Pursuit of Freedom Focused Tours
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesSeptember 13 to September 15, 2024 - In honor of International Underground Railroad Month, Historic Sotterley is offering tours two days of tours with a special focus on The Pursuit of Freedom at Historic Sotterley, and will cover how struggles continued after the Civil War. Tours will be offered Friday through Saturday at 10:30, 11:30, 1:00,…
Birding the Fields & Trails of Historic Sotterley
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesSeptember 14, 2024 - Join us for an excursion to this scenic and historic Patuxent River property, sponsored jointly by SMAS and Historic Sotterley. Bald Eagles, migrant songbirds and lingering meadowlarks and sparrows can be found via Sotterley’s trails and river views. The walk starts promptly at 8:00 am, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior in…
Wildlife Wandering
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesSeptember 14, 2024 - Wander the fields, forests, and shores of Sotterley with Master Naturalist and natural resources management teacher Dorothy Birch, learning to observe and identify all of the cool critters and powerful plants that live in our amazing Southern Maryland ecosystems. We will focus on drawing and description in the free nature notebooks…
Fabulous Fish & Friends
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesSeptember 14, 2024 - Explore the water ecosystem at Sotterley with Master Naturalist and natural resources management teacher Dorothy Birch. We will peek under the waves and use nets to catch, observe, and identify fish and other aquatic critters, extending the notes in the free nature notebooks that will be provided. Come ready to get…
Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Dan Dawson
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesDan will spend an evening discussing his family’s farming history from decades as tobacco-centric to small grains and currently to bourbon production. Topics will include the impact of the development of NAS Patuxent River on the farming community and his family, the tobacco buyout, the rise in popularity of bourbon – America’s spirit and the…
Moments in Nature Art Exhibition
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesSeptember 29 to October 27, 2024 - Come see Joi Lowe's new art exhibition, "Moments in Nature: Acknowledging spiritual connections to the landscape of Historic Sotterley". The exhibit features artworks created by Joi using resources from Historic Sotterley, as well as special contributions from artists Pamela Callen, Mark Boneham, and Damien Wilkinson. Joi's exhibit aims…
Moments in Nature Art Exhibit Open Reception
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesSeptember 29, 2024 - Join us for an open reception of Joi Lowe's new art exhibition, "Moments in Nature: Acknowledging spiritual connections to the landscape of Historic Sotterley". The exhibit will feature artworks created by Joi using resources from Historic Sotterley, as well as special contributions from artists Pamela Callen, Mark Boneham, and Damien Wilkinson.…
The Civil Rights Act in Southern Maryland: Yesterday, Today, and for Tomorrow
St. Mary's College of Maryland Dodge Performing Arts Center 47855 College Dr, St. Mary's City, MD, United StatesTo commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and to coincide with Governor Wes Moore's proclamation of 2024 as Maryland's Year of Civil Rights, the Center for the Study of Democracy, Historic Sotterley, St. Mary's College of Maryland, and Historic St. Mary's City will host a panel discussion titled "The Civil Rights Act in Southern…
Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Ralph Eshelman
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesOctober 16, 2024 - "It starts as a whisper near the four corners of Maryland, where Montgomery, Frederick, Howard and Carroll counties converge. It’s little more than a meandering brook winding its way through farmland, but when it completes its 110-mile journey to Southern Maryland, the Patuxent River runs 120 feet deep, reaches two miles…
Legends, Lore, and More – Specialty Tour
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesOctober 25, 2024 - Just in time for Halloween - Pirates, unmarked graves, and ghosts-oh my! Join us for an evening tour with local historian Sam Baldwin exploring the grounds and learning more about the myths, legends, and lore of Sotterley! Don't be surprised if along the way you discover that truth can be stranger…
Legends, Lore, and More – Specialty Tour
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesOctober 26, 2024 - Just in time for Halloween - Pirates, unmarked graves, and ghosts-oh my! Join us for an evening tour with local historian Sam Baldwin exploring the grounds and learning more about the myths, legends, and lore of Sotterley! Don't be surprised if along the way you discover that truth can be stranger…
Legends, Lore, and More – Specialty Tour
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesOctober 27, 2024 - Just in time for Halloween - Pirates, unmarked graves, and ghosts-oh my! Join us for an evening tour with local historian Sam Baldwin exploring the grounds and learning more about the myths, legends, and lore of Sotterley! Don't be surprised if along the way you discover that truth can be stranger…