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Odessa High School Advanced Placement Art and Design Showcase
Apr 1, 2025 10:00AM to Apr 27, 2025 4:00PM

Art Exhibit: Odessa High School Advanced Placement Art and Design Showcase

The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase a collection of imaginative artworks created by the talented Advanced Placement Art studio students of Odessa High School, under the direction of art teacher Brianna Shetzler. 

Middletown High School Advanced Placement Art and Design Showcase
Mar 1, 2025 10:00AM to Mar 30, 2025 4:00PM

Art Exhibit: Middletown High School Advanced Placement Art and Design Showcase

The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase a collection of imaginative artworks created by the talented Advanced Placement Art and Design studio students of Middletown High School, under the direction of art teacher Christopher Santos.  

Lafayette Ladle
Mar 1, 2025 10:00AM to Sep 28, 2025 4:00PM

Petite Exhibit: Lafayette Ladle

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s triumphal return tour of the United States that endured from July 1824 to September 1825 by viewing a rare artifact from his visit on display at the National Historic Register Wilson-Warner House. 

Storybook Time
Dec 10, 2025 11:00AM

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. 

Storybook Time
Dec 10, 2025 4:30PM

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. 

Festive Foods
Dec 13, 2025 10:00AM to 3:00PM

2025 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.

 

 

 

Festive Foods
Dec 20, 2025 10:00AM to 3:00PM

2025 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.

 

 

 

Fall's Bounty
Oct 11, 2025 10:00AM to 3:00PM

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. 

Fall Homeschool day
Sep 29, 2025 9:00AM

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.

Sep 20, 2025 10:00AM to Oct 31, 2025 4:30PM

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.

Sep 13, 2025 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Saturdays at the Hearth: 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. 

Jun 19, 2025 12:00PM to 2:00PM

HOF Celebrates Juneteenth

Tours of the National Park Service Network to Freedom exhibit: “Freedom Seekers: the Odessa Story” will be offered free of charge; reservations are required.