News & Press

Dec 18, 2010 10:00AM to 4:30PM

Festive Foods – Holiday Hearth Cooking Demonstration

Join us for Festive Foods – Holiday Hearth Cooking Demonstration. Contact Jennifer Cabell at (302) 378-4119 for more information.

Dec 11, 2010 10:00AM to 4:30PM

Festive Foods – Holiday Hearth Cooking Demonstration

Join us for our Festive Foods Holiday Hearth Cooking Demonstration at the Collins-Sharp house all day from 10am–4:30pm, free with admission.

Dec 17, 2010 7:00PM

Candlelight Tour of Holiday Exhibit

Join us for a candelight tour of this year's holiday exhibit. Tour starts at 7pm. Contact Jennifer Cabell at (302) 378-4119 for reservations.

Dec 10, 2010 7:00PM

Candlelight Tour of Holiday Exhibit

Join us for a candelight tour of this year's holiday exhibit. Tour starts at 7pm. Contact Jennifer Cabell at (302) 378-4119 for reservations.

Nov 26, 2010 10:00AM

The Adventures of Mary Poppins

This holiday season, visitors to the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Corbit-Sharp House will be transported to Number Seventeen Cherry Tree Lane, London, and the home of the Banks Family. Celebrate the magic of Christmas by experiencing the The Adventures of Mary Poppins. See the beloved classic stories of P.L. Travers come to life in adaptations that create three dimensional scenes.

Nov 16, 2010 12:00AM

Holiday glow all ready to go

The Historic Houses of Odessa open Thursday, (November 18, 2010) a week before they have in other years, with one home decorated in a Mary Poppins theme.
"We find that the Thanksgiving weekend is a big weekend. People are looking for things to do with the families and get into the holiday spirit," said Debbie Buckson of the Historic Houses of Odessa.

Nov 2, 2010 6:30PM

Past Masters in Early American Domestic Arts

Join us for a lecture by Clarissa Dillon, Ph.d and president of Past Masters in Early American Domestic Arts. Wine & cheese meet and greet begins at 6:30pm in the Collins-Sharp House. RSVP! For more information, please call (302) 378-4119.

Dec 4, 2010 10:00AM to 7:00PM

Women’s Club of Odessa’s Christmas in Odessa

Women’s Club of Odessa’s 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.

Oct 1, 2010 12:00AM to Oct 31, 2010 12:00AM

Corbit-Sharp House goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Every evening through the end of October, the Corbit-Sharp House will be awash in pink. Visitors can stop by after dusk to view the National Historic Landmark lit up in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Oct 9, 2010 11:00AM

Craft Festival Postponed until May 20-22, 2011

Craft Festival planned for Oct 9th & 10th, but has postponed the event until May 20-22, 2011. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you. Please join our mailing list to receive updates on the upcoming "Festival of American Craftsmanship" and other exciting programs!

Sep 7, 2010 12:00AM to Oct 31, 2010 12:00AM

A Trail of Two Cities: Historic Homes & Gardens along the Delaware

Now through October 31, A Trail of Two Cities: Historic Homes & Gardens along the Delaware.
Corbit-Sharp, Wilson-Warner, and Collins-Sharp Houses as well as the 19th century Odessa Bank in Odessa are part of this tour conducted by the Delaware Historical Society.

Sep 15, 2010 11:00AM

Cooks Garden

Explore the bounty of the Collins-Sharp kitchen Garden