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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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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...

Oct 29 - Dec 29, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Art Exhibit: The Colorful Paintings of Lee Kolbach (1928-2023)

Encounter the richly colorful paintings of the talented Delaware artist Lee Kolbach (1928-2023) from her private collection and several on display...

Nov 08 - Nov 08, 2024 | 10:00 am

Visitor Center at Collin-Sharp House – Friday, November 8th

The Lee Kolbach art exhibit will be closed this Friday, November 8th, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Nov 09 - Nov 09, 2024 | 10:00 am

Visitor Center at Collin-Sharp House – Saturday, November 9th

The Lee Kolbach art exhibit will be closed this Saturday, November 9th, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Nov 10 - Nov 10, 2024 | 1:00 pm

Visitor Center at Collin-Sharp House – Sunday, November 10th

The Lee Kolbach art exhibit will be closed this Sunday, November 10th, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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!