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…
Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with the Cast & Crew of “Grandma’s Hands”
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesNovember 13, 2024 - Join us for a screening of short film "Grandma's Hands", followed by a panel discussion with members of the cast and crew about the importance of the film, their inspirations, and how it was made. "Grandma's Hands" celebrates Southern Maryland's agriculture and food heritage by taking the viewers along to six…
Winter Wonderland Wreathmaking Workshops
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesDecember 7, 2024 - Have you tried DIY holiday décor projects before, but just couldn't seem to pull it off? Great news, the Sotterley Garden Guild is offering workshops on Saturday, December 7th to share their expertise! Only 16 participants per session and each session is 1 1/2 hours long. Various times throughout the day…
Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives Panelist Discussion with Sotterley Descendant Community
VirtualFebruary 26, 2025 - "Deeply Rooted: A Shared Journey Through Restorative Genealogy" will focus on the healing that can come through uncovering our shared and respective histories. As we learn more about our own history, we can become more aware of the journey that others are on. Members from Historic Sotterley's Descendant Community will engage…
St. Mary’s County History Day
March 8, 2025 - St. Mary’s County History Day is a local contest affiliated with Maryland History Day and National History Day. It is a district-level contest for middle and high school students to do in-depth research and create unique projects about each year’s theme in one of five categories: paper, exhibit, documentary, website, or…
Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Anna Carneal-Davis
VirtualMarch 19, 2025 - What happens when you find two runaway ads, 16 years apart, that describe a convict servant with the same name, nationality, trade, and a physical description too alike to ignore? Anna Carneal-Davis will present her research methodology, tracking one man’s journey through Britain’s transportation system leading up to the American Revolution. The…
Spring Break Activities
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesHistoric Sotterley, Southern Maryland Folklife Center, St. Mary's County Public Library, and local artist Jami Faith are partnering to bring a week of FREE activities during Spring Break to keep kids active and engaged in learning while having fun on their days off. Each day is a different activity for your family to enjoy. …