Specialty Tour – “Love in the Afternoon”
Insider tour of spaces and stories of 18th and 19th century courtship and marriage. See the ongoing preservation of Madame Bowles' Bed Chamber. Tours: 11 am and 1 pm Limited to 18 people per tour. Purchase tickets here. For a full list of all our Educational Programming events click here.
Spring Break Week – Day 1
Family friendly educational activities all week, changing daily. Check in at the Visitor Center. All activities are rain or shine. Bring a picnic lunch! Day 1 activities are listed below: 10:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Toy Chest: learn how children years ago adapted and made their own toys…
Spring Break Week – Day 2
Family friendly educational activities all week, changing daily. Check in at the Visitor Center. All activities are rain or shine. Bring a Picnic Lunch! Day 2 activities are listed below: 10:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Why It Floats: learn why things float and make a boat out of…
Spring Break Week – Day 3
Family friendly educational activities all week, changing daily. Check in at the Visitor Center. All activities are rain or shine. Bring a Picnic Lunch! Day 3 activities are listed below: 10:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Better Butter: Make better butter with us at the kitchen station. Lean how…
Spring Break Week – Day 4
Family friendly educational activities all week, changing daily. Check in at the Visitor Center. All activities are rain or shine. Bring a Picnic Lunch! Day 4 activities are listed below: 10:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Destination Pollination: Learn about one of the most important animals at Sotterley -…
Spring Break Week – Day 5
Family friendly educational activities all week, changing daily. Check in at the Visitor Center. All activities are rain or shine. Bring a Picnic Lunch! Day 5 activities are listed below: 10:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Sand Table Archeology: Become a Sotterley Archaeologist and learn about artifacts, how to…
Birdwalk: “Eagles and Earth Day”
In conjunction with the Southern Maryland Audubon Society, Sotterley Plantation invites you to attend a bird-filled exploration of this scenic National Historic Landmark on the Patuxent River. Beginners are welcome! Top off your Earth Day week with a day of discovery on this scenic and historic property. Nesting Bald Eagles, meadowlarks, woodpeckers and waterfowl can…
Easter
Our site will be closed on Sunday, April 21st in observance of Easter.
Film – “With All Deliberate Speed”
View the film, "With All Deliberate Speed", a story told by those students and teachers who experienced the desegragation process of Great Mills High School in St Mary's County from 1958-1972. Merideth Taylor, the film's director and producer, will lead a discussion with those who lived this experience. Free Admission.
Sotterley Garden Guild Plant Sale
Here is your chance to buy plants lovingly nurtured by the Sotterley gardeners. Have questions? Members of the Garden Guild will be on hand with the answers and to share advice. The funds raised by this all volunteer group of gardening enthusiasts are used to maintain the beautiful Colonial Revival Garden adjacent to the Mansion.…
A Taste of Sotterley
Save the Date! On Saturday, April 27th, our long-time friend Rob Plant of Elements Restaurant will bring his expertise of food & drink pairings to the table. Sotterley is for wine lovers - but Sotterley is also for beer lovers! Come and enjoy a special afternoon of wine or beer with food tastings and pairings…
Sotterley Garden Guild Plant Sale
Here is your chance to buy plants lovingly nurtured by the Sotterley gardeners. Have questions? Members of the Garden Guild will be on hand with the answers and to share advice. The funds raised by this all volunteer group of gardening enthusiasts are used to maintain the beautiful Colonial Revival Garden adjacent to the Mansion.…