Reception: Meet the Quilters

Arrive and meet the contemporary quilt artist Sarah Pavlik and a selection of quilters from the Helping Hands Quilt Guild. Discover the colorful and meaningful quilts created by Sarah Pavlik in her exhibit The Ongoing Journey of Contemporary Quilt Artist Sarah J. Pavlik in the HOF Visitor Center

Art Exhibition: The Ongoing Journey of Contemporary Quilt Artist Sarah J. Pavlik

Sarah Pavlik is a fiber and quilt artist. In the studio her artistic process typically involves using a motif or configuration as inspiration in creating a composition. Sarah explores the possibilities, often working improvisationally to create new configurations. She strives for figure-ground

Open House: Wilson-Warner House

Join us this spring, as we welcome visitors to tour the Wilson-Warner House. Members of the MOT community are welcome, free of charge, to walk through the Wilson-Warner House, c.1769, 202 Main Street, Odessa, DE. Guides will be stationed throughout the house to answer questions. At the conclusion of

Art Workshop: Outdoor Sketching and Painting at HOF with Heather Lewis

This Art Workshop is set in the lovely gardens and grounds of the Historic Odessa Foundation. The artist/teacher, and daughter of the late Jack Lewis (1912-2012), Heather Lewis will share her love of sketching and offer her expertise on capturing what is seen in an outdoor setting, while on the move

2023 Annual Easter Egg Hunt - SOLD OUT

The Historic Odessa annual Easter Egg hunt taking place Sunday, April 2nd at the Corbit-Sharp House garden is sold out. The hunt is for toddlers to 5th graders—join the fun! SOLD OUT Because the hunt has limited spots available, the event is sold out for 2023. Event Details Designated areas will be

Reception: Everyday Life, Everyday People: The Work of Jack Lewis

What a wonderful evening opportunity to come out and view this spectacular collection of paintings by the beloved Bridgeville, Delaware artist Jack Lewis (1912-2012). The Historic Odessa foundation is proud to partner with the Rehoboth Art League in exhibiting Everyday Life, Everyday People

Art Exhibition: Everyday Life, Everyday People: The Work of Jack Lewis

The Historic Odessa Foundation is honored to be the northern Delaware venue to exhibit the wonderful collection of paintings by the beloved Delaware Artist Jack Lewis (1912-2012). The exhibit titled Everyday Life, Everyday People: Selections from the Nancy and Russell Suniewick Collection is on

Petite Exhibit: Quaker Pioneer: Elizabeth Gurney Fry Sculpture

On display with accompanying contextual material is a small classical molded bisque porcelain bust of the English Quaker Elizabeth “Betsy” Gurney Fry (1780-1845), originally created in 1848 by the London sculptor Mary Rivers. The small bisque sculpture originally in the collection of a Delaware

Middletown High School Advanced Placement Art and Design Exhibit

The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to showcase a representation of artworks created by the Advanced Placement Art and Design studio students of Middletown High School, under the direction of art teacher Kate Huffman. These high school seniors have worked over the course of the school year, and

Introduction to Archaeology - Digging More Than Dirt

The presentation is titled “Archaeology 101 - Introduction to Archaeology - Digging More Than Dirt”, presented by John Bansch, Volunteer Coordinator of Archaeology Projects, Historic Odessa Foundation. Archaeology in Odessa This illustrated PowerPoint presentation will introduce the field of