Fall Homeschool Day, 9am - SOLD OUT!

Join us for a school tour sampler designed just for homeschoolers. Take your family back in time to explore the 18th century in colonial Odessa. Our site offers a unique and well-documented picture of early American life in our interactive, hands-on educational workshops. Unique events for

2022 Storybook Trees Registration Begins

To reserve a tree for the 2022 Holiday Tour season or for more information on creating a tree with your family, club, or school visit, please download and submit the registration form via fax or email. Storybook Trees for the Holidays The Historic Odessa Foundation celebrates classic children’s

Saturdays at the Hearth: Preserving Summer's Bounty

“Preserving Summer’s Bounty” Explore the Collins-Sharp House and working kitchen garden with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. Savor the aromas of dishes cooked over and open fire using the tools, recipes and techniques commonly

HOF Celebrates Juneteenth

The Historic Odessa Foundation recognizes Juneteenth, the traditional celebration dating to 1865 commemorating the end of slavery in America. Tours of the National Park Service Network to Freedom exhibit: “Freedom Seekers: the Odessa Story” will be offered free of charge and open to the public

Saturdays at the Hearth: Tomatoes, Peppers and Squash

“Tomatoes, Peppers and Squash” Explore the Collins-Sharp House with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. Savor the aromas of dishes cooked over an open fire using the tools, recipes and techniques commonly found in colonial Odessa

Saturdays at the Hearth: Fresh From the Garden

“Fresh From the Garden” Explore the Collins-Sharp House and working kitchen garden with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. Savor the aromas of dishes cooked over and open fire using the tools, recipes and techniques commonly

2022 Saturdays at the Hearth: Spring Treats

“Spring Treats” Explore the Collins-Sharp House with your guide as our costumed interpreters capture the sights and flavors of authentic 18th century cooking. Savor the aromas of dishes cooked over an open fire using the tools, recipes and techniques commonly found in colonial Odessa. We focus our

Spring Homeschool Day - SOLD OUT!

Join us for a school tour sampler designed just for homeschoolers. Take your family back in time to explore the 18th century in colonial Odessa. Our site offers a unique and well-documented picture of early American life in our interactive, hands-on educational workshops. Unique events for

Field Trip Fair at Winterthur

Looking for field trip ideas to spark your students’ imaginations in history, science, art, and more? Meet with representatives from area institutions, offering workshops, field trips, and virtual programs for students from pre-K through high school. Participating organizations include Auburn

Harriet Tubman Bicentennial

HOF celebrates the role of local underground railroad agents and the life of Harriet Tubman marking 200 years since her birth in Dorchester County, Maryland. “Freedom Seekers: the Odessa Story” will be free to the public. The Underground Railroad in Delaware For more information, please visit: http