September 12, 2026 - Bring the whole family out for an evening of fun, music, and community at Sotterley’s Second Saturdays Family Night. Enjoy hands‑on activities, outdoor games, and live entertainment while supporting the preservation of one of Maryland’s treasured National Historic Landmarks. Event Highlights: Barn Dance with live music featuring a Southern Maryland Jam…

September 19, 2026 - You're invited to celebrate under Sotterley's painted skies. Enjoy sweeping sunset views, magical entertainment, unique items & exciting experiences at auction, and an unforgettable dinner in the beautiful Barns of Sotterley event space, all in support of preserving a treasured National Historic Landmark. Arrive early in your best garden party chic…

September 25 - 27, 2026 - September is Underground Railroad Month, and although Sotterley has yet to discover any direct connections to the Underground Railroad, we do have stories of the pursuit of freedom and the self-emancipation of enslaved individuals. This weekend, Historic Sotterley will be offering its guided tours with an extra focus on…

October 7, 2026 - In this virtual talk, Marc Schindler of the Georgetown Center for Youth Justice will introduce the Forgotten Children Initiative, a project dedicated to uncovering and honoring the lives of children who died or were killed while incarcerated and were buried in unmarked or forgotten graves on or near the grounds of youth prisons around…

March 13, 2027 - 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…

October 9 - 11, 2026 - October 12 is National Farmer’s Day, but Historic Sotterley celebrates every day. With more than 320 years of agricultural history, Sotterley has been a participant and witness to major changes in farming over the centuries. This weekend, we will offer our guided tours with an additional focus on stories…

October 31, 2026 - Celebrate the season at the Fall Farm Festival at Sotterley, a fun-filled afternoon of autumn activities for all ages. Bring the whole family and enjoy a variety of hands-on experiences, demonstrations, and fall traditions in a beautiful historic setting. Festival activities include: Antique Tractor Display Petting Zoo Touch-a-Truck Exhibit Straw Bale…

November 27, 2026 - Celebrate the season at Historic Sotterley's Winter Village! Enjoy a family-friendly festive experience featuring: A Winter Village Model Train Display Ornament Decorating A Holiday Scavenger Hunt on a Wagon Ride Donations are appreciated. All support will go toward a new lawn mower for the Sotterley Garden Guild, which will help them…

November 28, 2026 - Celebrate the season at Historic Sotterley's Winter Village! Enjoy a family-friendly festive experience featuring: A Winter Village Model Train Display Ornament Decorating A Holiday Scavenger Hunt on a Wagon Ride Donations are appreciated. All support will go toward a new lawn mower for the Sotterley Garden Guild, which will help them…

December 5, 2026 - Ready to make holiday décor that stands out? The Sotterley Garden Guild is hosting family-friendly, hands‑on Wreath Workshops on Saturday, December 5, where participants will learn techniques for crafting beautiful wreaths from fresh foliage. Add a little natural charm this holiday season with this hand-made project! Workshop Details Date: Saturday, December…

December 5, 2026 - Celebrate the season at Historic Sotterley's Winter Village! Enjoy a family-friendly festive experience featuring: A Winter Village Model Train Display Ornament Decorating A Holiday Scavenger Hunt on a Wagon Ride Donations are appreciated. All support will go toward a new lawn mower for the Sotterley Garden Guild, which will help them…

December 26, 2026 - Celebrate the season at Historic Sotterley's Winter Village! Enjoy a family-friendly festive experience featuring: A Winter Village Model Train Display Ornament Decorating A Holiday Scavenger Hunt on a Wagon Ride Donations are appreciated. All support will go toward a new lawn mower for the Sotterley Garden Guild, which will help them…