures

Now on view until mid-May, the Historic Odessa Foundation presents Adornment: Female Family Treasures. This exhibit gives an intimate view into the lives of historic Odessa’s most prominent women and speaks to the everyday lives of these genteel ladies.

May 9, 2012 9:30AM to 4:00PM

Furniture Study Day

The furniture on exhibit in the houses of Historic Odessa deserves your attention! There are many original Corbit furnishings as well as key examples made by John Janvier and the several excellent furniture makers he trained and employed in Odessa from the 1770s on.

Mar 1, 2012 10:30AM to 4:30PM

HOF opens for Spring!

HOF reopens for Spring tours, along with new hours! Tuesday - Saturday 10am-4:30pm and Sunday 1:00pm-4:30pm.

Mar 7, 2012 10:00AM to Mar 27, 2012 4:30PM

Tuesdays are Free through March 27th!

Now open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Mar 30, 2012 9:00AM to 1:00PM

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. The Historic Odessa Foundation is an enclave of historic buildings and gardens located in the small community of Odessa, Delaware, on the banks of the Appoquinimink River.

Oct 19, 2012 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Fall Hearth Cooking Workshop & Luncheon

Roll up your sleeves, tie your apron and join us at the hearth of the Collins-Sharp House as we prepare a delicious fall luncheon. Using the recipes, tools and techniques of the 18th century, our costumed hearth cooks will assist you in creating a mid-day feast featuring the bounty of the autumn garden.
Cost $75 Members $50
 
Menu
To Butter Crabs or Lobsters

Sep 7, 2012 9:00AM to 1:00PM

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. The Historic Odessa Foundation is an enclave of historic buildings and gardens located in the small community of Odessa, Delaware, on the banks of the Appoquinimink River.

Dec 5, 2011 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Members Only Celebration of Holiday Exhibit

Members only party to celebrate the opening of the Holiday exhibit, as well as Cantwell's Tavern.
 
Formal invitation to be mailed and reservations are required.

Nov 15, 2011 6:00PM to 6:30PM

Member Preview of Holiday Exhibit - Rescheduled

The Members Only party scheduled for Tuesday, November 15th has been rescheduled.
 
The party will now take place Monday, December 5th.
 
Formal invitation to be mailed.

Nov 14, 2011 10:00AM to 4:30PM

Free Admission to Veterans

Free admission to all vetrans!

Jan 1, 2012 11:00AM to Aug 31, 2012 11:00PM

Cantwell's Tavern (302) 376-0600

Cantwell's Tavern-formerly The Brick Hotel, is now open as an upscale casual restaurant with period dishes reflecting the period of the town and historic building.
Hours:
Closed Monday
Tues - Thurs 11:30am - 10pm
Fri, Sat 11:30am - 11pm
Sun 10am - 9pm
For more information, please visit Cantwell's Tavern online and on FaceBook