News & Press

Dec 11, 2017 6:00PM

By Invitation Only: 2017 Members Holiday Party

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Historic Odessa Foundation invite you to attend the 13th Annual Member Holiday Party Monday, December 11th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Cantwell’s Tavern in historic Odessa, Delaware. Reservations are limited! R.S.V.P. Jennifer Cabell Kostik (302) 378-4119
Dec 2, 2017 10:00AM

HOF Participates in "Christmas in Odessa"

The first "Christmas in Odessa" took place 53 years ago as a fundraiser for the Women's Club of Odessa. The purpose was to fund college scholarships for local high school seniors. With the help and cooperation of Odessa homeowners and the Historic Odessa Foundation, the Women’s Club of Odessa has provided scholarships to over 100 students.
Dec 7, 2017 7:00PM to 8:30PM

Holiday Candlelight Tour - SOLD OUT!

Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2017 holiday exhibit. You're invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation. Explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear and enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700.
Nov 13, 2018 10:00AM to Dec 30, 2018 4:30PM

2018 Storybook Trees Exhibit Nov 13 - Dec 30

We invite you to join us to view Christmas trees decorated to the theme from your favorite children’s book. This year’s Storybook Trees exhibit is located in Wilson-Warner House and will showcase decorated trees in its beautiful period rooms.
Nov 14, 2017 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2017 4:30PM

2017 Holiday Exhibit: A Visit from Saint Nicholas

Come visit the Historic Odessa Foundation this Christmas to celebrate our unique tradition started in 1987. This year for our 30th anniversary we will feature exhibits based on classic children’s literature. 
Nov 15, 2017 5:30PM

Reception & Lecture: "The History of Materials for Making Maps"

Please join us for refreshments at a reception recognizing Betty Fiske, HOF Conservator and Curator for "Mapping America," from 5:30pm-8:30pm in the Historic Odessa Bank. A map lecture by Joan Irving, Winterthur Paper Conservator, begins at 6:00pm and will last appoximately one hour. This event is free for HOF Members or $5:00 for non-members.
Sep 15, 2017 10:00AM to Nov 3, 2017 5:00PM

2018 Storybook Trees Registration Ends Fri Nov 3

To reserve a tree for the 2017 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. The deadline for registration forms is November 3rd.
Oct 21, 2017 10:00AM to Apr 8, 2018 4:30PM

Mapping America 1570-1916: The H. Rodney Sharp Map Collection

H. Rodney Sharp collected maps and displayed them in his home, “Gibraltar”, in Wilmington. His particular interest focused on North America and the mid-Atlantic region, and many of these maps were acquired by reference to 18th century William Corbit inventories for display in the National Historic Landmark Corbit-Sharp house restored by Mr. Sharp.
Oct 13, 2017 7:30PM

Shakespeare, Poe & Friends: A Night of Readings from the Dark Side

Delaware Shakespeare Festival returns to a world of specters and spirits this October with two performances of “Shakespeare, Poe & Friends: A Night of Readings from the Dark Side,” at Historic Odessa's Stone Stable.
Sep 27, 2017 4:30PM to 5:00PM

Walking Club Wednesday

Join us every Wednesday to walk a mile in Odessa and see the sights! All are welcome; please meet at the Visitors Center!
Sep 9, 2017 12:00PM to 6:00PM

4th Annual Odessa Brewfest

The annual Odessa Brewfest comes to historic Odessa on Saturday, September 9th, 2017. 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.
Sep 1, 2017 12:00PM

School Program Workshop: School Days

History Comes Alive! The Historic Odessa Foundation’s school program offers educators a well-documented, interactive and hands-on sampler of 18th century life in colonial Delaware. Although designed specifically with Delaware teachers in mind, our program is broad enough to accommodate school from other states, homeschoolers, youth organizations and summer camps.