The "63-year-old" Search for the Illusive 1767 Corbit Tannery

This PowerPoint presentation will review the archaeological and historical research that has finally led to the discovery of the location of the lost Corbit tannery in Odessa. Archaeology in Odessa The Corbit tannery was built in 1767 by William Corbit, and after 83 years of continuous operation by

The “63-year-old” Search for the Illusive 1767 Corbit Tannery

This PowerPoint presentation will review the archaeological and historical research that has finally led to the discovery of the location of the lost Corbit tannery in Odessa. Archaeology in Odessa The Corbit tannery was built in 1767 by William Corbit, and after 83 years of continuous operation by

Activity: Juneteenth Celebration: Silhouettes

In celebration of America’s newest national holiday tour the Historic Odessa Foundation’s National Park Service Network to Freedom exhibit: “Freedom Seekers: the Odessa Story” and afterwards have your silhouette cut in a method typical at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. Discover how the

Workshop: Quilters Day: Annual Sew-In

This daylong workshop provides the opportunity for quilters and other needle workers to come together with their materials and necessary equipment to sew and share fellowship. Work within the HOF Visitor Center and the colorful quilt exhibit The Ongoing Journey of Contemporary Quilt Artist Sarah J

Petite Exhibit: Mary, Mollie, Mrs.: Portraits of Mary Corbit Warner

Discover the wonderful HOF collection of portraits, photographs and silhouettes that document the 74 year lifespan of Mary Corbit Warner. Born at Cantwell’s Bridge (Odessa) on March 26, 1848 as Mary Cowgill Corbit, she later preferred “Mollie” Corbit as there were already too many Marys in the

Historic Odessa Foundation is a Blue Star Museum

Blue Star Museums invites military personnel and their families to experience the many wonders our nation’s museums have to offer. Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across

Art Exhibition: A Wonderful Life: Regionalist Paintings by Louise Margarite Haas Jamison

Rediscover the colorful regionalist paintings by the talented Kent County, Delaware artist Louise Margarite Haas Jamison (1915-1980). Her paintings depict the familiar towns and historic sites that have become iconic in central Delaware. Jamison never went to art school but studied with the

Artist Reception

See the rediscovered regionalist paintings by the locally recognized artist Louise Margarite Haas Jamison (1915-1980). Her distinctive style of painting will be on display at the Historic Odessa Foundation’s Visitor Center. This event is held in conjunction with the art exhibition, A WONDERFUL LIFE

Art Exhibition: Quilted Textiles of the Helping Hands Quilt Guild

A wonderful selection of historically inspired quilted textiles created by members of the Helping Hands Quilt Guild are on display in the period rooms of the National Historic Landmark Corbit-Sharp House and the National Historic Register Wilson-Warner House. Be delighted in the historic rooms that