Upcoming Events

	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.
	Nov 12, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 29, 2024 4:30PM 2024 Storybook Trees The Historic Odessa Foundation celebrates classic children’s literature and a love of reading by showcasing holiday trees decorated by community and school groups.
	Nov 12, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 29, 2024 4:30PM Holiday Exhibit: PETER AND WENDY This Christmas continue the tradition of touring the distinctive holiday exhibitions of recreating scenes from classic children’s literature at the Historic Odessa Foundation.
	Dec 7, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 15, 2024 3:00PM Holiday Resale Shop: Friday through Sunday Please 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!
	Dec 14, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM 2024 Demonstration: Festive Foods Top 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.
	Dec 15, 2024 5:00PM 15th Annual Colonial Dance with The Dover English Country Dancers Put 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.
	Dec 17, 2024 10:00AM Visitor Center at Collins-Sharp – Tuesday, December 17th The Lee Kolbach art exhibit will be closed this Tuesday, December 17th, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.
	Dec 19, 2024 4:30PM Holiday Candlelight Tour Hosted by Associate Curator Continue 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).
	Dec 21, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM 2024 Demonstration: Festive Foods Top 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.
	Dec 21, 2024 10:00AM Visitor Center at Collins-Sharp – Saturday, December 21st The Lee Kolbach art exhibit will be closed this Saturday, December 21st, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.
	Dec 26, 2024 6:00PM Holiday Candlelight Tours 2024 You 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.