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By Invitation Only: Members Holiday Party

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Historic Odessa Foundation invite you to attend the 12th Annual Member Holiday Party Monday, December 12 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 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 at Historic Odessa featured by Delaware Online

This week DelawareOnline.com featured Odessa as one of the top five holiday attractions to see this November! Christmas in Odessa is a self-guided walking tour of private homes and public buildings, many dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, decorated for the holidays. Christmas in Odessa The
Christmas at Historic Odessa featured by Delaware Online

Paint Your Own Nutcracker

Join in on the holiday fun planned for the whole family by painting your own wooden nutcracker. Design your own heirloom decoration with patience and creativity. All the materials are included in this family workshop. A guided tour of the Christmas exhibit, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, at the
Paint Your Own Nutcracker

FREE: Halloween Event

Come to a fun Halloween event in historic Odessa, Del. Parade through the garden, bring a carved pumpkin for the contest and age-appropriate crafts will be held in the Wilson-Warner Stable. Halloween in Odessa: Pumpkins, Crafts and More! For more information and reservations, please call (302) 378
FREE: Halloween Event

HOF Featured by Stuart Clarke Photography

Stuart Clarke Photography featured the Historic Odessa Foundation as a top pick for "Historic Houses Decorated For Christmas". A total of 16 historic houses from across the United States were featured based on creative design, historical accuracy, and holiday spirit. View full article » Every year
HOF Featured by Stuart Clarke Photography

2016 Storybook Trees Exhibit

Interpreting works of classic literature for the holidays has been a tradition at the Historic Odessa Foundation for more than a quarter of a century. This year, you are invited to tour the National Historic Register Wilson-Warner House as it is transformed into vignettes inspired by E.T.A. Hoffman
2013 Storybook Trees

2016 Storybook Trees Registration Begins

Please join us in this festive display of over 30 trees decorated by local families, schools, and organizations showcasing books and works of children’s literature. Our Storybook trees exhibit is designed to promote reading and literacy, and is appropriate for all age groups. Participants choose a
2018 Storybook Trees Registration Ends November 2nd