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Sep 30, 2022 9:00AM Fall Homeschool Day, 9am - 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. |
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Sep 16, 2022 10:00AM to Nov 4, 2022 4:30PM 2022 Storybook Trees Registration BeginsTo reserve a tree for the 2022 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. |
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Sep 17, 2022 10:00AM to 4:00PM Saturdays at the Hearth: Preserving Summer's Bounty“Preserving Summer’s Bounty” Explore the Collins-Sharp House and working kitchen garden with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. |
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Jun 19, 2022 1:00PM to 4:00PM HOF Celebrates JuneteenthThe Historic Odessa Foundation recognizes Juneteenth, the traditional celebration dating to 1865 commemorating the end of slavery in America. Tours of the National Park Service Network to Freedom exhibit: “Freedom Seekers: the Odessa Story” will be offered free of charge and open to the public. |
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Jun 11, 2022 10:00AM to 4:00PM Saturdays at the Hearth: Tomatoes, Peppers and Squash“Tomatoes, Peppers and Squash” Explore the Collins-Sharp House with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. |
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May 14, 2022 10:00AM to 4:00PM Saturdays at the Hearth: Fresh From the Garden“Fresh From the Garden” Explore the Collins-Sharp House and working kitchen garden with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. |
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Apr 9, 2022 10:00AM to 4:00PM 2022 Saturdays at the Hearth: Spring Treats“Spring Treats” Explore the Collins-Sharp House with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. |
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Apr 7, 2022 9:00AM Spring Homeschool Day - 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. |
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Mar 5, 2022 10:00AM Field Trip Fair at WinterthurLooking for field trip ideas to spark your students’ imaginations in history, science, art, and more? |
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Mar 10, 2022 10:00AM Harriet Tubman BicentennialHOF celebrates the role of local underground railroad agents and the life of Harriet Tubman marking 200 years since her birth in Dorchester County, Maryland. “Freedom Seekers: the Odessa Story” will be free to the public. |
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Apr 10, 2022 2:00PM 2022 Annual Easter Egg Hunt - SOLD OUT!Historic Odessa's annual Easter Egg hunt takes place Sunday, April 10th at the Wilson-Warner House. The hunt is for toddlers to 5th graders—join the fun! |
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Mar 6, 2022 2:00PM Celebrating Dr. Seuss's 118th BirthdayCelebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with Historic Odessa Foundation. Party with a reading of Cat in Hat followed by family friendly arts and crafts. |