Memorial Day: Site Closed
Our site will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
Gala: Grease Is The Word
Ready for a rumble? A fun evening awaits as you step back into the 1950’s for "Grease Is The Word" where Sotterley’s guests will enjoy tantalizing cuisine, amazing auction items, sounds and rhythms of the juke box at Sotterley’s Barn. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, so dig out your poodle skirts and skinny ties…
Juneteenth Celebration at Lancaster Park
Join in the community celebration of African American History and Culture, with food, fun, music and speakers, sponsored by the St. Mary's County Unified Committee for African American History and Culture. As part of Sotterley's "Building Bridges to Common Ground" initiative, Sotterley will feature living history performances at the event, portraying people from Sotterley's 1812…
Father’s Day at Sotterley
Tour the Mansion, Grounds and Exhibits. Wander through the Gardens. Relax and unwind. Dads enjoy a 50% ticket discount on this special day.
Junior Docent Academy
Are you looking for something fun to do this summer that involves history and interacting with others? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Our two day Junior Docent Academy will enhance your communication skills while you share our rich history and exquisite site with visitors. Upon successful completion, you will become a Junior Docent…
Junior Docent Academy
Are you looking for something fun to do this summer that involves history and interacting with others? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Our two day Junior Docent Academy will enhance your communication skills while you share our rich history and exquisite site with visitors. Upon successful completion, you will become a Junior Docent…
2019 Speaker Series: The Common Cause
THE COMMON CAUSE: Creating Race and Nation in the American Revolution Robert Parkinson - Historian, Author, Associate Professor Parkinson’s book reflects on how the patriots generated and managed colonial outrage toward the British inorder to mobilize support for war by appealing to colonial racial prejudices. Using rhetoric like "domestic insur-rectionists" and "merciless savages," the founding…
Family Friendly Friday
Family friendly educational activities . Check in at the Visitor Center. All activities are rain or shine. Bring a picnic lunch! Special activity: Make Your Own Clay Daily: $5 per adult and ages 6 and up. Buy a Family Friday Pass for $45. Or Purchase a $65 Family Membership and bring your family to Sotterley all…
Family Friendly Friday
Family friendly educational activities . Check in at the Visitor Center. All activities are rain or shine. Bring a picnic lunch! Special activity: What Makes It Go? Make paper airplanes and rubber band cars Daily: $5 per adult and ages 6 and up. Buy a Family Friday Pass for $45. Or Purchase a $65 Family…
Family Friendly Friday
Family friendly educational activities . Check in at the Visitor Center. All activities are rain or shine. Bring a picnic lunch! Special activity: What Makes It Bounce? Make a ball. Daily: $5 per adult and ages 6 and up. Buy a Family Friday Pass for $45. Or Purchase a $65 Family Membership and bring your…
Teachers & Museum Professionals Workshop
"Incorporating History that Leads to Equity". Students are never too young or too old to learn perspective, compassion, and empathy. Discover through true stories how to help your students learn the art of seeing through another's eyes. Resources provided and create your own. $30.00 Pre-K thru 12th grade public and private school teachers $40.00 All…
Teachers & Museum Professionals Workshop
"Incorporating History that Leads to Equity". Students are never too young or too old to learn perspective, compassion, and empathy. Discover through true stories how to help your students learn the art of seeing through another's eyes. Resources provided and create your own. $30.00 Pre-K thru 12th grade public and private school teachers $40.00 All…