Freedom Seekers: The Odessa Story

In celebration of Black History month, the Historic Odessa Foundation invites visitors to explore the local history of the Underground Railroad and Odessa's role in the abolitionist movement. 

Nationally recognized as part of the United States National Park Service Network to Freedom and as a stop on the Harriet Tubman Byway, our freedom seekers exhibit allows guests to follow in the footsteps of Sam, a fugitive slave who is given refuge in Odessa after escaping from slavery in nearby Maryland.

Discover how the camera obscura was used to create profile likenesses for posterity.  Silhouettes have been made in all forms of art across all cultures, times, and places.  Have your likeness preserved in a restored art form that predates the selfie.

February 19th:

• 12pm - Reservations Available
• 1pm - Reservations Available
• 2pm - Reservations Available

Free to the public for the month of February - advanced reservations are required by Tuesday at 12pm.

Please contact Jennifer at 302-378-4119 or Jennifer.cabell@historicodessa.org.