Lecture: "Can Archaeology Help Find the Lost Corbit Tannery?"

A PowerPoint presentation will be presented by John Bansch, a current volunteer of the Historic Odessa Foundation and past-president of the Sussex Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Delaware (2006 to 2010). The first part of the presentation will describe how archaeology is used to find

Lecture: Examing Paint Colors

Join us for an afternoon examining paint colors in Historic Odessa! This lecture/ tour by Catherine Adams Masek, will include an hour long power point presentation in the Bank building to acquaint us with the paint colors that were popular c.1700-1900, the usage of such colors in Odessa, and other

An Old English Christmas of Washington Irving

This Christmas season be delighted with the Christmas exhibit at the English-Georgian style Wilson Warner House (c. 1769) that is transformed into the storied English countryside home, Bracebridge Hall. The quaint exhibit is inspired by the story of Old Christmas from the sketchbook of the 19th

Red Where? A Collection of Earthenware Pottery

Discover the Historic Odessa Foundation’s collection of redware pottery on display now through mid-October in the historic Bank Building on the corner of Second and Main Streets in Odessa. These utilitarian vessels included plates, platters, bowls, jugs, jars, mugs, cake and butter molds, and even

Lecture: Eleazer McComb, Colonial Family Artifacts

FREE Lecture presented by the curator of the exhibit, Brian Miller, HOF Assistant Curator: Wednesday, June 20, 7 p.m., Historic Odessa Foundation’s Bank Building Meeting Room. Discover some interesting facts about one of Delaware’s colonial statesmen, Eleazer McComb and his family. Hear about the

Eleazer McComb, Colonial Family Artifacts

Together again for the first time in over two hundred years are fourteen letters that Eleazer McComb wrote to his future wife Lydia Irons and other artifacts related to the McComb family. Step into the Corbit Sharp House parlor (a National Historic Landmark House) to view the display of McComb’s

Azalea Garden Prints for Sale

Prints of Jerry & Helen Unruh's Azalea Garden are now for sale at the Visitors Center. 8"x10" Print - $45.00

2012 Candlelight Tours & Coupon!

Every Friday evening in April, enjoy a guided tour of the Historic Houses of Odessa and receive a 10% off coupon to Cantwell's Tavern. Tours are by reservation only. Please make a reservation for Cantwell's Tavern if you'll be dining before or after the tour. ***The coupon for Cantwell's Taven is

Candlelight Tours & Coupon Apr 2012

Every Friday evening in April, enjoy a guided tour of the Historic Houses of Odessa and receive a 10% off coupon to Cantwell's Tavern. Tours are by reservation only. Please make a reservation for Cantwell's Tavern if you'll be dining before or after the tour. ***The coupon for Cantwell's Taven is

2012 Candlelight Tours & Coupon!

Every Friday evening in April, enjoy a guided tour of the Historic Houses of Odessa and receive a 10% off coupon to Cantwell's Tavern. Tours are by reservation only. Please make a reservation for Cantwell's Tavern if you'll be dining before or after the tour. ***The coupon for Cantwell's Taven is