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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:Themed Tours - Pursuit of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:June 19-21\, 206 – In honor of Juneteenth\, Historic Sotterley is offering its guided tours with additional notes on The Pursuit of Freedom at Historic Sotterley and how struggles continued after the Civil War. \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\, cultures\, and stories of those that owned\, lived\, and labored on the site\, enslaved or free\, over three centuries of American history. Tours this weekend will have an extra focus on how freedom evolved through the Revolutionary War\, War of 1812\, the Civil War\, and post-Emancipation into the 20th century. \nThe tour is on the ground floor and is approximately 45 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 Visitor Experience Center with a museum shop\, beautiful trails\, expansive gardens\, access to a quiet creek\, and additional exhibits to explore and learn from. During this weekend\, the site will also be hosting the “Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Then and Now” traveling exhibit from Maryland Humanities in the Visitor Experience Center\, and a Colonial Marines temporary exhibit spread throughout the site. 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/themed-tours-pursuit-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
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SUMMARY:Father's Day Weekend - Dads' Tours 1/2 off!
DESCRIPTION:June 19-21\, 2026 – Bring your history-loving Dad to Historic Sotterley to celebrate Father’s Day with a guided tour! To make the day extra special\, dads 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. As Father’s Day shares a weekend with Juneteenth this year\, this weekend’s tours will have an additional focus on the Pursuit of Freedom and how freedom evolved through the Revolutionary War\, War of 1812\, the Civil War\, and post-Emancipation into the 20th century. \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 dad. 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/fathers-day-weekend-dads-tours-1-2-off/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Threads of Freedom: Honoring Edith Younger Edmunds at 100
DESCRIPTION:June 19\, 2026 – In celebration of Juneteenth\, Historic Sotterley is proud to present “Threads of Freedom: Honoring Edith Younger Edmunds at 100\,” a powerful and intergenerational program rooted in the theme of threads—those that bind history\, memory\, resilience\, and community across generations. \n\n45-minute presentation from Edith Younger Edmunds\nConversational panel with Sotterley descendants\nCommunity engagement and reflection\nLive music with Casual Groove Band\nTime: 3:30 – 7:00 pm\nLocation: Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood MD\n\nRegistration here!\nAt the heart of this year’s program is the understanding that freedom is not a single moment\, but a continuous weaving of stories\, struggles\, and triumphs. The “threads” in this gathering represent the hands that labored\, the voices that endured\, and the traditions that survived—often carried forward in ways both seen and unseen. \nTraveling from Halifax County\, Virginia\, Edith Younger Edmunds—now 100 years old—has been creating Underground Railroad quilts since the age of seven. Her quilts embody both artistry and ancestral knowledge\, reflecting a long-held belief that patterns and symbols were used to communicate messages of movement\, safety\, and hope along the Underground Railroad. Whether as coded maps or as powerful expressions of cultural memory\, these quilts stand as enduring symbols of ingenuity\, resistance\, and the human longing for freedom. \nThrough Mrs. Edmunds’ life and work\, “Threads of Freedom” becomes more than a title—it becomes a living narrative. Each stitch represents a story. Each pattern reflects a journey. Each quilt becomes a bridge between past and present\, reminding us that history is not distant—it is carried forward through people\, practice\, and purpose. \nThis special program invites the community to gather in reflection and celebration as Mrs. Edmunds shares her story\, her craft\, and the cultural significance of quilting as both expression and resistance. Her 45-minute presentation will be followed by time for community engagement\, allowing participants to connect more deeply with the stories and meanings woven into her work. \nFollowing Mrs. Edmunds presentation\, a panel of Sotterley descendants will lead a discussion titled “Threads That Continue: Descendant Voices on Memory\, Place\, and Legacy\,” exploring their relationship with Sotterley and the legacy of their ancestors that connect to them to the site. The panel will consist of Gerard Barber\, Katherine Humphries\, Nocola Williams\, and Tre’ Lancaster\, each representing different eras and aspects of Sotterley’s history\, and different journeys to exploring their stories. \nThe evening will continue in celebration with live music by Casual Groove\, whose vibrant blend of R&B\, jazz\, funk\, and soul creates a joyful atmosphere of unity—honoring not only the history of emancipation\, but the ongoing expression of freedom through music\, culture\, and community connection. \nHistoric Sotterley\, a site committed to telling a full and honest history\, recognizes that Juneteenth is both a commemoration and a call—to remember\, to honor\, and to continue the work of truth-telling. By centering descendant voices and living traditions\, Sotterley affirms that the threads of freedom are still being woven today. \nMrs. Edmunds’ presence offers a rare and profound opportunity to witness history through the hands of someone who has carried it for a century—an invitation to reflect on what we inherit\, what we preserve\, and what we pass forward. \n 
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/threads-of-freedom-honoring-edith-younger-edmunds-at-100/
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