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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 this spring\, 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:Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Agnes Lightfoot\, Gwen Bankins\, and Dave Brown
DESCRIPTION:June 17\, 2026 – Sotterley descendants Agnes Lightfoot and Gwen Bankins along with author Dave Brown join us to talk about Dave’s new book\, The Kane Family: Slavery to Freedom at Sotterley. The book compiles and preserves the work of Agnes’s mother\, genealogist and historian Agnes Kane Callum. Agnes’s decades of research into her family\, beginning with her great grandfather Hillery Cane\, who was the patriarch of the Cane family enslaved at Sotterley\, helped transform how we understand and share our history at Historic Sotterley. Her work uncovered the family histories of hundreds of descendants connected to Sotterley and laid the foundation for a more complete and honest interpretation of our past. Agnes\, Gwen\, and Dave will be discussing this incredible work\, Agnes Kane Callum’s life and impact\, and the process of compiling and annotating this impressive body of research. \n  \nThis is a FREE hybrid event. Registration is required.\nAll participants are welcome to join us to meet the speaker at the pre-reception at 6:30 pm with light refreshments. \nRegister to Attend In Person\nRegister to Attend Virtually\n  \nAgnes “Callum” Lightfoot is a community leader with more than 20 years of service in civic\, cultural\, and mission-driven organizations. She is known for strong organizational leadership\, strategic planning\, and sustained community engagement. \nShe has a long-standing connection to Historic Sotterley through her mother\, Agnes Kane Callum\, who served on the Sotterley Board for many years—an influence that helped shape Agnes’s lifelong commitment to preservation and public service. \nAgnes currently serves as President of the Democratic Women’s Club of Flagler County and as Florida State Correspondence Secretary for the Democratic Women’s Clubs. She has led multiple nonprofit initiatives\, mobilized volunteers\, and strengthened organizations through effective governance and public outreach.  In addition to her nonprofit work\, she is a Realtor with Weichert Realtors Hallmark Properties in Florida. \n— \nGwendoline Bankins is the President of the Board of Trustees at Historic Sotterley and the first descendant of enslaved individuals at the site to hold this leadership role. A St. Mary’s County native\, she is known for her deep love of community and over 30 years of service in local and state volunteer outreach programs focused on awareness\, healing\, and hope. \nGwen serves as Chair of the Descendant-led Day of Unity and Healing and was the descendant lead in Sotterley’s Community Archaeology Initiative in June. She has also chairs the site’s Preservation\, Restoration\, and Interpretation Committee. Beyond Sotterley\, she is active in regional efforts to advance racial equity\, serving on steering committees for Dismantling Racism and Privilege in Southern Maryland and the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area. \nA committed Law Enforcement Chaplain\, Gwen supports the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and holds leadership roles with the International Conference of Police Chaplains. Her work bridges history\, service\, and healing—centering truth\, community connection\, and inclusive storytelling. \n— \nDave Brown is a retired diplomat and university educator. Since 2000\, he has volunteered as a docent at Sotterley and once served on its Board of Trustees. He has written books and articles related to Sotterley including Sotterley: Its People and Their Worlds (2010)\, George Plater of Sotterley (2014) and The Barber Family: From Slavery\, Through Segregation and The Civil Rights Movement (2023)\, the last co-authored with Donald Barber.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-agnes-lightfoot-and-dave-brown/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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