News & Press

Mar 2, 2019 2:00PM

Celebrating Dr. Seuss's 115th Birthday

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with Historic Odessa Foundation. Party with a reading of Cat in Hat followed by family friendly arts and crafts.

Feb 16, 2019 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Workshop: Ladies 18th Century Caps - SOLD OUT!

Join us as we welcome Lynne Tolton for a fun and information filled cap making class at Historic Odessa. Guests will hand sew their own caps in the style of 18th century ladies.

Feb 20, 2019 10:00AM

Volunteers: Welcome Back Brunch

2019 promises to be an exciting year for the Historic Odessa Foundation! Please join us for a Welcome Back Brunch on Wednesday, February 20th at 10am in the Bank.

Nov 29, 2018 7:00PM

Holiday Candlelight Tour Nov 29th 2018

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 2018 holiday exhibit and enjoy wine and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700.

Nov 13, 2018 10:00AM to Dec 30, 2018 4:30PM

Holiday Exhibit: "A Christmas Carol, In Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas"

This Christmas don’t miss a Dickens of a Christmas exhibit at the befitting Corbit Sharp House. This National Historic Landmark house will be transformed into scenes based upon the classic novel, A Christmas Carol, In Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, by the English writer Charles Dickens.

Dec 10, 2018 6:00PM

By Invitation Only: 2018 Members Holiday Party

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Historic Odessa Foundation invite you to attend the 13th Annual Member Holiday Party Monday, December 10th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Cantwell’s Tavern in historic Odessa, Delaware. Reservations are limited! R.S.V.P. Jennifer Cabell Kostik (302) 378-4119

Oct 27, 2018 5:30PM

2018 Hearth Cooked Dinner - SOLD OUT!

Join us for an evening of fine food, drink and merrymaking as the staff from the Historic Odessa Foundation serves a hearth cooked dinner of mouth-watering dishes using the recipes, tools and techniques of the 18th century. Savor our delicious British Punch and assorted appetizers by the fire before touring the Corbit-Sharp House by candlelight. Then, return to the hearth of the Collins-Sharp House for a sumptuous autumn dinner and wine with each course.

Nov 27, 2018 7:00PM

Holiday Candlelight Tour Nov 27th 2018

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 2018 holiday exhibit and enjoy wine and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins-Sharp House, c.1700.

Oct 25, 2018 7:00PM

Evening Tour

Join us the last Thursday of every month for an evening tour of the houses at Historic Odessa.

Oct 26, 2018 5:30PM

2018 Hearth Cooked Dinner - SOLD OUT!

Join us for an evening of fine food, drink and merrymaking as the staff from the Historic Odessa Foundation serves a hearth cooked dinner of mouth-watering dishes using the recipes, tools and techniques of the 18th century. Savor our delicious British Punch and assorted appetizers by the fire before touring the Corbit-Sharp House by candlelight. Then, return to the hearth of the Collins-Sharp House for a sumptuous autumn dinner and wine with each course.

Oct 12, 2018 7:30PM

Shakespeare, Poe & Friends: A Night of Readings from the Dark Side

Delaware Shakespeare Festival returns to a world of specters and spirits this October with a performance of “Shakespeare, Poe & Friends: A Night of Readings from the Dark Side,” at Historic Odessa's Stone Stable.

Oct 1, 2018 10:00AM to Oct 31, 2018 4:30PM

HOF goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Every 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 of their pink splendor.