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Bake Oven Workshop - SOLD OUT!

April 30, 2018

Nothing smells better than bread fresh out of the oven - join our hearth cooks as we fire up our outdoor bake oven for a day of bread baking. Space in the oven is limited, so make your reservation early. Reservations are required , 302-378-4119. HOF Members $5.00 / $10.00

2018 HOF Celebrates Harriet Tubman Day

March 16, 2018

Celebrate Harriet Tubman Day by visiting our National Park Service Network to Freedom exhibit, “Freedom Seekers: the Odessa Story”. Join our docents from 10am to 4pm as they follow in the footsteps of Sam, a fugitive slave from Maryland who was given refuge in the Corbit-Sharp House. The Underground

2018 Annual Easter Egg Hunt - FREE

March 25, 2018

Historic Odessa's annual Easter Egg hunt takes place Sunday, March 25th at the Wilson-Warner House. The hunt is for toddlers to 5th graders—bring your Easter baskets and join in fun! Egg hunt and craft. Easter Egg Hunt at Odessa Designated areas will be set aside for two age groups: Pre-K through

As Precious as Gold: A History of Tea Caddies from the Bramble Collection

April 3 –August 26, 2018

The Historic Odessa Foundation is pleased to announce As Precious as Gold: A History of Tea Caddies from The Bramble Collection, a temporary exhibition that includes 18th and 19th century tea caddies from the vast Bramble collection, opening on April 3, and continuing through August 26, 2018. The

HOF Hosts Vinyasa Flow Yoga w Meghan

December 21, 2017

Meghan will guide you through a Vinyasa Flow (breath linked movement) class each Thursday morning in the beautiful Visitor's Center, 201 Main St., Odessa. Beginners are always encouraged to try their first class here in our non-judgmental and welcoming community. All classes are just $10 to drop in

HOF Hosts Vinyasa Flow Yoga w Meghan

December 19, 2017

Meghan will guide you through a Vinyasa Flow (breath linked movement) class each Tuesday evening in the beautiful Visitor's Center, 201 Main St., Odessa. Beginners are always encouraged to try their first class here in our non-judgmental and welcoming community. Yoga at Historic Odessa All classes

Odessa Holiday Party

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The Board of Directors and Staff of the Historic Odessa Foundation invited all Historic Odessa members to attend the 13th Annual Member Holiday Party on Monday, December 11th. From 6pm to 9pm members gathered at Cantwell’s Tavern for food, drinks, and merry-making. Candlelight holiday tours of museum houses were also available for those in attendance.

Holiday Candlelight Tour 2017 Hosted by Associate Curator - SOLD OUT!

December 21, 2017

Get into the Christmas spirit by attending a special evening candlelight guided tour offered by the curator of the Christmas exhibit, A Visit from St. Nicholas, at the National Historic Register, Wilson-Warner House, c. 1769. Enjoy hearing this classic Christmas poem while learning about the

Holiday Candlelight Tour 2017 Hosted by Associate Curator - SOLD OUT!

By Invitation Only: 2017 Members Holiday Party

December 11, 2017

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Historic Odessa Foundation invite you to attend the 13th Annual Member Holiday Party Monday, December 11th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Cantwell’s Tavern in historic Odessa, Delaware. Reservations are limited! R.S.V.P. Jennifer Cabell Kostik (302) 378-4119 Tickets

By Invitation Only: Members Holiday Party - SOLD OUT!

Christmas Tradition and Charm

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Corinne Mandell, a travel blogger from Philadelphia, recently made the trip to Historic Odessa, Delaware to "experience the holiday cheer and the historic homes in person." Corinne describes the town of Odessa and the historic houses in wonderful detail, effortlessly bringing the special holiday exhibits to life. Read all about it » About Corinne and Reverberations Reverberations is a blog about travel, tea and a special love for German culture & language.

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