[1] The original building was constructed in 1869 by Nova Scotia Pony Express rider, Corey O’Dell.

A Victorian house in Greek revival style, it is part of the Historic District of Annapolis Royal.

[2] Corey O’Dell, who was an innkeeper and rider for the Nova Scotia Pony Express, built the house in 1869.

Previous to the opening of the O'Dell House Museum, the local collection of artefacts and archives were stored at the Officer's Quarters at Fort Anne.

The house presents a collection of mainly 19th-century items related to the history of Annapolis Royal and the surrounding area.