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The grounds of the Historic Odessa Foundation encompass approximately 30 acres of property in the historic center of town. The Corbit-Sharp House Colonial Revival garden was designed by H. Rodney Sharp with the assistance of well-known landscape architect, Marian Cruger Coffin.

Delaware Historic Garden: Heirloom Plants

The Collins-Sharp House garden is planted with heirloom plants typically used in the 18th century for culinary, medicinal and decorative use.

Visitors are encouraged to stroll through the properties from dawn til dusk.

Corbit-Sharp House’s Colonial Revival Garden

The Corbit-Sharp House Colonial Revival garden was designed by H. Rodney Sharp with the assistance of well-known landscape architect, Marian Cruger Coffin.

Wilson Barn

The Wilson Barn c. 1812. Stables constructed of stone are unusual in lower New Castle County, where brick or wooden buildings are the rule.

From the Collection

Cake mold

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Miss Marion E. Wilson
1880-1940
A colonial fireplace located in the housekeepers room in Corbit-Sharp House (c. 1774) features Delft tiles. The purple color is a bit more unusual in Delft tiles which are more commonly seen in blue. This Philadelphia-Georgian style is featured prominently throughout the Corbit-Sharp house.