Our office will be closed from December 24th, 2025, and reopen on January 5th, 2026

Our Garden & Grounds will still be open for visitors to get some fresh air, please see our hours

Historic Sotterley welcomes Scott F. Gray, Ed.D. as Executive Director!

For more information, read our press release

Welcome to Historic Sotterley

We welcome visitors to access and enjoy our grounds, gardens, trails, museum store and guided tours. 

Historic Sotterley is a 300-year-old National Historic Landmark, a UNESCO Site of Memory for the Routes of Enslaved Peoples, and a Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markets Project site.  With honesty and integrity, Sotterley embraces the responsibility of interpreting all aspects of our shared history while serving as an exceptional educational and cultural resource.   

Support Historic Sotterley

Sign up for our e-newsletters.

Stay connected to Historic Sotterley for the latest news, stories, exhibits, events and visitor information.