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Corporations and businesses value and strengthen the mission of HOF by sponsoring exhibitions or events within Delaware’s untouched Colonial Village. Odessa is comprised of Six historic buildings, nearly 70 acres of bucolic landscape, an outstanding collection of household furnishings and decorative arts combined with programs and tours that bring our 18th century village to life. Business partners benefit from membership by conducting meetings and seminars in a choice of private rooms or by entertaining clients in a setting that is unlike any other.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Historic Odessa Foundation appreciates the support we receive from our Corporate Partners. Contributions from event sponsorships and exhibitions, are used to support our mission. Please contact Jennifer Kostik at (302) 378-4119 or Debbie Buckson at (302) 378-4014 for more information.

HOF Corporate Membership

Benefits

  • Opportunity to host Corporate Events, Meetings or Lectures at a choice of venues in a Historic Site
  • Invitations to Preview Parties and Exhibition Openings.
  • First opportunity to Sponsor Events, Programs and Exhibits
  • Complimentary tickets for tours for employees and customers
  • 10% discount at Cantwell’s Tavern

Website recognition as a HOF Corporate Sponsor Corporate Membership Contribution $1,000

Corporate Donors

  • A-1 Sanitation
  • Alvaré Associates
  • Arthur Hall Insurance
  • Buccini-Polin Group
  • Cassella Waste Systems
  • CMB Insurance
  • Collective Events
  • Crouse Brothers HVAC
  • David A. Iobst, CFP
  • Greenville Crossing
  • Hawks & Co HVAC
  • Kingfisher Environmental
  • M&T Bank
  • Patterson-Schwartz, Dave Watlington
  • Shur-Line Electrical
  • Sundance Exteriors
  • The Law Office of Heather Long
  • The Mottola Group

Foundation Grants

  • Chichester duPont
  • City of Wilmington
  • Crestlea Foundation
  • Crystal Trust
  • DE250
  • Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation
  • Gilliam Foundation
  • Longwood Foundation
  • Marmot Foundation
  • Middletown Historical Society
  • Popsies Rencourt
  • Rotary of Southern New Castle County
  • Welfare Foundation
  • Wilmington Flower Market

In-Kind Donations

Numerous in-kind donations have been made to support our events, programs, and properties. We are thankful to the donors of non-monetary gifts as they play an important role in our operations.

Volunteers

Loyal volunteers commit their time and talents to the success of the Historic Odessa Foundation. Their value is immeasurable. We truly appreciate their efforts to ensure that every visitor experience is memorable. 

Learn More About Volunteers »

From the Collection

Couch or daybed

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Sara Corbit Reese Pryor
1780-1800
The wallpaper in the Corbit-Sharp House (c. 1774) is a rare example of hand-painted Chinese wallpaper. This kind of unique export product was made in the 18th century and helped establish the popularity of wallpaper in England and America.