News & Press
Mar 24, 2024 1:00PM to 3:30PM 2024 Annual Easter Egg Hunt - SOLD OUT!The Historic Odessa annual Easter Egg hunt taking place Sunday, March 24th at the Corbit-Sharp House garden. The hunt is for toddlers to 5th graders—join the fun! |
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Mar 29, 2024 9:00AM Spring Homeschool Day - 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. |
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Mar 17, 2024 5:00PM Irish Dance PerformancePlease join us as we welcome the Hester Academy of Irish Dance for a performance at the Visitors Center! |
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Feb 9, 2024 12:00PM to Feb 16, 2024 2:00PM Freedom Seekers: The Odessa StoryIn celebration of Black History month, the Historic Odessa Foundation invites visitors to explore the local history of the Underground Railroad and Odessa's role in the abolitionist movement. |
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Feb 11, 2024 1:00PM to 3:00PM New Volunteer Open House, February 11thJoin us as we celebrate volunteering at Historic Odessa! |
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Feb 10, 2024 1:00PM to 3:00PM New Volunteer Open House, February 10thJoin us as we celebrate volunteering at Historic Odessa! |
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Dec 20, 2023 1:00PM Visitor Center at Collins-Sharp House – Wednesday, December 20thThe exhibition, RISE-NEW DIMENSIONS: Photography by Avi Gold, will be closed this Wednesday, December 20th, 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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Dec 23, 2023 2:00PM Reading: A Visit from St. NicholasPlease join us in celebrating the 200th Anniversary of A Visit From St. Nicholas by Clement Clark Moore. |
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Nov 5, 2023 11:30AM Press Release: HOF to Participate in Museums for AllHistoric Odessa Foundation Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families — Museums for All to increase accessibility of high-quality museum learning resources |
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Dec 16, 2023 10:00AM Visitor Center at Collins-Sharp House – Saturday, December 16thThe exhibition, RISE-NEW DIMENSIONS: Photography by Avi Gold, will be closed this Saturday, December 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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Dec 12, 2023 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2023 4:30PM 2023 Storybook TreesThe Historic Odessa Foundation celebrates classic children’s literature and a love of reading by showcasing holiday trees decorated by community and school groups. |
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Dec 2, 2023 10:00AM HOF Participates in "Christmas in Odessa"The first "Christmas in Odessa" took place 59 years ago as a fundraiser for the Women's Club of Odessa. The purpose was to fund college scholarships for local high school seniors. With the help and cooperation of Odessa homeowners and the Historic Odessa Foundation, the Women’s Club of Odessa has provided scholarships to over 100 students. |