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SUMMARY:Temporary Exhibit - Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:May – June\, 2026 – This traveling exhibit is on loan to Historic Sotterley from Maryland Humanities. It explores the evolution of one of our most important American freedoms from its earliest incarnation in the Maryland Colony to its role in contemporary society\, and is part of an extended project designed to encourage all citizens to think critically about the roles of a free press to self-government in democracy. \nWe are honored to be the only host site of this exhibit in Southern Maryland\, and will be expanding the exhibit to include examples of the impact of the press on Historic Sotterley throughout its lifetime. \nYou can view this temporary exhibit in our Visitor Experience Center on Fridays through Sundays.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/temporary-exhibit-revolutionary-maryland-freedom-of-the-press-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Weekend - Mom's tours are 1/2 off!
DESCRIPTION:May 8-10\, 2026 – Looking to spend time with your mom this Mother’s Day? Spend the day at Historic Sotterley! \nHistoric Sotterley will have an extra focus on the women of Sotterley from Friday May 8th to Sunday May 10th. To make the day extra special\, Moms get their tours for half off! Tickets can be purchased at Sotterley’s Visitor Center on the day of the tour. Other tour participants will need to buy their tickets at normal price. \nTours will be offered on Friday & Saturday at 10:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, and 2:00 pm and on Sunday at 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. For more information about our hours and pricing\, check our visit page.  \nHistoric Sotterley’s guided tours allow visitors an intimate perspective of the lives and cultures of those that owned\, lived\, and worked in the historic Manor House\, enslaved or free\, over three centuries of American history. Tours this weekend will have an extra focus on the women of Sotterley\, from Rebecca Bowles\, the second wife of Sotterley’s first owner\, to Ruth Barber\, one of Sotterley’s last residents. Visitors will learn about how these women influenced Sotterley’s history and set the course for its future. \nThe tour is on the ground floor spaces and is approximately 45-60 minutes in length. The 18th Century Manor House doorways may not accommodate all wheelchairs or walkers in some rooms of the house. Please call in advance for full access details. \nAfter the tour\, Sotterley offers a museum gift shop\, beautiful trails\, expansive gardens\, access to a quiet creek\, and additional exhibits to explore and learn from. Tour attendees are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy all that the grounds have to offer with their mom. Historic Sotterley is a “Leave No Trace” site\, so please be prepared to pack out any trash and leftover food when you leave.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/mothers-day-weekend-moms-tours-are-1-2-off/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:May 9\, 2026 – Historic Sotterley is offering an opportunity to celebrate the important women in your life with an afternoon tea service. The service will be held in the beautifully restored Historic Barn event space and feature special guest Maria Derisavi to talk about her year being Miss Maryland 2025. \nThe afternoon’s menu will include delicate tea sandwiches\, artful scones\, a variety of sweets\, and an array of chocolates paired with three delicious varieties of tea and lemonade. There will be special door prizes. \nDate: May 9th\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 pm\nPrice: $50 | $35 for students | $25 for children under 16\nLocation: 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD 20636 \nBuy Tickets Here!\nTicket price also includes a curator’s choice Women of Sotterley guided tour. Historic Sotterley’s guided tours allow visitors an intimate perspective of the lives and cultures of those that owned\, lived\, and worked in the historic Manor House\, enslaved or free\, over three centuries of American history. Tours this weekend will have an extra focus on the women of Sotterley\, from Rebecca Bowles\, the second wife of Sotterley’s first owner\, to Ruth Barber\, one of Sotterley’s last residents. Attendees will learn about how these women influenced Sotterley’s history and set the course for its future\, with special additions and commentary. \nTour times are available at: \n10:30 am\n11:00 am\n12:00 pm\n12:30 pm\n1:30 pm\n2:00 pm\n2:30 pm \nPlease allow at least two hours before the tea service to take the themed guided tour and self-guided tour of the grounds. Guided tours will be first come serve. Please just arrive at the Visitor Experience Center and provide the name on your tea RSVP to the shop staff.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/mothers-day-afternoon-tea/
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