This 19th-century American sterling silver chatelaine purse is only 2.5" x 2" and was designed with an extendable accordion gate opening. The monogrammed lid with the initials “SCC” for Sarah Corbit Curtis (1871-1952) was presented to HOF by her namesake granddaughter in 2004.

Many thanks to Karl Lengel, Delaware Public Media's Morning Edition host, for spotlighting this Saturday's Historic Odessa Brewfest and the history of Odessa in this interview with HOF's Executive Director Debbie Buckson. (6-minute listen) #HOB23

What a "hoppy" day we had at the 10th annual Odessa Brewfest! HOF and Cantwell's Tavern thank everyone who came out to celebrate this milestone year with us! We couldn't have done it without our wonderful sponsors and dedicated, hardworking volunteers and staff. Thank you! #HOB23

Historic Odessa's Visitor Center, including the current exhibition, will be 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 9/16 & 9/17 for a private event. Tours will be open, and tickets can be purchased at the Pump House across the street from the Visitor Center and Cantwell's Tavern. historicodessa.org

Many thanks again to everyone who came out to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Odessa Brewfest! Photos from the day are now up on the website. Cheers! odessabrewfest.com/photo-gallery/… Cantwell's Tavern #HOB23 #odessabrewfest2023 #HistoricOdessaBrewfest #Delaware

Join us this Thursday, 9/21, 4:30 p.m., for a 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 in celebration of “A Storied Past: Collections of Historic Odessa,” by Philip Zimmerman, and published this summer by @RLPGBooks. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Join us this Thurs., 9/28, 6 p.m., for an Artist Reception for the exhibit 𝑨 𝑾𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆: 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑳𝒐𝒖𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒂𝒔 𝑱𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒏, on display through 10/29. historicodessa.org/news/artist-re… #ArtistReception

A veritable bounty of faux fare adorns the tables of Historic Odessa's homes throughout the year, and this holiday season will be no exception. The talents of artists who create food props are currently on display through 12/31, in the Wilson-Warner House. historicodessa.org/news/petite-ex…

The Historic Odessa Foundation is pleased to present a new exhibition opening tomorrow, 10/31 through 12/31 - RISE-NEW DIMENSIONS: Photography by Avi Gold. A reception will be held 11/2, at 6 p.m., with the photographer. Reservations, call 302-378-4119. historicodessa.org/news/photograp…

We were thrilled to have Jaccii Farris and her crew of The 302 on Me TV 2 stop by on 11/20 to tape a segment for an upcoming hour-long Christmas special with Historic Odessa's Associate Curator Brian Miller. #christmas2023 #Holidays #holidayseason #HappyHolidays #Delaware

The Historic Odessa Foundation is proud to be a Town Partner of the 59th annual Christmas in Odessa. Organized by the Women's Club of Odessa, the one-day-only holiday historic house tour takes place this Sat., 12/2, 10 am-5 pm. christmasinodessa.org

We're officially open for the 2024 season! We kick it off with a celebration of the 120th birthday of the beloved American children's author Dr. Seuss - Theodor Seuss Geisel (b. 3/2/1904). Join us tomorrow 3/2, 1-3 pm for readings and crafts. historicodessa.org/news/celebrati… #DrSeuss

Starting at 6 PM today we have a chance to make your gift do even more. Through #DoMore24DE, Delaware's biggest giving day, your help will ensure Delaware students & teachers in need of financial assistance can participate in our programming all year. domore24delaware.org/fundraisers/hi…

𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Join us on Friday, 3/29 for a school tour sampler designed just for homeschoolers. Take your family back in time to explore the 18th century in colonial Odessa. Click the link for more info, or call 302-378-4119. historicodessa.org/news/spring-ho…

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓔𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻! Wishing everyone a day filled with joy, love, and all the blessings of this beautiful season. May your Easter be as bright and colorful as spring itself! #Easter #spring #springflowers #historicodessade

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲: 𝗛𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 Books and magazines on Architecture, Decorative Arts, Furniture, Delaware History and more. Also "A Storied Past: Collections of Historic Odessa" For info, visit historicodessa.org/news/book-sale…

𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙨 We are very excited to showcase the talent of fiber artist Charlese Phillips in an exhibition of her work opening April 30th through June 30th. ow.ly/zhBx50RjUn3 #fiberartist

Small Wonder with big charm! Many thanks to Delaware Today's Sydney Livingston for including Historic Odessa in her spotlight. delawaretoday.com/life-style/cha… Cantwell's Tavern #Delaware #delawaretoday #smallwonder #firststate #NationalHistoricLandmark #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces

Join us this Thurs., 5/9, at 6 PM, as HOF welcomes the talented Delaware artist Charlese Phillips at an artist's reception that is being held in conjunction with her solo exhibition "Feeling Inspired: The Fiber Art of Charlese Phillips." historicodessa.org/news/artist-re… #FiberArt

A huge thanks to writer Adam Waxman and Middletown Life Magazine (Chester County PRESS) for this thoroughly wonderful article about the Odessa Brewfest to be held 9/6. The article appears in the latest Fall/Winter edition of Middletown Life. #beerfestival ow.ly/6gv850WFgij