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Jun 22, 2017 6:00PM to 7:00PM Presentation: "Who's Who in the Corbit House Guest Book?"Discover the fascinating registry of visitors who autographed their names and often included their hometowns and states to H. Rodney Sharp’s The Corbit House guest book. |
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Feb 1, 2017 12:00PM School Program Workshop: Indentured ServantHistory 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. |
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Dec 30, 2017 10:00AM to 3:00PM 2017 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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Dec 16, 2017 10:00AM to 3:00PM 2017 Demonstration: Festive FoodsThe crackle of logs on the fire, the sweet smells of apples and cinnamon, a mouthwatering chicken roasting over the coals….top 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. |
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Dec 9, 2017 10:00AM to 3:00PM 2017 Demonstration: Festive FoodsThe crackle of logs on the fire, the sweet smells of apples and cinnamon, a mouthwatering chicken roasting over the coals….top 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. |
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Dec 28, 2017 7:00PM to 8:30PM Holiday Candlelight Tour - SOLD OUT!Step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation and explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear. You are invited. Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2017 holiday exhibit and enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700. |
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Dec 26, 2017 7:00PM to 8:30PM Holiday Candlelight Tour - SOLD OUT!Experience a special candlelight tour then settle down and enjoy festive treats and champagne in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700. Step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation. You are invited to explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear through our 2017 holiday exhibit. |
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Dec 19, 2017 7:00PM to 8:30PM Holiday Candlelight Tour - SOLD OUT!Historic Odessa Foundation welcomes you to step back in time through our doors to explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear. Enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700. Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2017 holiday exhibit. You are invited. |
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Dec 14, 2017 7:00PM to 8:30PM Holiday Candlelight Tour - Dec 14 2017 SOLD OUT!Enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700. You are invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation. Explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear. To the delight of all participants, the Historic Odessa Foundation presents a special candlelight tour of our 2017 holiday exhibit. |
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Dec 12, 2017 7:00PM to 8:30PM Holiday Candlelight Tour - SOLD OUT!You are invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation and explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear! Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2017 holiday exhibit and enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700. |
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Dec 5, 2017 7:00PM to 8:30PM Holiday Candlelight Tour - SOLD OUT!You are invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation and explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear! Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2017 holiday exhibit and enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700. |
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Dec 21, 2017 7:00PM to 8:30PM Holiday Candlelight Tour 2017 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, A Visit from St. Nicholas, at the National Historic Register, Wilson-Warner House, c. 1769. Enjoy hearing this classic Christmas poem while learning about the inspiration and process behind the furnishings and decorations for each room vignette. |