News & Press

Nov 24, 2024 1:00PM

Visitor Center at Collin-Sharp – Sunday, November 24th

The Lee Kolbach art exhibit will be closed this Sunday, November 24th, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Storybook Trees
Nov 12, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 29, 2024 4:30PM

2024 Storybook Trees

The Historic Odessa Foundation celebrates classic children’s literature and a love of reading by showcasing holiday trees decorated by community and school groups. 

Oct 20, 2024 1:00PM

Visitor Center at Corbit-Sharp House – Sunday, October 20th

The Laussar Richter Rogers, will be closed this Sunday, October 20th, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Storybook Time
Dec 11, 2024 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. 

Storybook Time
Dec 11, 2024 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’s featured work of classic children’s literature. 

Holiday Kick Off: Odessa Lights Up the Night
Nov 23, 2024 4:00PM

Holiday Kick Off: Odessa Lights Up the Night

Historic Odessa is kicking off the holiday season with - Odessa Lights Up the Night!

Holiday Candlelight Tour
Dec 3, 2024 6:00PM

Holiday Candlelight Tours 2024

You are invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation and explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear! Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2024 holiday exhibit.

part of a Pottery Collection
Aug 27, 2024 10:00AM to Oct 29, 2024 4:00PM

Petite Exhibit: Rockingham, Bennington, or Yellow Ware: A Pottery Collection

Collectors commonly refer to the mass produced brown glazed yellow earthenware pottery interchangeably with the broad names Rockingham and Bennington. 

Corbit-Sharp House
Aug 24, 2024 11:00AM to 3:00PM

Open House: Historic Odessa

Join us as we welcome visitors at Historic Odessa.

Sew-In
Sep 23, 2024 9:30AM to 4:30PM

Workshop: Quilters Day: Annual Sew-In

This daylong workshop provides the opportunity for quilters and other needle workers to come together with their materials and necessary equipment to sew and share fellowship. 

HOF Mahjong
Oct 7, 2024 10:00AM

2024 Mahjong Mania

Mahjong Mania comes to Historic Odessa!

Oct 12, 2024 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Flea Market at the Stone Barn

"One person’s junk is another person’s treasure!"