News & Press
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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. |
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Dec 28, 2023 6:00PM Holiday Candlelight Tours 2023You 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 2023 holiday exhibit. |
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Nov 24, 2023 10:00AM to Dec 17, 2023 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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Dec 6, 2023 4:30PM By Reservation: Storybook Time (Older Children)Saint Nicholas Arrives on Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th)! Join HOF and the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library as we read excerpts from this year’s Historic Odessa Foundation’s featured work of classic children’s literature. |
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Nov 2, 2023 6:00PM Reception: Meet the PhotographerDon’t miss out on the last artist “meet and greet” of the year! |
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Dec 10, 2023 5:00PM 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 1, 2023 4:30PM Author Presentation / Q&A / Book SigningThe Historic Odessa Foundation is delighted to present a bicentennial celebration, in conjunction with museums across the country, of the American poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clark Moore with an engaging presentation and book signing by the distinguished author Pamela McColl. |
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Dec 21, 2023 4:30PM Holiday Candlelight Tour Hosted by Associate CuratorCreate a family memory while getting into the Christmas spirit by participating in an exclusive evening candlelight guided tour presented by the associate curator of the Christmas exhibit, Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas, at the National Historic Landmark, Corbit-Sharp House, c. 1774. |
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Dec 18, 2023 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2023 4:30PM Petite Exhibit: Really Fake Food: Creating Faux FareOn display for the holiday season in a petite exhibit at the National Historic Register Wilson-Warner House is a collection of plaster and silicone molds used to create artificial foods. |