Upcoming and Current Events

EXHIBITION: The Return of Odessa Artifacts

When the Historic Odessa Foundation re-opens the doors to its 18th-century museum homes on March 1, the biggest change will not be immediately visible: a significant collection of historic objects has quietly “returned home.”

Irish Dance Performance

Please join us as we welcome the Hester Academy of Irish Dance for a performance at the Visitors Center!

2026 Hearth-Cooked Dinner - SOLD OUT!

Join us for an evening of fine food, drink and merrymaking as the staff from the Historic Odessa Foundation serves a hearth cooked dinner of mouth-watering dishes using the recipes, tools and techniques of the 18th century.

Smyrna and Kent County Furniture:  A Collections Workshop

Reliable provenance and maker signatures help identify small groups of furniture made in Smyrna, Dover, and other locations in Kent County. These case pieces and tables (but no chairs) range in date from the mid-18th to the mid-19th centuries and help unravel some of the mysteries about Delaware furniture. Lessons learned from these exercises readily apply to furniture identification and history in general.

2026 Annual Easter Egg Hunt

The Historic Odessa annual Easter Egg hunt taking place Sunday, March 29th at the Corbit-Sharp House garden. The hunt is for toddlers to 5th graders—join the fun!

Workshop: Intro to Soap Making

Join Rachel Binkley of Rocker Soaps and Historic Odessa for a fun and informative soap making class.

Odessa High School: Advanced Placement Art & Design Showcase

The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase a collection of imaginative artworks created by the talented Advanced Placement Art studio students of Odessa High School, under the direction of art teacher Brianna Shetzler.

Spring Homeschool Day 2026

Homeschool families are invited to take a step back in time to explore the 18th century in historic Odessa. Our site offers a unique and well-documented picture of early American life in our interactive, hands-on educational workshops.

Saturdays at the Hearth: Spring Treats

“Asparagus, Strawberries and other Spring Treats” Explore the Collins-Sharp House with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. Savor the aromas of dishes cooked over an open fire using the tools, recipes and techniques commonly found in colonial Odessa. We focus our cooking today on dishes commonly served in the spring. Admission is included in the general tour.

2026 Spring Mahjong Mania

Mahjong Mania comes to Historic Odessa!