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historic exhibit featuring Sam the fugitive slave
Freedom Seekers
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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Jul 01 - Dec 31, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Press Release: A Storied Past: Collections of Historic Odessa

Book Highlighting Historic Odessa Collections Now Available! A Storied Past: Collections of Historic Odessa brings to light for the first...

May 14 - Oct 27, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

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...

Aug 27 - Oct 29, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Petite Exhibit: Rockingham, Bennington, or Yellow Ware: A Pottery Collection

Collectors commonly refer to the mass produced brown glazed yellow earthenware pottery interchangeably with the broad names Rockingham and...

Sep 03 - Oct 27, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Art Exhibit: An Artist for all Seasons: The Paintings of Laussat Richter Rogers (1866-1957)

Rediscover the plein air paintings by the multi-talented early 20th century New Castle, Delaware artist Laussat Richter Rogers on exhibit from...

Sep 20 - Nov 01, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

2024 Storybook Trees Registration

To reserve a tree for the 2024 Holiday Tour season or for more information on creating a tree with your family, club, or school visit, please...

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 7, 2024

Save the Date: 11th Annual Odessa Brewfest

The annual Odessa Brewfest comes to historic Odessa on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. All attendees have access to food & merchandise vendors, live bands, sponsor...Read more

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A Storied Past: Collections of Historic Odessa

Historic Odessa Brewfest

Book Highlighting Historic Odessa Collections Now Available!