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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. |
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Jun 13, 2018 3:00PM Presentation: William Fisher Corbit and Rhoda Davis Corbit Silver Tea Set GiftLearn about the circumstances that led to the important gift of the six piece American coin silver tea service from a direct descendant of the original owners William Fisher Corbit and Rhoda Davis Corbit through this presentation given by the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Associate Curator. |
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Apr 13, 2018 10:00AM to Apr 29, 2018 4:00PM Middletown High School Advanced Placement Art ShowAdmire the imaginative artwork created by the talented Advanced Placement Art Students of Middletown High School. The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase the student’s artwork at the Visitor's Center Gallery from April 13 through April 29, 2018. |
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May 9, 2018 6:00PM Reception & Lecture: A History of Tea Caddies from the Bramble CollectionThe Historic Odessa Foundation is pleased to announce As Precious as Gold: A History of Tea Caddies from The Bramble Collection, a temporary exhibition that includes 18th and 19th century tea caddies from the vast Bramble collection, opening on April 3, and continuing through August 26, 2018. The collection was built over two generations and features more than 400 examples, spanning the period from 1700 to the present. |
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Dec 29, 2018 10:00AM 2018 Demonstration: Festive FoodsTop off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as the Historic Odessa hearth cooks prepare delicious 18th century recipes typically enjoyed during the holiday season. The crackle of logs on the fire, the sweet smells of apples and cinnamon, a mouthwatering chicken roasting over the coals are the sights sounds and taste of this holiday feast. |
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Jul 14, 2018 7:30PM Colonial Dance: Dover English Country DancersThe Dover English Country Dancers and The Historic Odessa Foundation Request the honor of your presence at their 11th annual Colonial Dance! Members and the public are invited to participate in learning colonial dances that were popular in the 18th Century. |
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Mar 12, 2018 10:00AM Volunteers: Welcome Back Brunch2018 promises to be an exciting year for the Historic Odessa Foundation! Please join us for a Welcome Back Brunch on Monday, March 12th at 10am in the Bank. |
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Apr 28, 2018 9:00AM Spring Homeschool DayJoin 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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Oct 19, 2018 9:00AM Fall 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. Our site offers a unique and well-documented picture of early American life in our interactive, hands-on educational workshops. |