HOF Acquires Additional 42 Acres

The Board of Directors have announced that the Historic Odessa Foundation just recently acquired the forty-two acre field in front of the Corbit-Sharp House adjacent to the Appoquinimink River. The land was originally acquired by H. Rodney Sharp during his restoration efforts in Historic Odessa in

Lecture: "The Lost Corbit Tannery - Found at Last"

This presentation outlines the results of an archeological research project conducted during the past 4 years by John Bansch, Coordinator of Archeology Projects at Historic Odessa. Delaware Archeology: Research in Odessa In an effort to find the location of the lost Corbit Tannery and to understand

Presentation: "Robert May & Co."

Learn about the latest research discoveries concerning the elusive Robert May & Company, the late eighteenth century contractor of the grand William Corbit House on the Appoquinimink. Until now historians were skeptical and unaware of his whereabouts in the vicinity of Cantwell’s Bridge (later

Photography Exhibit: "Definitely Delaware: Photographs by Kevin Fleming"

On exhibit for the first time in historic Odessa are the outstanding Delaware photographs by the renowned Delaware photographer Kevin Fleming. Explore Delaware’s three counties through the highly detailed and perfectly composed photographs of iconic scenes and hidden treasures. Many of the

Presentation: "Who's Who in the Corbit House Guest Book?"

Discover the fascinating registry of visitors who autographed their names and often included their hometowns and states to H. Rodney Sharp’s The Corbit House guest book. From 1944 to 1959 hundreds of renowned individuals visited the National Historic Landmark house and recorded their presence in

School Program Workshop: Indentured Servant

History Comes Alive! The Historic Odessa Foundation’s school program offers educators a well-documented, interactive and hands-on sampler of 18th century life in colonial Delaware. Although designed specifically with Delaware teachers in mind, our program is broad enough to accommodate school from

2017 Demonstration: Festive Foods

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. The crackle of logs on the fire, the sweet smells of apples and cinnamon, a mouthwatering chicken roasting over the coals are

2017 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

2017 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

Holiday Candlelight Tour - SOLD OUT!

Step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation and explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear. You are invited. Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2017 holiday exhibit and enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins