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Course Description

Historic Odessa 18th and 19th Century America | Discover historic Odessa, Del., through lectures and learn about the busy colonial shipping port on the Delaware River. This tiny port towns architecture and quality of tradesmen spoke to the economic success of the town, which was the secret source of grains and flour for King Louis of France. The 19th-century railroad bypassed it, and this sleepy village remains today nearly unchanged in architecture and town planning. $48 tuition.

Learner Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the domestic and commercial development in river towns of the 18th -19th century; Recognize authentic 18th century one and two story construction techniques used in houses, commercial buildings, out buildings, taverns, barns and stables; Differentiate between houses of different socioeconomic status; Compare and contrast settlement patterns of a town like Odessa with Annapolis; Discuss the importance of documentation and restoration of historic structures.
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Section Title
Histodessa 18/19th Cen America
Section Schedule
Jan 04, 2027 to Jan 25, 2027
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
12:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Jan 04, 2027 to Jan 11, 2027
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
12:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Jan 25, 2027
Schedule
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Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $48.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 03, 2027
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 03, 2027
Instructors
  • Theresa Masek

Section Notes

Note: No class on Jan 18.
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