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Oct 12, 2018 7:30PM Shakespeare, Poe & Friends: A Night of Readings from the Dark SideDelaware Shakespeare Festival returns to a world of specters and spirits this October with a performance of “Shakespeare, Poe & Friends: A Night of Readings from the Dark Side,” at Historic Odessa's Stone Stable. |
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Oct 1, 2018 10:00AM to Oct 31, 2018 4:30PM HOF goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness MonthEvery evening throughout the month of October the Historic Odessa Foundation’s buildings will be awash in pink light in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Visitors can stop by after dusk to view the landmarks in all of their pink splendor. |
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Sep 8, 2018 12:00PM to 6:00PM Save the Date: 5th Annual Odessa BrewfestThe annual Odessa Brewfest comes to historic Odessa on Saturday, September 8th, 2018. All attendees have access to food & merchandise vendors, live bands, sponsor tables, and more! Your ticket to the Odessa Brewfest gets you unlimited sampling of beer during the full duration of the festival. |
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Oct 7, 2018 2:00PM Reception & Lecture: The Stone Sculptures of Richard H. BaileyThe Historic Odessa Foundation is pleased to announce in conjunction with the exhibition, Quarried, Carved, and Polished: The Stone Sculptures of Richard H. Bailey, the Delaware sculptor Richard H. Bailey will present a talk about his methods and inspirations of his semi-abstract stone sculptures. |
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Sep 30, 2017 1:15PM Taylor and Chad: A Beautiful Afternoon in OdessaTaylor Martin chose the grounds of the Historic Odessa Foundation for her wedding to Chad in September of 2017. The day couldn't have been more perfect. Welcome to the best day ever. |
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Aug 1, 2018 4:45PM to 6:00PM Weddings at Historic Odessa FoundationBridal parties are welcomed to the tranquil village of Odessa and the grounds of the Historic Odessa Foundation. Imagine holding your special event in this storied town center with its beautifully restored 18th and 19th-century homes and its picturesque Colonial revival gardens, all lovingly maintained much as they were some 200 years ago. This unique 72-acre property can be the setting for your one-of-a-kind storybook wedding festivities – from bridal showers to rehearsal dinners, to the wedding ceremony and reception. |
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Jul 6, 2018 10:00AM WHYY First Experience: The Bramble CollectionOver 50 years ago Marnie Bramble began collecting tea caddies. Tea caddies are little containers that were used to store tea in the 18th and 19th centuries. Marnie’s collection grew through her son Mark’s travels. Marnie’s collection is now on display in Odessa. That’s where WHYY First Experience picks up the story. |
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Sep 4, 2018 10:00AM to Oct 28, 2018 4:00PM Exhibit: Quarried, Carved, and Polished: The Stone Sculptures of Richard H. BaileyFor nearly 60 years “the marble man” Richard H. Bailey has been sculpting miracles out of stone. His lifetime has been dedicated to that of being a sculptor in central Delaware. |
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Jun 19, 2018 10:00AM to Aug 25, 2018 4:00PM Sugar Shakers: The Inez Sunshine and Tony Samolsky CollectionThe dispenser which is commonly called a sugar shaker today was originally called a sugar sifter, sugar duster or sugar muffineer. These collectable table items first appeared in the late 19th century and only lasted until the early 20th century. They were a passing fancy. |
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Jul 26, 2018 7:00PM Evening TourJoin us the last Thursday of every month for an evening tour of the houses at Historic Odessa. At the end of the personal tour enjoy beverages and festive treats at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700. This event is perfectly suited for the entire family! |
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Jun 1, 2018 10:00AM to 2:00PM Workshop: From Hearth to Table - SOLD OUT!Enjoy the hearthside bounty of spring at a special hearth cooking class and luncheon hosted by costumed interpreters at the historic Collins-Sharp House. Using 18th century cooking techniques, tools and recipes, we will create and enjoy a meal that recaptures the flavor of Odessa’s colonial past. |
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Jun 10, 2018 1:00PM Workshop: Intro to Soap Making: Spring HerbsJoin Rachel Binkley of Rocker Soaps for a fun and information filled class. |