The Grounds & Gardens | Historic Odessa Foundation

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 Grounds in Historic Odessa

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.

Explore Our Property

From the Collection

Two-candle mold

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Mrs. Alfred C. Harrison

1825-1860

chest of drawers in the guest bedroom at Christmas

Original Furnishings

Because the Corbit-Sharp house remained in the Corbit family until the mid-20th century, we know an exceptional amount about the home's history and furnishings. Many pieces on display are original to the house, including this chest of drawers in the guest bedroom.