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Nov 12, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 29, 2024 4:30PM Holiday Exhibit: PETER AND WENDYThis Christmas continue the tradition of touring the distinctive holiday exhibitions of recreating scenes from classic children’s literature at the Historic Odessa Foundation. |
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Oct 29, 2024 10:00AM to Dec 29, 2024 4:30PM Art Exhibit: The Colorful Paintings of Lee Kolbach (1928-2023)Encounter the richly colorful paintings of the talented Delaware artist Lee Kolbach (1928-2023) from her private collection and several on display publicly for the first time. |
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May 28, 2024 10:00AM to Aug 25, 2024 4:00PM Petite Exhibit: “Cut, Shaped, Soldered & Used: A Tinware Collection”Artisans in early America called tinsmiths crafted affordable tinware for the general public that included anything from kitchenware to lighting ware to storage ware. |
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May 14, 2024 10:00AM to Oct 27, 2024 4:30PM Exhibit: The Corbit – Sharp House, 250th Anniversary, 1774 – 2024Celebrate the momentous occasion of the 250th Anniversary of The Corbit – Sharp House (1774-2024) by examining numerous Corbit family objects lovingly displayed throughout the National Historic Landmark house. |
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Sep 7, 2024 12:00PM Save the Date: 11th Annual Odessa BrewfestThe annual Odessa Brewfest comes to historic Odessa on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. All attendees have access to food & merchandise vendors, live bands, sponsor tables, and more! Your ticket to the Odessa Brewfest gets you unlimited sampling of beer during the full duration of the festival. |
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Oct 26, 2024 10:00AM ARTISAN CRAFT WORKSHOP SERIES: FloorclothsImmerse yourself in a monthly American craft workshop series where participants will create an artform using traditional materials and methods taught by experts in each craft to include baskets, bandboxes, hooked rugs, marbleized paper, and floorcloths. Take home a wonderful hand crafted keepsake. |
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Sep 21, 2024 10:00AM ARTISAN CRAFT WORKSHOP SERIES: Marbleized PaperImmerse yourself in a monthly American craft workshop series where participants will create an artform using traditional materials and methods taught by experts in each craft to include baskets, bandboxes, hooked rugs, marbleized paper, and floorcloths. Take home a wonderful hand crafted keepsake. |
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Jun 22, 2024 10:00AM ARTISAN CRAFT WORKSHOP SERIES: Basket WeavingImmerse yourself in a monthly American craft workshop series where participants will create an artform using traditional materials and methods taught by experts in each craft to include baskets, bandboxes, hooked rugs, marbleized paper, and floorcloths. Take home a wonderful hand crafted keepsake. |
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Sep 3, 2024 10:00AM to Oct 27, 2024 4:30PM Art Exhibit: An Artist for all Seasons: The Paintings of Laussat Richter Rogers (1866-1957)Rediscover the plein air paintings by the multi-talented early 20th century New Castle, Delaware artist Laussat Richter Rogers on exhibit from private collections from across the state and some on display publicly for the first time. |
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Apr 17, 2024 10:00AM Visitor Center at Collins-Sharp House – Wednesday, April 17thThe showcase, Odessa High School AP Art and Design, will be closed this Wednesday, April 17th, 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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Apr 20, 2024 10:00AM to Apr 21, 2024 4:00PM Book Sale: HOF Celebrates Library MonthHOF Celebrates Library Month with Book Sale |
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May 9, 2024 6:00PM Artist Reception: Charlese PhillipsAssemble to meet and welcome the wonderfully talented Delaware artist Charlese Phillips at an artist reception while encountering her multifaceted fiber artworks at the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Visitor Center. |