Upcoming and Current Events

Harvest Time

“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.

2025 Storybook Trees Registration

To reserve a tree for the 2025 Holiday Tour season or for more information on creating a tree with your family, club, or school visit, please download and submit the registration form via fax or email. Storybook Trees for the Holidays The Historic Odessa Foundation celebrates classic children’s literature and a love of reading by showcasing holiday trees decorated by community and school groups. The exhibit will run from November 11 through December 30 and will be open as part of “Christmas in Odessa” on December 6. Storybook Trees registration forms go out to all former participants, families...

2025 Storybook Trees Registration

To reserve a tree for the 2025 Holiday Tour season or for more information on creating a tree with your family, club, or school visit, please download and submit the registration form via fax or email. Storybook Trees for the Holidays The Historic Odessa Foundation celebrates classic children’s literature and a love of reading by showcasing holiday trees decorated by community and school groups. The exhibit will run from November 11 through December 31 and will be open as part of “Christmas in Odessa” on December 6th. Storybook Trees registration forms go out to all former participants...

2025 Fall Homeschool Day

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. Unique events for homeschoolers 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. This fall, we will feature our Artisan Apprentice, 18th...

2025 Mahjong Mania

Mahjong Mania comes to Historic Odessa! Mahjong at Historic Odessa Please bring your Mahjong game (if you have one) and your Mahjong 2025 card Cost: $40, includes lunch catered by Cantwell's Tavern: RSVP September 29th. Please call 302-378-4119 or email registration form to jennifer.cabell@historicodessa.org.

Flea Market at the Stone Barn

"One person’s junk is another person’s treasure!" Join Historic Odessa at the Barn (202 Main Street, Odessa) for its Annual Flea Market! Clean out your attic, basements and closets and join us for the resale shop of the year. All vendors are welcome! Each 10'x10' space is available for a $10 donation; bring your own tables, chairs, and tents! Set up begins at 7am and clean-up must be finished by 5pm. All donations benefit educational programming. Please contact Jennifer to reserve your space, (302) 378-4119. -or- Historic Odessa Foundation PO Box 697 Odessa, DE 19730

Fall's Bounty

“Fall’s Bounty” 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 an open fire using the tools, recipes and techniques commonly used in colonial Odessa. We’ll focus our cooking today on the use of foods traditionally harvested in the fall. Admission is included in the general tour.

HOF Participates in “Christmas in Odessa”

The first “Christmas in Odessa” took place 61 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. In addition, the club contributes to many other worthwhile community groups and projects. Christmas in Odessa: Delaware Historic House Tour Christmas in Odessa is a self-guided walking tour of private homes and public buildings, many dating from the 18th and...

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. Children's Storytime in Odessa Then, explore scenes from the story brought to life in our annual holiday exhibit. Admission is free but reservations are required; please call 302-378-4119 or 302-378-5562 TWO TIMES OPEN Pre-K & Kindergarten (and parents) at 11am Older Children (and parents) at 4:30pm In conjunction with Storybook Time and the Odessa County Christmas exhibit, and there will be a reading of the novel.

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. Children's Storytime in Odessa Then, explore scenes from the story brought to life in our annual holiday exhibit. Admission is free but reservations are required; please call 302-378-4119 or 302-378-5562 TWO TIMES OPEN Pre-K & Kindergarten (and parents) at 11am Older Children (and parents) at 4:30pm In conjunction with Storybook Time and the Odessa County Christmas exhibit and there will be a reading of the novel!