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From Legacy to Leadership: Answering the Call
June 22, 2025 – Join us in honoring a truly momentous occasion as Ms. Gwendoline Bankins becomes the first descendant of the enslaved at Historic Sotterley to be elected President of the Board of Trustees—and the first in the State of Maryland to serve in this distinguished role.
Enjoy an inspiring afternoon featuring:
A welcoming reception in honor of Ms. Bankins
Open house tours of historic structures
Historical presentations and interpretive displays
Live entertainment
Wagon Rides
A tribute to Historic Sotterley’s commitment to truthfully telling our shared history
We request that you RSVP by Thursday, June 12th at the link below if you will be attending. Please feel free to pass this invitation to friends and family – the more the merrier.