Upcoming Events
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Oct 29, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 29, 2024 4:30PM 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 with several works on display publicly for the first time. |
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Nov 12, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 29, 2024 4:30PM Holiday Exhibit: PETER AND WENDYThis Christmas continue the tradition of touring the distinctive holiday exhibitions of recreating scenes from classic children’s literature at the Historic Odessa Foundation. |
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Nov 12, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 29, 2024 4:30PM 2024 Storybook TreesThe Historic Odessa Foundation celebrates classic children’s literature and a love of reading by showcasing holiday trees decorated by community and school groups. |
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Nov 29, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 15, 2024 3:00PM Holiday Resale Shop: Friday through SundayPlease visit the Christmas Resale Shop located in the Collins-Sharp House (2nd & High Streets) to get the jump on your seasonal decorations at prices you can dictate! |
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Dec 1, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2024 4:30PM Press Release: A Storied Past: Collections of Historic OdessaBook Highlighting Historic Odessa Collections Now Available! A Storied Past: Collections of Historic Odessa brings to light for the first time an extraordinary array of 100 decorative and fine arts from the Foundation’s collections |
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Dec 3, 2024 6:00PM Holiday Candlelight Tours 2024You are invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation and explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear! Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2024 holiday exhibit. |
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Dec 7, 2024 10:00AM HOF Participates in “Christmas in Odessa”The first “Christmas in Odessa” took place 60 years ago as a fundraiser for the Women’s Club of Odessa. The purpose was to fund college scholarships for local high school seniors. With the help and cooperation of Odessa homeowners and the Historic Odessa Foundation, the Women’s Club of Odessa has provided scholarships to over 100 students. |
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Dec 11, 2024 11:00AM By Reservation: Storybook Time (pre-K and Kindergarten)Join HOF and the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library as we read excerpts from this year’s Historic Odessa Foundation featured work of classic children’s literature. |
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Dec 11, 2024 4:30PM By Reservation: Storybook Time (Older Children)Join HOF and the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library as we read excerpts from this year’s Historic Odessa Foundation’s featured work of classic children’s literature. |
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Dec 14, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM 2024 Demonstration: Festive FoodsTop off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as our costumed hearth cooks prepare a mouthwatering feast over a roaring fire. Enjoy the sights and aromas typically enjoyed in the 18th century during the festive holiday season.
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Dec 15, 2024 5:00PM 15th Annual Colonial Dance with The Dover English Country DancersPut on your comfortable dancing shoes and festive attire to enjoy a lively evening of English country dance hosted by the Historic Odessa Foundation in partnership with The Dover English Country Dancers. |
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Dec 19, 2024 4:30PM Holiday Candlelight Tour Hosted by Associate CuratorContinue creating family memories by participating in an exclusive evening candlelight guided tour presented by the associate curator of the Christmas exhibit, Peter and Wendy, at the National Historic Landmark, Corbit-Sharp House, celebrating its 250th anniversary (1774-2024). |
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Dec 21, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM 2024 Demonstration: Festive FoodsTop off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as our costumed hearth cooks prepare a mouthwatering feast over a roaring fire. Enjoy the sights and aromas typically enjoyed in the 18th century during the festive holiday season.
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