St. Mary’s County History Day Highlights the Brilliant Minds of our Students
On Saturday, April 18th, 2026, students from across St. Mary’s County joined us at the Leonardtown Public Library to present the history projects they been working on for weeks to…
Read MoreBald Eagle Nest Photography Walk at Historic Sotterley
Written & Photographs by Ken Barlow, 14 April 2026 On Saturday, 11 April 2026, Historic Sotterley in Hollywood, MD hosted a Bald Eagle Nest Photography Walk (Figure 1). Photographers from…
Read MoreHonoring John Hanson Briscoe
Friday, April 10th, 2026, would have been John Hanson Briscoe’s 92nd birthday. We invite you to join us in celebrating the legacy of a man that left a mark not…
Read MoreThe Maryland Flag: A Symbol of Healing
Marylanders are a unique bunch! We take our state flag seriously. Very seriously. Our iconic flag adorns not only flag poles, but socks, shoes, shirts, beanies, scarves and, in the…
Read MoreTogether We Grow: Celebrating Agriculture Week at Historic Sotterley
This week we celebrate National Agriculture Week. This year’s theme, “Together We Grow: Celebrating 250 Years of Progress in Agriculture,” explores centuries of agricultural history in our nation and expresses…
Read MoreAn Ode to the Patuxent
For more than 320 years, Sotterley has stood looking out over the Patuxent River, the longest river running exclusively within Maryland’s borders. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, Sotterley’s prime…
Read MoreHonoring Agnes Kane Callum
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 would have been Trustee Emeritus Agnes Kane Callum’s 101st birthday. Each year, we celebrate this brilliant, dedicated woman and the enduring legacy she has left on…
Read MoreA reminder of the urgency and reality of preservation
A recent article on The BayNet revealed that a St. Mary’s County landmark was lost this month. Located in Leonardtown, the telescopic style farmhouse, referred to by many as “The…
Read MoreEagle Watch 2026
As the weather slowly (very slowly) but surely starts to turn a little warmer, it’s time for us to keep a close eye on Historic Sotterley’s Bald Eagle nest! Pax…
Read MoreDescendant Spotlight: Nocola Williams
Last week was Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators Week, and this week is International Black Women in the Arts Week. A shining example of both, today we’re giving a huge…
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