Exhibit: American Impressions: Plein Air Paintings by Jacalyn Beam

The Historic Odessa Foundation is delighted to present the art exhibition identified as American Impressions: Plein Air Paintings by Jacalyn Beam. The art exhibition features a pleasing collection of the award-winning Centerville, Delaware artist’s visionary plein air oil paintings. Beam was born in

Petite Exhibit: Traveling Trunks

After nearly a year and a half of pandemic induced restrictions, Americans are beginning to travel again domestically as vaccination rates against Covid increase, one is sure to dust off the luggage and decide when and where it is safe to visit first. On display as a group for the first time is a

FREE: Let's Go Fly a Kite

Come Fly a Kite on the Lawn of the Corbit House. Bring your own kite and start flying! *Photo Caption: This souvenir spoon c. 1860-1910, was made in Philadelphia and depicts Benjamin Franklin with kite in hand. From the HOF Mary Corbit Warner collection.

HOF opens for Tours!

Historic Odessa reopens for Spring tours on May 1st. HOF is open to the public through December, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM – 4:30 PM and Sunday 1 PM – 4:30 PM, Monday by reservation. Plan Your Visit » Historic Odessa: A 'Must-Do' in Delaware! Spring is a beautiful time to visit Historic Odessa

Outdoor Walking Tour

Join us the second Thursday of every month for an evening outdoor tour of the houses at Historic Odessa. Outdoor candlelight walking tours are offered the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm by reservation. Tours begin at the Stone Barn, c.1812, located behind the National Historic Register

Outdoor Walking Tour

Join us the second Thursday of every month for an evening outdoor tour of the houses at Historic Odessa. Outdoor candlelight walking tours are offered the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm by reservation. Tours begin at the Stone Barn, c.1812, located behind the National Historic Register

Outdoor Walking Tour

Join us the second Thursday of every month for an evening outdoor tour of the houses at Historic Odessa. Outdoor candlelight walking tours are offered the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm by reservation. Tours begin at the Stone Barn, c.1812, located behind the National Historic Register

2021 Annual Easter Egg Hunt Cancelled for Weather

Historic Odessa's annual Easter Egg hunt takes place Sunday, March 28th at the Wilson-Warner House. Easter Egg Hunt at Odessa Canceled Today’s Easter Egg Hunt is canceled due to inclement weather. However, registered participants may stop by the Visitors Center, between 1-4pm, to pick up the craft

2021 Demonstration: Festive Foods

The crackle of logs on the fire, the sweet smells of apples and cinnamon, a mouthwatering chicken roasting over the coals….top off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as the Historic Odessa hearth cooks prepare delicious 18th century recipes typically enjoyed during the holiday season

2021 Demonstration: Festive Foods

The crackle of logs on the fire, the sweet smells of apples and cinnamon, a mouthwatering chicken roasting over the coals….top off your holiday tour at the Collins-Sharp House as the Historic Odessa hearth cooks prepare delicious 18th century recipes typically enjoyed during the holiday season