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Fall Homeschool day
Sep 30, 2022 1:00PM

Fall Homeschool Day, 1pm - SOLD OUT!

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.

Butter Print
Oct 18, 2022 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2022 4:30PM

Petite Exhibit: MAKING AN IMPRESSION: Early American Butter Prints

Encounter some relics of the past in the form of early American butter prints which are on exhibit in a display case at the National Historic Register Wilson Warner House. 

Corbit-Sharp House
Sep 18, 2022 2:00PM to 4:00PM

Open House: Corbit-Sharp House

Join us as we welcome visitors at the Corbit-Sharp House.

Aug 26, 2022 10:00AM

HOF Hosts Vinyasa Flow Yoga w Meghan

Meghan will guide you through a Vinyasa Flow  (breath linked movement) class each Friday morning on the picturesque lawn of the Corbit-Sharp House, 118 Main St., Odessa. Beginners are always encouraged to try their first class here in our non-judgmental and welcoming community.

Aug 19, 2022 10:00AM

HOF Hosts Vinyasa Flow Yoga w Meghan

Meghan will guide you through a Vinyasa Flow  (breath linked movement) class each Friday morning on the picturesque lawn of the Corbit-Sharp House, 118 Main St., Odessa. Beginners are always encouraged to try their first class here in our non-judgmental and welcoming community.

Tilt Stand
Sep 29, 2022 1:30PM to 3:30PM

Workshop: "Furniture Repairs and Fakes at Odessa" with Philip D. Zimmerman

Bring your questions and curiosity to this small group program! Join Philip D. Zimmerman to discuss and examine several HOF collection objects.

Brewfest 2021 cheers
Sep 10, 2022 12:00PM

Save the Date: 9th Annual Odessa Brewfest

The annual Odessa Brewfest comes to historic Odessa on Saturday, September 10th, 2022. 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.

Curator Candlelight Tour
Dec 22, 2022 4:30PM

Holiday Candlelight Tour Hosted by Associate Curator SOLD OUT!

Get into the Christmas spirit by attending a special evening candlelight guided tour offered by the curator of the Christmas exhibit, Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy’s Progress at the National Historic Landmark, Corbit-Sharp House, of 1774.  

Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress
Nov 15, 2022 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2022 4:30PM

Exhibit: Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress

This holiday season don’t miss the Historic Odessa Foundation’s 34th annual tradition of transforming an historic house into a Christmas exhibition of classic children’s literature. 

Brittany Lauren Reception
Sep 15, 2022 6:00PM

Reception: Meet the Photographer, Brittany Lauren

Meet and greet the young professional photographer Brittany Lauren whose lovely photographs are on display at the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Visitor Center Gallery. 

Brittany Lauren
Aug 30, 2022 10:00AM to Oct 30, 2022 4:30PM

Art Exhibition: LOVE STORIES: Photos by Brittany Lauren

The Historic Odessa Foundation is pleased to announce its fall exhibition “Love Stories: Photos by Brittany Lauren.” 

Oct 3, 2022 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Mahjong Mania

Mahjong Mania comes to Historic Odessa!