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FUGITIVE SLAVES FLEEING FROM THE MARYLAND COAST TO AN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD DEPOT IN DELAWARE," 1850, PETER NEWARK/AMERICAN PICTURES/BRIDGEMAN IMAGES
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Feb 19 - Feb 19, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Freedom Seekers: The Odessa Story

In celebration of Black History month, the Historic Odessa Foundation invites visitors to explore the local history of the Underground Railroad...

Mar 01 - Mar 30, 2025 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Art Exhibit: Middletown High School Advanced Placement Art and Design Showcase

The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase a collection of imaginative artworks created by the talented Advanced Placement Art and Design...

Mar 01 - Mar 01, 2025 | 10:00 am

2025, HOF opens for Spring Tours!

Historic Odessa reopens for Spring tours on March 1. HOF is open to the public March through December, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM – 3:00 PM...

Mar 01 - Sep 28, 2025 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Petite Exhibit: Lafayette Ladle

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s triumphal return tour of the United States that endured from July 1824 to September...

Mar 02 - Mar 02, 2025 | 2:00 pm

Celebrating Dr. Seuss's 121st Birthday

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with Historic Odessa. Party with your favorite Dr. Seuss readings followed by crafts.

18th Century Life

Five historic houses. More than 70 acres of surrounding property, outbuildings, and gardens. An outstanding private collection of household furnishings, fine and decorative arts. And programs and tours that bring this 18th-century enclave to life, all year long. 

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May 14, 2024

Exhibit: The Corbit – Sharp House, 250th Anniversary, 1774 – 2024

Celebrate the momentous occasion of the 250th Anniversary of The Corbit – Sharp House (1774-2024) by examining numerous Corbit family objects lovingly displayed throughout the...Read more

Sep 6, 2025

Save the Date: 12th Annual Odessa Brewfest

The annual Odessa Brewfest comes to historic Odessa on Saturday, September 6th, 2025. All attendees have access to food & merchandise vendors, live bands, sponsor...Read more

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