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The Museum Collection

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the museum collection

Immerse yourself in the beauty and charm of the tranquil Appoquinimink River village of Odessa, Delaware. Once a thriving grain-export community, Odessa now boasts five restored structures open for you to explore. Discover the lifestyles of local farm and merchant families in the houses they occupied and the objects they owned, many made by local craftsmen and preserved by their descendants.

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The Library Collection

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HOF library periodicals

The Library Collection covers a wide range of topics - focusing on the period 1700-1900, the Delaware Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Materials are available for reference on-site by appointment during normal business hours.

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