July 10, 2026 - Get ready for a roaring good time with the Mobile Library at Historic Sotterley! Join us for a family-friendly dinosaur documentary and travel back to the age of the dinosaurs. Discover fascinating fossils, explore hands-on dinosaur activities, and browse books from the Mobile Library. After the film, stick around for dino-themed…

July 11, 2026 - Second Saturday Family Nights at Historic Sotterley brings the perfect blend of summer fun, local flavor, and down‑home charm. Enjoy delicious eats from Bailey’s Food Truck, buy fresh local finds at the farmer's market, and let the kids dive into farm games and wagon rides around Sotterley’s beautiful grounds. Starting at…

This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.   July 18, 2026 - Celebrate America's 250th with an 1776 Tea Party at Historic Sotterley! The afternoon will include a special presentation on George Washington's Spies by Historic Sotterley's Interpretive Programs Manager, Katherine Humphries. Also called the Culper Spy Ring, Washington's spies were a…

July 24 - 26, 2026 - Trades have always been the backbone of society. From blacksmiths to woodworkers and carpenters, their tools have evolved but their skills have remained a necessity. This weekend, Historic Sotterley is offering its guided tours with additional notes on the trades that built Sotterley and made it possible. Tours will…

SATURDAY. JULY 25 at HISTORIC SOTTERLEY Rain or Shine.    Local artists.     Variety of sounds. Free parking.   Vendors and food trucks. For more info Go To:  www.SoMDLive.com  

August 7 - 9, 2026 - For centuries, humans have relied on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for transportation and trade. From providing high-traffic trade routes to providing an avenue for the pursuit of freedom, these iconic waterways defined an entire region. This weekend, Historic Sotterley is offering its guided tours with additional notes…

August 8, 2026 - Second Saturday Family Nights at Historic Sotterley brings the perfect blend of summer fun, local flavor, and down‑home charm. Enjoy delicious eats from Bailey’s Food Truck, buy fresh local finds at the farmer's market, and let the kids dive into farm games and wagon rides around Sotterley’s beautiful grounds. Starting at…

August 21 - 23, 2026 - This weekend, Historic Sotterley will be hosting our annual Day of Unity and Healing, which is a descendant-led event focused on shared history and understanding. In honor of this event, Historic Sotterley will be offering its guided tours with an additional focus on the history of slavery and examples…

September 9, 2026 - An electrifying global history of a not-so local war. When we think of the American Revolution, we often picture a parochial drama: thirteen colonies squaring off against the British Crown in a spirited bid for independence. But this version of the story is only half the truth—and perhaps not even the…

September 11 - 13, 2026 - With more than 320 years of history under its belt, Sotterley has been witness to a wide breadth of American military history and was home to several members of the military, including Herbert Satterlee, who served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. This weekend, Historic Sotterley’s guided tours will…

September 12, 2026 - Second Saturday Family Nights at Historic Sotterley brings the perfect blend of summer fun, local flavor, and down‑home charm. Enjoy delicious eats from Bailey’s Food Truck, buy fresh local finds at the farmer's market, and let the kids dive into farm games and wagon rides around Sotterley’s beautiful grounds. Starting at…

September 25 - 27, 2026 - September is Underground Railroad Month, and although Sotterley has yet to discover any direct connections to the Underground Railroad, we do have stories of the pursuit of freedom and the self-emancipation of enslaved individuals. This weekend, Historic Sotterley will be offering its guided tours with an extra focus on…