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Jul 8, 2015 3:30PM to 5:00PM

Lecture: "A Battle Against Time"

Please join us for a presentation by Emily Wroczynski, graduate student, Winterthur University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation.
Aug 13, 2015 7:00PM to 9:00PM

Paint a Theorem: Take a Piece of History Home - SOLD OUT!

Come join the talented early American artist Noreen Taylor for an unforgettable evening of creativity and fun. Participants can choose to create a theorem painting illustrating a tree of life with apples and pears OR a bird on a branch. The artwork will be ready to take home, frame, and show off to all.
Oct 23, 2015 7:30PM to 9:00PM

Shakespeare / Poe: 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: A Night of Readings from the Dark Side,” at Historic Odessa's Stone Stable.
Oct 16, 2015 7:30PM to 9:00PM

Shakespeare / Poe: 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: A Night of Readings from the Dark Side,” at Historic Odessa's Stone Stable.
Jun 2, 2015 10:00AM to Aug 30, 2015 3:30PM

Exhibit: Theorem Paintings by Noreen Taylor

The HISTORIC ODESSA FOUNDATION is pleased to host a collection of 49 colorful theorem paintings created by Noreen Taylor, of Dover, Delaware. Taylor has been named as a top 200 artisan in the Early American Life Magazine. Her work consistently appears in the magazine’s annual directory.
Jun 13, 2015 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Looking at Theorem Painting: Its History and Application

Come join the talented early American artist Noreen Taylor as she reviews and demonstrates this unique early 19th century American art form. Taylor will share traditional techniques on how to create beautiful theorem paintings using old time designs. A question and answer period will be included in this informative discussion.
Jun 25, 2015 7:00PM to 9:00PM

Paint a Theorem: Take a Piece of History Home - SOLD OUT!

Participants will create a theorem painting illustrating a Tree of Life with apples and pears while enjoying a glass of wine and a selection of artisanal cheeses.  The artwork will be ready to take home, frame, and show off to all.  Come join the talented early American artist Noreen Taylor for an unforgettable evening of creativity and fun.  This event is being held in conjunction with the mus
Jul 16, 2015 7:00PM to 9:00PM

Paint a Theorem: Take a Piece of History Home - SOLD OUT!

Participants will create a theorem painting illustrating a bird on a branch.  The artwork will be ready to take home, frame, and show off to all.  Come join the talented early American artist Noreen Taylor for an unforgettable evening of creativity and fun.  This event is being held in conjunction with the museum loan exhibit, Delaware Collects: Stenciled, Painted and Framed, An American Theore
May 2, 2015 12:30PM to 2:30PM

Lecture: "New Archaeological Research for the Lost Corbit Tannery"

This presentation outlines the results of an archeological research project conducted during the past 3 years by John Bansch, Coordinator of Archeology Projects at Historic Odessa.
Sep 21, 2015 1:00PM to 3:00PM

Lecture: Caring for your Collections

Join Betty Fiske, HOF Collections Conservator, for this presentation focused on the care and handling of decorative arts objects in the HOF collections. Participants will follow an object from gift to interpretation.
Jun 15, 2015 1:00PM to 3:00PM

Lecture: "New Archaeological Research for the Lost Corbit Tannery"

This presentation outlines the results of an archaeological research project conducted during the past 3 years by John Bansch, Coordinator of Archaeology Projects at Historic Odessa.
Mar 30, 2015 6:00PM to 7:30PM

Lecture: One Family in Delaware: The Corbits of Odessa

This presentation explores the various lives of six generations of the same Quaker clan who first settled in Cantwell’s Bridge, Delaware in or about 1630 and continues through the last generation of this prominent family to call the town of Odessa home. Join Debbie Buckson, Executive Director of the Historic Odessa Foundation for an intimate view of the Corbit’s of Odessa: One Delaware Family.