Upcoming and Current Events
Art Exhibit
ART EXHIBIT: Common Ground: Landscapes, City Views, and Quiet Rooms
April 28–June 28, 2026 | 10:00am to 1:30pm
The Historic Odessa Foundation is pleased to present the paintings of Rolando Corpus on exhibition at their Visitor Center Gallery.
Petite Exhibit
PETITE EXHIBIT: Surprise: Mary's Pocket Watch
May 19–July 19, 2026 | 10:00am to 4:30pm
Surprise! A Tiffany and Co. pocket watch engraved with the Odessa owner’s name Mary Corbit Warner and the year 1911 was recently evaluated on the PBS television series Antiques Roadshow.
Art Exhibit
ART EXHIBIT: Legacy of Delaware: The Paintings of Howard Schroeder (1910-1995)
June 30–August 30, 2026 | 10:00am to 4:30pm
This summer don’t miss catching a glimpse of the colorful paintings of the celebrated Lewes, Delaware artist and art educator Howard Schroeder (1910-1995).
Petite Exhibit
PETITE EXHIBIT: Twenty-Six for 2026: Objects of Independence
July 21–November 1, 2026 | 10:00am to 4:30pm
Continue commemorating the nation’s 250th birthday by visiting the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Semiquincentennial Petite Exhibition that highlights 26 significant objects for 2026 displayed throughout the historic homes.
Art Exhibit
ART EXHIBITION: AWARD WINNERS XXVI
September 1–October 25, 2026 | 10:00am to 4:30pm
The Historic Odessa Foundation proudly presents Award Winners XXVI, an art exhibition showcasing the Delaware Division of the Arts' Individual Artist Fellowship recipients.
Save the Date: 13th Annual Odessa Brewfest
September 12, 2026 | 12:00 to 5:00pm
The annual Odessa Brewfest comes to historic Odessa on Saturday, September 12th, 2026. All attendees have access to food & merchandise vendors, live bands, sponsor tables, and more. Your ticket to the Odessa Brewfest gets you unlimited sampling of beer during the full duration of the festival.
Christmas Event
2026 Storybook Trees Registration
September 18–October 30, 2026 | 10:00am to 4:30pm
The Historic Odessa Foundation celebrates classic children’s literature and a love of reading by showcasing holiday trees decorated by community and school groups.
Red, White and Blue Family Day
September 19, 2026 | 10:00am to 3:00pm
Celebrate Flag Day during our nation’s Semiquincentennial by joining us for family activities from 10am-3pm on Saturday, September 19th.
Saturdays at the Hearth
Saturdays at the Hearth: Harvest Time
September 19, 2026 | 10:00am to 3:00pm
“Harvest Time” Explore the Collins-Sharp House and working kitchen garden with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. Savor the aromas of dishes cooked over and open fire using the tools, recipes and techniques commonly found in colonial Odessa. We’ll focus our cooking today on using preserved foods. Admission is included in the general tour.
2026 Fall Homeschool Day
September 30, 2026 | 9:00am to 1:00pm
Join us for a school tour sampler designed just for homeschoolers. Take your family back in time to explore the 18th century in colonial Odessa. Our site offers a unique and well-documented picture of early American life in our interactive, hands-on educational workshops.
