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Dec 5, 2016 10:00AM Middletown Transcript Highlights 2016 Christmas in OdessaThe Middletown Transcript joined our Christmas in Odessa tours of the Polk House, Collin-Sharp, and other properties to view the festive decorations and historical demonstrations held for the holiday season. |
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Dec 12, 2016 6:00PM to 9:00PM By Invitation Only: Members Holiday PartyThe Board of Directors and Staff of the Historic Odessa Foundation invite you to attend the 12th Annual Member Holiday Party Monday, December 12 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Cantwell’s Tavern in historic Odessa, Delaware. Reservations are limited! R.S.V.P. Jennifer Cabell Kostik (302) 378-4119 |
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Dec 1, 2016 10:00AM to 5:00PM Christmas at Historic Odessa featured by Delaware OnlineThis week DelawareOnline.com featured Odessa as one of the top five holiday attractions to see this November! Christmas in Odessa is a self-guided walking tour of private homes and public buildings, many dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, decorated for the holidays. |
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Dec 11, 2016 2:00PM to 3:30PM Paint Your Own NutcrackerJoin in on the holiday fun planned for the whole family by painting your own wooden nutcracker. Design your own heirloom decoration with patience and creativity. All the materials are included in this family workshop. A guided tour of the Christmas exhibit, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, at the National Historic Register Wilson Warner House will be included as inspiration for painting yo |
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Oct 30, 2016 2:00PM to 4:00PM FREE: Halloween EventCome to a fun Halloween event in historic Odessa, Del. Parade through the garden, bring a carved pumpkin for the contest and age-appropriate crafts will be held in the Wilson-Warner Stable. |
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Oct 4, 2016 1:30PM HOF Featured by Stuart Clarke PhotographyStuart Clarke Photography featured the Historic Odessa Foundation as a top pick for "Historic Houses Decorated For Christmas". A total of 16 historic houses from across the United States were featured based on creative design, historical accuracy, and holiday spirit. |
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Nov 15, 2016 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2016 4:30PM 2016 Storybook Trees ExhibitInterpreting works of classic literature for the holidays has been a tradition at the Historic Odessa Foundation for more than a quarter of a century. This year, you are invited to tour the National Historic Register Wilson-Warner House as it is transformed into vignettes inspired by E.T.A. |
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Oct 3, 2016 10:00AM to 4:30PM 2016 Storybook Trees Registration BeginsPlease join us in this festive display of over 30 trees decorated by local families, schools, and organizations showcasing books and works of children’s literature. Our Storybook trees exhibit is designed to promote reading and literacy, and is appropriate for all age groups. |
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Oct 1, 2016 10:00AM to Oct 31, 2016 4:30PM HOF goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2016Every evening throughout the month of October the Historic Odessa Foundation’s buildings will be awash in pink light in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Visitors can stop by after dusk to view the landmarks in all its pink splendor. |
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Oct 14, 2016 7:30PM to 9:00PM Shakespeare / Poe: A Night of Readings from the Dark SideDelaware 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. |
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Sep 22, 2016 12:00PM Children: Seasonal Kitchen GardenHistory 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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Sep 27, 2016 7:00PM to 8:00PM HOF Hosts Vinyasa Flow Yoga w MeghanMeghan will guide you through a Vinyasa Flow (breath linked movement) class each Tuesday evening in the beautiful Visitor's Center, 201 Main St., Odessa. Beginners are always encouraged to try their first class here in our non-judgmental and welcoming community. |