Upcoming and Current Events

2026 Mahjong Mania

Mahjong Mania comes to Historic Odessa!

Saturdays at the Hearth: 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.

2nd Annual Twinklefest

Please join us for the second Annual Twinklefest! Saturday, November 21, 2026, 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm on the grounds of the National Historic Landmark Corbit-Sharp House, Main St., Odessa, Delaware. This exciting family-friendly event kicks off the holiday season packed with fun for young and old, tickets include: A tour of holiday exhibit. Over 30 beautiful Christmas trees on display, celebrating the season with themed decorations from classic children’s literature created by families, school children, and community organizations. Explore Freedom Seekers the Odessa Story at the 19th-century...

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.

2026 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.

2026 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.

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.