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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dec 6, 2017 11:00AM

By Reservation: Storybook Time (pre-K and Kindergarten) Dec 6, 2017

Join the Historic Odessa Foundation as we read excerpts from poem.  Then, see the story come to life as we tour our holiday exhibit after decorating delicious holiday cookies. 

Dec 10, 2017 2:00PM to 3:00PM

2017 Children's Tea - SOLD OUT!

Get into the Christmas spirit by attending a special afternoon children’s tea in conjunction with the Christmas exhibit.  Join us for a delightful tea party complete with tea and festive treats and a take home holiday craft project.  Then, take a tour of the National Historic Register Wilson-Warner House that has been transformed into the classic story. 

Oct 1, 2017 10:00AM to Oct 31, 2017 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.  

Nov 3, 2017 5:30PM to 10:00PM

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.

Aug 14, 2017 9:30AM to 1:30PM

Quilters Day

Calling all quilters and needlewomen…please join HOF staff and volunteers for our annual “Sew In.”  Participants gather to sew and socialize with others with similar interests and should bring their projects, sewing equipment, and a bag lunch.   

Jul 8, 2017 7:30PM to 10:30PM

Colonial Dance: Dover English Country Dancers

The Dover English Country Dancers and The Historic Odessa Foundation Request the honor of your presence at their tenth annual Colonial Dance! Members and the public are invited to participate in learning colonial dances that were popular in the 18th Century.