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Mar 16, 2024 10:00AM Visitor Center at Collins-Sharp House – Saturday, March 16thThe showcase, Middletown High School Apr Art and Design, will be closed this Saturday, March 16th, for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience. Tickets for tours of Historic Odessa, can be purchased at the Collins-Sharp House (pictured) down the street from the Visitors Center and Cantwell's Tavern. Thank you! |
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Mar 1, 2024 10:00AM to Apr 28, 2024 4:00PM Petite Exhibit: “Women of Courage, Independence and Perseverance”Historic Odessa celebrates Women's History Month. |
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Jul 11, 2024 6:00PM Photography Exhibit Reception: Erin FarrellJoin us for an exclusive opportunity to meet the talented professional photographer Erin Farrell. Engage with Erin as she shares her insights and answers your questions about her remarkable ability to capture beauty in the ordinary through her stunning collection of photographs. |
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Jul 2, 2024 10:00AM to Sep 1, 2024 4:30PM Exhibit: Finding Beauty in the Ordinary: Photography by Erin FarrellThis photography exhibit entitled Finding Beauty in the Ordinary showcases a captivating collection of photographs that reflect Erin Farrell’s twenty year journey of becoming a seasoned professional photographer. |
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Mar 1, 2024 10:00AM 2024, HOF opens for Spring Tours!Historic Odessa reopens for Spring tours on March 1. HOF is open to the public March through December, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM – 4:30 PM and Sunday 1 PM – 4:30 PM, Monday by reservation. Plan Your Visit » |
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Mar 19, 2024 9:00AM Workshop: Furniture Study with Philip D. Zimmerman, March 19thFor the past 20 years, Dr. Philip D. Zimmerman has been offering “furniture study days” at large, small, and in-between museums and historic houses (including one to Odessa in 2011). |
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Dec 15, 2024 5:00PM 15th Annual Colonial Dance with The Dover English Country DancersPut on your comfortable dancing shoes and festive attire to enjoy a lively evening of English country dance hosted by the Historic Odessa Foundation in partnership with The Dover English Country Dancers. |
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Dec 21, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM 2024 Demonstration: Festive FoodsTop off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as our costumed hearth cooks prepare a mouthwatering feast over a roaring fire. Enjoy the sights and aromas typically enjoyed in the 18th century during the festive holiday season.
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Dec 14, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM 2024 Demonstration: Festive FoodsTop off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as our costumed hearth cooks prepare a mouthwatering feast over a roaring fire. Enjoy the sights and aromas typically enjoyed in the 18th century during the festive holiday season.
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Dec 7, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 15, 2024 3:00PM Holiday Resale Shop: Friday through SundayPlease visit the Christmas Resale Shop located in the Collins-Sharp House (2nd & High Streets) to get the jump on your seasonal decorations at prices you can dictate! |
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Oct 12, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM Saturdays at the Hearth: Fall's Bounty“Fall’s Bounty” Explore the Collins-Sharp House and working kitchen garden with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. |
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Sep 29, 2024 1:00PM Fall Homeschool Day, 1pm SOLD OUT!Join us for a school tour sampler designed just for homeschoolers. Take your family back in time to explore the 18th century in colonial Odessa. Our site offers a unique and well-documented picture of early American life in our interactive, hands-on educational workshops. |