Open Daily - Holiday Exhibit

Daily tours of the Holiday Exhibit.

Lecture: "Toyland" by "Antiques Roadshow" Vintage Toy Appraiser, Noel Barrett

JUST ANNOUNCED! Any fan of PBS’ Antiques Roadshow will be familiar with the mustachioed and pony-tailed Noel Barrett, the show’s resident vintage toy appraiser, who will be coming to the Historic Houses of Odessa on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1:30 p.m. to present a free lecture on vintage toys and to

Lecture: “The Corbit Tannery - A Delaware Industry Lost In Time”

This lecture is being hosted by the Historic Odessa Foundation in celebration of International Archaeology Day - - a world-wide celebration of archaeology-related events. This presentation will highlight the importance of tanneries in colonial Delaware and describe what a tannery looked like. The

Myth-understandings Workshop

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Debunking American History Myths - Mary Miley Theobald*, Historian and Freelance Writer (Death by Petticoat, 2012) PRESENTERS “Firsts, Bests, and Onlys: Some Thoughts and Cautions Regarding Historical Superlatives” - Glenn E. Campbell, Senior Historian, Historic Annapolis Foundation

Lecture: "Dear Lou: Civil War Letters from Capt Charles Corbit"- Members Free

When 25-year old Odessa Captain Charles Corbit rode into Westminster, Maryland, with his inexperienced 1st Delaware Cavalry just a few days before the Battle of Gettysburg, he had no idea that 24 hours away his little band would collide with famed Confederate cavalryman J. E. B. Stuart leading 6,000

Summer Internship 2013

HOF Participates in Community Yard Sale at the Library!

Yard Sale participants are invited to a free hearth cooking demonstration in the Collins-Sharp house, located directly across from the library. For more information, please visit the Corbit-Calloway Library website.

Holiday Candlelight Tour

You are invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation and explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear! Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2013 holiday exhibit and enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins

Holiday Candlelight Tour

You are invited to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation and explore the Christmas traditions of yesteryear! Participants experience a special candlelight tour of our 2013 holiday exhibit and enjoy champagne and festive treats in front of a roaring fire at the Collins

2013 Storybook Trees

Please join us for a tour of 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