2019, HOF opens for Spring

Historic Odessa reopens for Spring tours on March 1. HOF is open to the public March 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

HOF Secondary School Program Workshop

Teachers and administrators are invited to a workshop showcasing the HOF’s new secondary program workshops. Teachers and administrators are invited to a workshop showcasing the HOF’s new secondary program workshops: Fireside Feasts, Freedom Seekers: the Odessa Story and other Slave Narratives and

Shakespeare, Poe & Fiends: A Night of Readings from the Dark Side

Delaware Shakespeare Festival returns to a world of specters and spirits this October with a performance of “Shakespeare, Poe & Fiends: A Night of Readings from the Dark Side,” at Historic Odessa’s Stone Stable. Actors will read seasonally spooky selections from the plays of Shakespeare and the

Save the Date: 6th Annual Odessa Brewfest

The annual Odessa Brewfest comes to historic Odessa on Saturday, September 7th, 2019. All attendees have access to food & merchandise vendors, live bands, sponsor tables, and more! Your ticket to the Odessa Brewfest gets you unlimited sampling of beer during the full duration of the festival. 6th

Quilters Day

Calling all quilters and needlewomen…please join HOF staff and volunteers for our annual “Sew In.” Participants gather to sew and socialize with others with similar interests and should bring their projects, sewing equipment, and a bag lunch. Historic Odessa Sew-In Beverages are provided. In

2019 Annual Easter Egg Hunt - FREE

Historic Odessa's annual Easter Egg hunt takes place Sunday, April 14th at the Wilson-Warner House. The hunt is for toddlers to 5th graders—join in the fun! Easter Egg Hunt at Odessa Designated areas will be set aside for the four different age groups. Following the hunt, age-appropriate crafts will

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. Juneteenth: The End of

Workshop: How Does Your Garden Grow?

Explore the plants typically found in the backyards of 18th century Odessa Join us at the Collins-Sharp House kitchen garden as we explore the plants typically found in the backyards of 18th century Odessa. Examine their uses in foods, medicines and even the scrub buckets of colonial households

Workshop: Sweet Spring Treats - SOLD OUT!

Nothing smells better than sweet desserts fresh out of the oven. Join our hearth cooks as we fire up the outdoor oven for a day of baking sweet spring fruit tarts. Space in the oven is limited so make your reservations early. Reservations are required , 302-378-4119. HOF Members $10.00 / $15.00

Spring Homeschool Day

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