Visitor Center at Collins-Sharp House – Saturday, December 16th

The 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

2023 Storybook Trees

The Historic Odessa Foundation celebrates classic children’s literature and a love of reading by showcasing holiday trees decorated by community and school groups. Storybook Trees for the Holidays The exhibit will run from November 14 through December 31 and will be open as part of “Christmas in

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

Holiday Candlelight Tours 2023

You 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. Additional Candlelight Tour dates include: December 5 - Reservations available

Holiday Resale Shop: Friday through Sunday

Please 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! The Historic Odessa Foundation will open its popular holiday resale shop where buyers get to name their own price. All donations are

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. Children's Storytime in Odessa Then, explore scenes from the story brought

Reception: Meet the Photographer

Don’t miss out on the last artist “meet and greet” of the year! The professional photographer Avi Gold whose unconventional photographs are on display at the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Visitor Center Gallery will be on hand to take questions concerning his background experiences, and inspirations

Colonial Dance with The Dover English Country Dancers

Put 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. The 14th annual colonial dance will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m

Author Presentation / Q&A / Book Signing

The 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