Closed Easter Sunday

We are closed Easter Sunday!

Adornment: Female Family Treasures

Now on view until mid-May, the Historic Odessa Foundation presents Adornment: Female Family Treasures. This exhibit gives an intimate view into the lives of historic Odessa’s most prominent women and speaks to the everyday lives of these genteel ladies. From eighteenth century mourning jewelry to

Furniture Study Day

The furniture on exhibit in the houses of Historic Odessa deserves your attention! There are many original Corbit furnishings as well as key examples made by John Janvier and the several excellent furniture makers he trained and employed in Odessa from the 1770s on. Aside from local interest, this

Home School Day

Join us for a school tour sampler designed just for homeschoolers. Take your family back in time to explore the 18th century. The Historic Odessa Foundation is an enclave of historic buildings and gardens located in the small community of Odessa, Delaware, on the banks of the Appoquinimink River

Fall Hearth Cooking Workshop & Luncheon

Roll up your sleeves, tie your apron and join us at the hearth of the Collins-Sharp House as we prepare a delicious fall luncheon. Using the recipes, tools and techniques of the 18th century, our costumed hearth cooks will assist you in creating a mid-day feast featuring the bounty of the autumn

Home School Day

Join us for a school tour sampler designed just for homeschoolers. Take your family back in time to explore the 18th century. The Historic Odessa Foundation is an enclave of historic buildings and gardens located in the small community of Odessa, Delaware, on the banks of the Appoquinimink River

Tuesdays are Free through March 27th!

Now open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. (previously open Wednesday through Sunday), the Historic Odessa Foundation offers tours to the public, families, groups and schools of its landmark Delaware properties that house the foundation’s collection

HOF opens for Spring!

HOF reopens for Spring tours, along with new hours! Tuesday - Saturday 10am-4:30pm and Sunday 1:00pm-4:30pm.

Members Only Celebration of Holiday Exhibit

Members only party to celebrate the opening of the Holiday exhibit, as well as Cantwell's Tavern. Formal invitation to be mailed and reservations are required.

Member Preview of Holiday Exhibit - Rescheduled

The Members Only party scheduled for Tuesday, November 15th has been rescheduled. The party will now take place Monday, December 5th. Formal invitation to be mailed.