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SUMMARY:Spring Break Activities - A Week in the Woods
DESCRIPTION:March 28\, 2024 – Historic Sotterley and Southern Maryland Folklife Center are partnering to bring you family-friendly activities all Spring Break week! Join us for educational environmental fun! Further the fun by bringing a picnic lunch or other entertaining outdoor activities to enjoy onsite. \nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED prior to Monday\, March 18th to purchase the necessary supplies needed for programming. Please sign up and pay online for the day(s) you would like to join for planning purposes. \n$10/person ages 3 and up \n$5/person for members \nMonday – It’s for the Birds! We’ll spend the day watching and learning about the wonderful native birds that call Maryland home as well as the migrating birds that are flying through each spring. We’ll practice using binoculars and identification books and even learning to imitate bird calls. \nTuesday – Our Forest Home – we’ll learn to identify trees by the new leaves that they’re growing each spring and we’ll identify some edible wild plants as we walk through the woods\, we can even make and sample pine needle tea. \nWednesday – Soil is Alive! Today’s the day to roll over logs\, dig holes\, and use hand lenses to see the many amazing organisms that call our soil home. We’ll even take home our own little cup of soil\, complete with a native seed to plant and grow. \nThursday – Fabulous Fishes! We’ll talk about all of the fabulous fish in the bay and how fish migrate\, too – in springtime many species are swimming from salty water up into the freshwater rivers to spawn. We get to practice seine netting\, as well\, and safely touching and identifying the fish we catch.  Due to oncoming weather\, Thursday’s activity will now be Soil is Alive Part 2\, featuring a special shelled guest! The activity will take place in our Historic Barn so that you can stay dry while still learning about the environment. \nFriday – Wilderness + Disaster: How to Save Life and Limb. Dr. Bonnie Skinner joins us to teach about practicing first aid in the wilderness\, rural areas\, or far away from hospitals. Learn to be prepared for any situation\, including what first aid items you can bring with you or things you can use from nature. \nThis is a rain or shine event. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start time and proceed to the Warehouse to check-in (visible from parking area). Suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate attire. \nPlease note that we are not a drop-off site! Parents are required purchase a ticket and to stay with their children. \nRegister Here
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/spring-break-activities-a-week-in-the-woods-4/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Activities - A Week in the Woods
DESCRIPTION:March 29\, 2024 – Historic Sotterley and Southern Maryland Folklife Center are partnering to bring you family-friendly activities all Spring Break week! Join us for educational environmental fun! Further the fun by bringing a picnic lunch or other entertaining outdoor activities to enjoy onsite. \nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED prior to Monday\, March 18th to purchase the necessary supplies needed for programming. Please sign up and pay online for the day(s) you would like to join for planning purposes. \n$10/person ages 3 and up \n$5/person for members \nMonday – It’s for the Birds! We’ll spend the day watching and learning about the wonderful native birds that call Maryland home as well as the migrating birds that are flying through each spring. We’ll practice using binoculars and identification books and even learning to imitate bird calls. \nTuesday – Our Forest Home – we’ll learn to identify trees by the new leaves that they’re growing each spring and we’ll identify some edible wild plants as we walk through the woods\, we can even make and sample pine needle tea. \nWednesday – Soil is Alive! Today’s the day to roll over logs\, dig holes\, and use hand lenses to see the many amazing organisms that call our soil home. We’ll even take home our own little cup of soil\, complete with a native seed to plant and grow. \nThursday – Fabulous Fishes! We’ll talk about all of the fabulous fish in the bay and how fish migrate\, too – in springtime many species are swimming from salty water up into the freshwater rivers to spawn. We get to practice seine netting\, as well\, and safely touching and identifying the fish we catch.  Due to oncoming weather\, Thursday’s activity will now be Soil is Alive Part 2\, featuring a special shelled guest! The activity will take place in our Historic Barn so that you can stay dry while still learning about the environment. \nFriday – Wilderness + Disaster: How to Save Life and Limb. Dr. Bonnie Skinner joins us to teach about practicing first aid in the wilderness\, rural areas\, or far away from hospitals. Learn to be prepared for any situation\, including what first aid items you can bring with you or things you can use from nature. \nThis is a rain or shine event. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start time and proceed to the Warehouse to check-in (visible from parking area). Suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate attire. \nPlease note that we are not a drop-off site! Parents are required to purchase a ticket and to stay with their children. \nRegister Here
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/spring-break-activities-a-week-in-the-woods-5/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Growing for Good Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:March 30\, 2024 – Ready to help Historic Sotterley usher in spring? We’re looking for volunteers who don’t mind getting dirty\, love gardening and farming\, and want to help their community to join us for our Growing for Good Planting Days! You will help us get our seeds planted so they can start growing in our Hoop House or cut and prep potatoes for planting in our fields. What we produce here at Historic Sotterley gets donated to our partners at local food banks and pantries to support community members in need. \n  \nWe’re hosting 3 planting days: March 23\, March 30\, and April 6. Planting will take place from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. These planting dates are not weather dependent\, if the weather does not cooperate we can move indoors to continue planting while staying dry! Please sign up in advance so we can know how many volunteers to expect. \n  \nThis volunteer opportunity is family-friendly. Anyone 5 years and older is invited to help us plant\, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to teach little ones about where food comes from. This is also a great opportunity for Girl Scout or Boy Scout troops to get their volunteer requirements in. \n  \nPlan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time and check-in at the Farm Building to the right of the Visitor Center. We recommend hats\, gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, and shoes and clothes you are not afraid to get dirty. \n  \nRegister to Volunteer Here!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/growing-for-good-planting-day-2/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T090000
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SUMMARY:Growing for Good Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:April 6\, 2024 – Ready to help Historic Sotterley usher in spring? We’re looking for volunteers who don’t mind getting dirty\, love gardening and farming\, and want to help their community to join us for our Growing for Good Planting Days! You will help us get our seeds planted so they can start growing in our Hoop House or cut and prep potatoes for planting in our fields. What we produce here at Historic Sotterley gets donated to our partners at local food banks and pantries to support community members in need. \n  \nWe’re hosting 3 planting days: March 23\, March 30\, and April 6. Planting will take place from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. These planting dates are not weather dependent\, if the weather does not cooperate we can move indoors to continue planting while staying dry! Please sign up in advance so we can know how many volunteers to expect. \n  \nThis volunteer opportunity is family-friendly. Anyone 5 years and older is invited to help us plant\, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to teach little ones about where food comes from. This is also a great opportunity for Girl Scout or Boy Scout troops to get their volunteer requirements in. \n  \nPlan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time and check-in at the Farm Building to the right of the Visitor Center. We recommend hats\, gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, and shoes and clothes you are not afraid to get dirty. \n  \nRegister to Volunteer Here!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/growing-for-good-planting-day-3/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T190000
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Jaelon Moaney\, Phoebe Tate\, Roderick Lewis\, and host Kelsey Bush
DESCRIPTION:April 10\, 2024 – Historic Sotterley will be proud to host a virtual moderated panel of exceptional young professionals to discuss the topic “How far have we come\, and where do we need to go?”. \n2024 has been proclaimed Maryland Year of Civil Rights as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The Civil Rights Act was a milestone in American democracy and justice\, dismantling Jim Crow laws and paving a way for racial and gender equality\, but with all the progress made\, equality is still something that eludes many in our nation. \nTonight’s panel will discuss how they view the progress that has been made in the previous 60 years\, and the challenges that they feel we still see face today\, despite the effects of this groundbreaking legislation. Are there solutions for some of these challenges\, and if so\, are we up for making the changes necessary? \nThis is a free virtual event\, but registration is required \nRegister here\nJaelon T. Moaney is the deputy director of the Starr Center for the Study of the American at Washington College. He is an interdisciplinary visionary\, ruralist\, historic resource steward\, and civic change agent with deep roots in the Maryland Eastern Shore. As a descendant of founding Black families in Kent and Talbot counties\, he carries forward a legacy of resilience and innovation\, evidenced by his appointment by Gov. Wes Moore to the MD Commission on African American History & Culture. Jaelon’s commitment to producing scholarship centering life on\, and along\, Chesapeake Bay tributaries has garnered prestigious awards and recognition\, including the Sentinels of the Republic Prize in Government and the Gaius C. Bolin 1889 Prize in Africana Studies. With a decade of experience as a national leader in the preservation movement\, he has successfully advocated for legislative measures such as the designation of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area. Additionally\, Jaelon actively invests in future generations through his involvement with educational initiatives like The Needle’s Eye Academy and serving on various boards including the Williams-Mystic Alumni Council and the Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation. \nPhoebe Tate is a Senior at St. Mary’s College of Maryland\, where she majors in English with a minor in Educational Studies. Fueled by her passion for Language Arts\, she is dedicated to fostering a love for learning in others. Phoebe is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in English with the goal of obtaining a Master’s in Teaching. Outside of class\, she immerses herself in reading\, design\, sketching\, creative writing\, and exploring various subjects including English\, Science\, Math\, and History. Her internship at Historic Sotterley over the summer has deepened her lifelong interest in inclusive history\, and she is currently focused on her St. Mary’s Project\, which involves adapting Slave Narratives into a graphic novel. Phoebe finds immense joy in conducting research for her project and sharing the rich history of the site with others. \nRoderick Lewis is currently Senator Ben Cardin’s Prince George’s County and Southern Maryland Field Representative. In 2019\, he graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a BA in Political Science. While in high school and college\, he worked on local campaigns\, including for Delegate John Bohanan\, and has been active in the St. Mary’s County NAACP Chapter. Roderick also interned in Congressman Hoyer’s District office and was a legislative intern in Annapolis for St. Mary’s College through the 2018 General Assembly session. He has served on the St. Mary’s County Democratic Central Committee and currently serves on the Charles County Democratic Central Committee.  After graduation\, Roderick worked in the St. Mary’s College Admissions Office and helped recruit future Seahawks during the challenging pandemic cycle. Today\, Roderick resides in Waldorf\, Maryland with his husband Ivan their two cats\, Laura and Scrappy\, and their dog Bentley. \nKelsey R.M. Bush\, hailing from Lexington Park in St. Mary’s County\, Maryland\, boasts a diverse academic and professional background. With a Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in Political Science and Sociology/Anthropology\, as well as a Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law\, Bush currently serves as the Community Affairs Liaison for St. Mary’s College. Prior to this role\, he held positions such as Interim Chief Diversity Officer at the college and spent two decades working in various capacities for St. Mary’s County Government\, focusing on youth-related initiatives\, grant monitoring\, and collaboration on community issues. Bush’s extensive involvement includes appointments to the Historic St. Mary’s Commission and the Maryland Commission for African American History and Culture\, along with membership in numerous boards and committees dedicated to youth\, family\, and historical preservation efforts. Residing in California\, Maryland\, with his family\, Bush remains deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life and fostering inclusivity in his community.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-jaelon-moaney-phoebe-tate-roderick-lewis-and-host-kelsey-bush/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000
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SUMMARY:What's Soaring at Sotterley Birdwalk
DESCRIPTION:April 20\, 2024 – Historic Sotterley and Southern Maryland Audobon Society are joining in partnership to bring you this FREE Event being led by Dean Newman\, Director of the Southern Maryland Audobon Society. \nCelebrate Earth Day with a bird walk at this scenic and historic Patuxent River property as the annual surge of migrating birds begins throughout St. Mary’s County. Nesting Bald Eagles\, migrating warblers\, meadowlarks\, woodpeckers and waterfowl can all be found via Sotterley’s farm roads and trails. \nThe walk starts promptly at 8:00 am\, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior in the parking lot in front of the Visitor Center. Please bring binoculars and a field guide (don’t worry if you don’t have). Suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes and attire weather appropriate. For all levels of birdwatchers. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/whats-soaring-at-sotterley-birdwalk/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000
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SUMMARY:Garden Guild Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:From nurturing and maintaining our exquisite Colonial Revival Gardens – to giving fun and informative workshops\, and bringing extra flair and beauty to the site. The Sotterley Garden Guild are dedicated volunteers who do so much! Please stop by\, support\, and shop at their Annual Plant Sale! \nHere 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. It is in the gardens that their labors and their love of gardening is displayed so majestically. \nTo come and browse the plant selection is free. A cost is only involved if you choose to purchase plants or other items. \nPLANT SALE: \nSaturday\, April 27 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm \nSunday\, April 28 – 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/garden-guild-plant-sale-6/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T150000
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SUMMARY:Garden Guild Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:From nurturing and maintaining our exquisite Colonial Revival Gardens – to giving fun and informative workshops\, and bringing extra flair and beauty to the site. The Sotterley Garden Guild are dedicated volunteers who do so much! Please stop by\, support\, and shop at their Annual Plant Sale! \nHere 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. It is in the gardens that their labors and their love of gardening is displayed so majestically. \nTo come and browse the plant selection is free. A cost is only involved if you choose to purchase plants or other items. \nPLANT SALE: \nSaturday\, April 27 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm \nSunday\, April 28 – 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/garden-guild-plant-sale-7/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T193000
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SUMMARY:Southern Maryland Equity in History Coalition: Accessing the Diverse History of Southern Maryland Website Launch
DESCRIPTION:**This is an event by our partners at the Southern Maryland Equity in History Coalition** \nJoin in to celebrate the launch of the Southern Maryland Equity in History Coalition’s program and website “Accessing the Diverse History of Southern Maryland.” The program’s purpose is to elevate the history of Black\, Indigenous and other people of color and make it more accessible for educators\, students\, the people of Southern Maryland\, and those beyond the region. \n  \nThirty organizations across the three counties (museums\, community organizations\, school systems\, colleges\, historical societies\, churches and libraries) are working together to identify this history and make it accessible through this comprehensive easily searchable website. \n  \nThe launch will include: \n\nThe initial showing of the website\nAn exhibit area featuring the Coalition organizations and others\nInformation about the three summer teacher’s institutes\nA general session featuring keynote speaker Melisande Short-Colomb – a descendent of the families sold south by Georgetown U. in 1838.  She is a noted speaker about her experience and has been featured in print\, TED talks\, and other news outlets.  She serves on the Board of Advisors for the Georgetown Memory Project\, is a founding Council Member of the GU272 Descendants Association.\n\nVisit this page for more information about the project and partners. \nThis project has been financed in part with State funds from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority\, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. However\, project contents or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/southern-maryland-equity-in-history-coalition-accessing-the-diverse-history-of-southern-maryland-website-launch/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s College of Maryland Dodge Performing Arts Center\, 47855 College Dr\, St. Mary's City\, MD\, 20868\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tour Season Opening Weekend
DESCRIPTION:May 2\, 2024 – Historic Sotterley’s Tour Season officially begins on Thursday\, May 2nd! Guided tours of our Historic Manor House will be offered Thursday through Saturday at 10:30\, 11:30\, 1:00\, 2:00\, and 3:00 and on Sunday at Noon\, 1:00\, 2:00\, and 3:00. Tickets can be purchased at our Visitor Center the day of the tour. Exhibits will also be opened for self-guided tours. For more information\, see our visit page. \n  \nWe can’t wait to see all of you for another great Tour Season!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/tour-season-opening-weekend/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T190000
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Donald Barber\, David Brown\, and Janice Walthour
DESCRIPTION:May 8\, 2024 – Historic Sotterley’s next Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives event will introduce a new book\, The Barber Family: From Slavery\, Through Segregation\, and The Civil Rights Movement\, by Donald Barber and David Brown. The Barber family are Sotterley Descendants\, and the book tells their story against the backdrop of their challenges with post-Civil War economic decline and racism in St. Mary’s County\, and the struggle for more self-reliant\, prosperous\, and fulfilling lives with dignity. The two authors and Janice Walthour will share their perspectives about the book. The Barber Family: From Slavery\, Through Segregation\, and The Civil Rights Movement will be available for purchase and signing during the event. \nThis is a FREE hybrid event\, but registration is requested. \nRegister to attend in-person here\nRegister to attend virtually here\nDonald Maxwell Barber\, DOB 3/24/1957 was the sixth of 7 children born to Alice Ruth Somerville Barber and James Bernard Barber\, who were employees of Mabel Ingalls at Sotterley. His parents instilled him with a strong work ethic and he worked in the gardens until he left Sotterley in the mid 1970’s. Donald’s parents impressed upon him the value of a college education\, as well as their inability to afford college tuition. Donald was a strong student and was awarded a National Merit Scholarship that enabled him to attend St. Mary’s College of Maryland\, where he achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science. He embarked on a 30 year career in Human Services and returned to Sotterley as a volunteer; serving many years as a Trustee. Donald is retired and living quietly in Hollywood with his wife Rosa. \n  \nBorn in Boston MA\, David Brown was a Foreign Service Officer in the U.S. State Department for over thirty years serving mainly in Asia. After retiring\, he spent almost twenty years as a researcher\, administrator and adjunct professor in the China Studies program at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAAIS) in Washington. For the past two decades\, he has been a volunteer interpreter at Sotterley researching and writing numerous articles about Sotterley personalities\, including the short history entitled Sotterley: Her People and Their Worlds. \n  \nDr. Janice Walthour is a retired educator\, political activist\, poet\, speaker\, and life-long resident of St. Mary’s County. She has a long list of accomplishments\, including serving as principal of George Washington Carver Elementary School for 15 years and being elected delegate to the 1980 Democratic National Convention. She is also involved in various organizations\, such as the Unified Committee for Afro American Contributions (past President and current member) and the St. Mary’s County Branch NAACP. Dr. Walthour has received numerous awards for her professional and community services\, and she is an active member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. She is dedicated to advocating for equity and civil rights in her community. \n 
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-david-brown-donald-barber-and-janice-walthour/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women of Sotterley Specialty Tour
DESCRIPTION:May 10th\, 2024 – In honor of Mother’s Day weekend\, we are offering a tour focusing on the lives and legacies of ten remarkable women who lived at Sotterley over the course of 300 years. Learn about the lives of the women of Sotterley including Rebecca Bowles\, Elsa Bond\, Mabel Ingalls\, and Agnes Kane Callum. We will hear about the lives of women from the 18th century\, 19th\, and 20th centuries. We will tell these women’s stories and explore how women’s roles in marriage\, birth\, family differed depending on their era and status. Along the way we will discover the role that women have played in preserving the history of the site. A reception with Q & A will follow the tour. \nRecommended for ages 16 & older. Walking and standing required\, please note the historic house is not ADA compliant. \nAdvance reservations required – please no walk-ins. Limited to 15 people per tour. \nIt is advised to arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to your tour. Please proceed to the Warehouse to Check-in upon arrival. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/women-of-sotterley-specialty-tour/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240216T142924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T185811Z
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Weekend Tours - Moms get in FREE!
DESCRIPTION:May 11 & 12\, 2024 – Looking to spend time with your mom this Mother’s Day? Spend the day at Historic Sotterley! \nHistoric Sotterley will have an extra focus on the women of Sotterley on Saturday\, May 11 and Sunday\, May 12. To make the day extra special\, Moms get their tours for free! Tickets can be purchased at Sotterley’s Visitor Center on the day of the tour. \nTours will be offered Saturday at 10:30\, 11:30\, 1:00\, 2:00\, and 3:00 and on Sunday at Noon\, 1:00\, 2:00\, and 3:00. \nHistoric Sotterley’s guided tours allow visitors an intimate perspective of the lives and cultures of those that owned\, lived\, and worked in the historic Manor House\, enslaved or free\, over three centuries of American history. Tours this weekend will have an extra focus on the women of Sotterley\, from Rebecca Bowles\, the second wife of Sotterley’s first owner\, to Ruth Barber\, one of Sotterley’s last residents. Visitors will learn about how these women influenced Sotterley’s history and set the course for its future. \nThe tour is on the ground floor spaces and is approximately 45-60 minutes in length. The 18th Century Manor House doorways may not accommodate all wheelchairs or walkers in some rooms of the house. Please call in advance for full access details. \nAfter the tour\, Sotterley offers a museum gift shop\, beautiful trails\, expansive gardens\, access to a quiet creek\, and additional exhibits to explore and learn from. Tour attendees are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy all that the grounds have to offer with their mom. Historic Sotterley is a “Leave No Trace” site\, so please be prepared to pack out any trash and leftover food when you leave.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/mothers-day-weekend-tours-moms-get-in-free/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240426T143855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T143912Z
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SUMMARY:Learn How To Bird - SMAS Class on Birdwatching
DESCRIPTION:May 18\, 2024 – Come learn about identifying birds\, how your smart phone can make you an identification expert and how to properly use your binoculars. Immediately following the presentation\, Dean Newman\, an avid wildlife photographer\, speaker and veteran bird guide\, will lead a walk around the Historic Sotterly grounds helping you put into practice what you learned earlier. \nThe presentation starts promptly at 8:00 am\, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior. We will be meeting in the barn. Please bring binoculars and a field guide (don’t worry if you don’t have). Suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes and attire weather appropriate. For all levels of birdwatchers. \nRegistration is appreciated as space is limited. \nRegister Here
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/learn-how-to-bird-smas-class-on-birdwatching/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240419T190515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T145452Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:June 8\, 2024 – Historic Sotterley and Southern Maryland Audubon Society are partnering to bring you a family-friendly morning of environmental learning. Learn about all the things birds and other animals in our ecosystem need to survive\, and then set out on a scavenger hunt to locate those things here at Historic Sotterley. Afterwards\, there will be a small craft related to the scavenger hunt that families can take home. \n$5/person\, recommended for ages 5-8 and their families. Members are FREE. Not a member\, yet? You can become a member here. \nSpots are limited and registration is required. \nRegister Here!\n  \nThis is a rain or shine event. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start time and proceed to the Warehouse to check-in (visible from parking area). Suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate attire. \nPlease note that we are not a drop-off site! Parents are required to purchase a ticket and to stay with their children.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/habitat-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240508T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T145736Z
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Patricia Samford
DESCRIPTION:June 12\, 2024 – Join us and Dr. Patricia Samford for a speaker event all about the James Adams Floating Theater. In the days before television and computers\, residents of coastal Maryland\, Virginia and North Carolina anxiously awaited the arrival of the James Adams for an evening of diverting musical and theatrical entertainment. An inspiration for Edna Ferber’s novel\, Showboat\, this floating theatre was the “…best entertainment going…” along the Chesapeake in the early 20th century. \n  \nThis event is FREE and hybrid\, meaning you can join us in-person or virtually. Registration is required.\nIn-person participants are welcome to join us for a pre-reception at 6:15 pm. \n  \nRegister here to attend in-person\nRegister here to attend virtually\n  \nDr. Patricia Samford is the Director of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. Prior to receiving her doctorate in Anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, she was an archaeologist at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for 13 years. Samford is the author of Subfloor Pits and the Archaeology of Slavery in Colonial Virginia (2007) and Below Baltimore: An Archaeology of Charm City (2023)\, coauthored with Adam Fracchia. \n  \nThis event is made possible in part by a sponsorship from:
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-patricia-samford/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240509T124343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T145815Z
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SUMMARY:Father's Day Weekend - Dads get in FREE!
DESCRIPTION:June 15 & 16\, 2024 – Spend the day with Dad at Historic Sotterley for Father’s Day! To make the day extra special\, Dads get their tours for free! Tickets can be purchased at Sotterley’s Visitor Center on the day of the tour. \nTours over this weekend will have an extra focus on the history of Juneteenth in addition to the normal tour topics. Tours will be offered Saturday at 10:30\, 11:30\, 1:00\, 2:00\, and 3:00 and on Sunday at Noon\, 1:00\, 2:00\, and 3:00. \nHistoric Sotterley’s guided tours allow visitors an intimate perspective of the lives and cultures of those that owned\, lived\, and worked in the historic Manor House\, enslaved or free\, over three centuries of American history. Tours this weekend will have an extra focus on the women of Sotterley\, from Rebecca Bowles\, the second wife of Sotterley’s first owner\, to Ruth Barber\, one of Sotterley’s last residents. Visitors will learn about how these women influenced Sotterley’s history and set the course for its future. \nThe tour is on the ground floor spaces and is approximately 45-60 minutes in length. The 18th Century Manor House doorways may not accommodate all wheelchairs or walkers in some rooms of the house. Please call in advance for full access details. \nAfter the tour\, Sotterley offers a museum gift shop\, beautiful trails\, expansive gardens\, access to a quiet creek\, and additional exhibits to explore and learn from. Tour attendees are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy all that the grounds have to offer with their dad. Historic Sotterley is a “Leave No Trace” site\, so please be prepared to pack out any trash and leftover food when you leave.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/fathers-day-weekend-dads-get-in-free/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240522T180632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T205130Z
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SUMMARY:Art in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:June 21\, 2024 – Art in the gardens! Participants will meet at the gorgeous Sotterley Colonial Revival Gardens where we will explore\, sketch flowers and plants\, and then walk to the Barn to create a beautiful painting using watercolor pencils.  Creation Guide Jami will provide assistance and instruction on using the watercolor pencils and will guide all in translating their garden sketches into farmable art. \n  \n$10 per person for non-members\, $5 per person for members. Not a member yet? Sign up today! \nMaterials will be provided for all participants. This event is geared toward ages 6 and up. \n\nPlease note: Due to the heat wave\, the indoor portion of this Friday’s Art in the Garden class has moved from the Warehouse to our Historic Barn\, which has air-conditioning. Rest assured you will be able to stay cool while being creative! \n\n  \nParents\, please note that this is not a drop-off event and children are expected to have a parent or guardian with them at all times. Parents who would like to paint are welcome to purchase a regular ticket\, or if you will just be accompanying your child you only need to pay our usual grounds fee. \n  \nPurchase tickets here!\n  \nThis event is made possible by a grant from St. Mary’s Arts Council.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/art-in-the-gardens/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240610T154216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T173818Z
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SUMMARY:Clean the Bay Day - Cancelled!
DESCRIPTION:June 22\, 2024 – After great consideration\, tomorrow’s clean up day has been CANCELLED. Due to the weather forecast and heat warning for tomorrow\, we have decided to cancel for the safety of our incredible volunteers. \nWe are looking to plan a make-up date for sometime later in the year\, if possible. Please know how grateful we are to those who had signed up to help. We hope we can see you again soon! \nStay cool\, stay safe\, and have a wonderful weekend! \n  \nCome out to Historic Sotterley for a volunteer Clean the Bay event! Historic Sotterley and the Chesapeake Bay are both national treasures\, and we want to keep it that way! \nWhen trash and plastics make their way into the tributaries feeding the bay\, they largely get trapped in the local waterways and break down into microplastics. Instead of washing out to the ocean\, 95% of these plastics stay trapped in the Bay ecosystem\, damaging the local habitat of crabs\, oysters\, and fish. The best way to combat the plastic pollution is to stop it before it breaks down in the water – and you can help! \nOn Saturday\, June 22\, from 9:00am to 12:00pm\, Sotterley will be hosting a Clean the Bay Day for volunteers to help collect trash along the water fronts and across the property. \nThis volunteer opportunity is family-friendly. Anyone 5 years and older is invited to help\, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to teach little ones a sense of community by helping to keep it clean and safe. Children learn by example. \nIn need of a corporate team project\, a church team project\, a family project\, community service hours\, a scout badge\, something to do\, then this is for you! No experience necessary\, just the desire to help. \nPlease sign-up to help so that we know how many helping hands we have for the project. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time and check-in at the Farm Building to the right of the Visitor Center. We recommend hats\, gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, and shoes and clothes you are not afraid to get dirty.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/clean-the-bay-day/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240522T181035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T161922Z
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SUMMARY:Art Inspired by Birds
DESCRIPTION:June 28th class- Art inspired by birds! Participants will meet at Sotterley’s historic Warehouse where we will discuss some of the colorful Maryland birds found in the area of Historic Sotterley. Creation Guide Jami will give some tips and show some FUN techniques to create pop-up cards and/or a small booklet made of materials including feathers and foliage. There will be resource materials provided to use for visual aids. \n  \n$10 per person for non-members\, $5 per person for members. Not a member yet? Sign up today! \nMaterials will be provided for all participants. This event is geared toward ages 6 and up. \n  \nParents\, please note that this is not a drop-off event and children are expected to have a parent or guardian with them at all times. Parents who would like to paint are welcome to purchase a regular ticket\, or if you will just be accompanying your child you only need to pay our usual grounds fee. \n  \nPurchase tickets here!\n  \nThis event is made possible by a grant from St. Mary’s Arts Council.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/art-inspired-by-birds/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240509T134408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T145941Z
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Merideth Taylor
DESCRIPTION:July 10\, 2024 – Join us and author Merideth Taylor for a speaker event and book signing for her new book\, “Making a Way out of No Way”. The photographs and stories in this book cover 150 years of slavery on tobacco plantations in Southern Maryland and the communities of men\, women\, and children who were subjected to this system. Merideth Taylor chose to largely avoid graphic depictions of the violence perpetrated on enslaved people to instead allow the reader to focus on the resilience\, ingenuity\, skills\, and cultural strengths that enabled them to make a way out of no way. Merideth Taylor will discuss her motivations\, insights\, and journey to writing this book. \n  \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase at the event and you can get them signed by Merideth! \n  \nThis event is FREE and hybrid\, meaning you can join us in-person or virtually. Registration is required.\nIn-person participants are welcome to join us for a pre-reception at 6:15 pm. \n  \nRegister to attend In-Person here!\nRegister to attend virtually here!\n  \nMerideth M. Taylor is Professor Emerita of Theater and Dance at St. Mary’s College of Maryland\, and a founding member of the African and African Diaspora and Women Studies programs at the College. She is author of Listening in: Echoes and Artifacts from Maryland’s Mother County; co-editor of In Relentless Pursuit of an Education: African American Stories from a Century of Segregation; and screenwriter/director of the documentaries With All Deliberate Speed: One High School’s Story and Telly-Award-winning Talking and Walking Common Ground. \n  \nThis event is made possible in part by a sponsorship from:
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-merideth-taylor/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240510T131004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T120618Z
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SUMMARY:Specialty Tour - Medical History at Historic Sotterley: Herbs\, Lancets\, Bone Saws\, Vaccinations\, Antibiotics\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:July 19\, 2024 – What was it like to experience treatment of illness or injury in the past? How did the practice of medicine develop in our region? While touring the manor house\, slave dwelling\, and gardens\, take the journey from medicinal herbs\, blood-letting\, patent medicines\, lessons of sanitation learned during warfare\, crude surgical techniques\, and unsettling realities of medical research to the regulation of medical practice and development of effective prevention and treatment of deadly infections. Join docent Dr. Marcia Coe for a tour highlighting medical history as it relates to the people of Sotterley during 1699-1961. \nThe tour will be followed by a reception with wine\, nibbles\, and a Q&A. \nRecommended for ages 16 & older.  Walking and standing required.  The historic house is not ADA compliant. \nAdvance reservations required – please no walk-ins.  Tour is limited to 18 people. \nIt is advised to arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to your tour. Please proceed to the Warehouse to Check-in upon arrival. \n  \nPurchase Tickets Here\n 
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/specialty-tour-medical-history-at-historic-sotterley-herbs-lancets-bone-saws-vaccinations-antibiotics-oh-my-2/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240513T145343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T120545Z
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SUMMARY:Architectural Mysteries of the Manor House - Specialty Tour
DESCRIPTION:August 2\, 2024 – If these walls could talk\, imagine what they’d tell us about the history of Sotterley and the people that lived in Manor House. Join us for this specialty tour led by Sotterley’s Interpretive Programs Manager and a presentation by local architect Jim Ritter uncovering a series of architectural mysteries. Discover how the manor house was transformed from 1703 until the early 20th century. Explore how the manor house’s transformation was centered around the history of slavery at Sotterley. Along the way learn about passageways that once connected rooms and the manor house’s post in ground foundation. \nThe tour will be followed by a reception with wine\, nibbles\, and a Q&A. \nRecommended for ages 16 & older.  Walking and standing required.  The historic house is not ADA compliant. \nAdvance reservations required – please no walk-ins.  Tour is limited to 18 people. \nIt is advised to arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to your tour. Please proceed to the Warehouse to Check-in upon arrival. \n  \nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/architectural-mysteries-of-the-manor-house-specialty-tour/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240515T152120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T145631Z
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives with Dean Newman
DESCRIPTION:August 7\, 2024 – Nature photography is not the serene\, life-prolonging experience most magazine articles say it is. In fact\, it’s anything but the “Zen” experience they espouse. Come listen to Dean Newman\, a nature photographer from our area\, tell the “behind-the-scenes” stories of the images you see in publications. Dean has been bitten\, scratched\, kicked\, spat on and along with any other ways birds\, animals and reptiles can injure you\, all in the name of “getting the shot”. You’ll never look at another magazine photograph the same. \n  \nThis event is FREE and hybrid\, meaning you can join us in-person or virtually. Registration is required.\nIn-person participants are welcome to join us for a pre-reception at 6:15 pm. \n  \nRegister Here to Attend In-Person\nRegister Here to Attend Virtually\n  \nDean Newman is an internationally published photographer who specializes in wildlife and nature images. Living in Southern Maryland\, Dean grew up on a peanut and cattle farm in North Florida. Since leaving that farm he has lived across Europe in Iceland\, Italy\, Spain and Portugal. Dean is a retired Navy veteran who spent much of his career in aviation and\, thanks to a very understanding wife\, Sandy\, now travels 20+ weeks a year in the U.S.\, Africa and South America chasing the natural world. \n  \nThis event is made possible in part by a sponsorship from: \n \n 
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-and-perspectives-with-dean-newman/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240513T130550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T155007Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Unity and Healing: Together We Can Make A Difference
DESCRIPTION:August 24\, 2024 – Day of Unity and Healing this year will focus on Descendants\, historic sites\, and communities working together to preserve and interpret our history transparently. We will have a variety of organizations present to increase awareness that in order to have a shared success we must learn from each other and work together for a shared success. Each year\, the vision of Day of Unity and Healing is different because the needs are constantly changing. In order to heal we must have a conversation and share. Join us to experience history through different eyes this year. One of the first steps to healing is understanding the truth about our history and building bridges of understanding to move forward and create a better community and country. \n“It starts with every individual being open to listening and learning. We can’t change our history\, but we can reflect\, learn\, and heal to build a better tomorrow.”\n– Gwen Bankins and Jan Briscoe Descendants\, Board Trustee Historic Sotterley \n  \nThis event is FREE. Registration is encouraged\, but not required. \n  \nRegister here\n  \nPlease note that the schedule below is still in development and may change slightly as we get closer to the event. \n9:00 am \n\nHistoric Farm Wagon Tour (Reservation only\, register here)\n\n10:05 – 11:05 am Opening Ceremony with guest speakers \n11:15 – 11:35 am Middle Passage Marker Unveiling \n11:45 am– 12:30 pm Dedication of Sacred Space \n12:30 – 2:45 pm  \n\nSotterley Descendants Portrait Project unveiling\nRegional Historic sites Barn Displays\nHistorical Documentary Quilt Displays\nOpen House Tours\nBlacksmith demonstrations\nMeet the authors and book signings\nHolistic Health screenings and events\nUncovering History: Archeological updates : Historic St. Mary’s City and Historic Sotterley\nFood Trucks: Dan D’s Catering and The Salted Scoop\nHistoric Farm Wagon Tour (First come\, first serve)\n\n3:00 pm Living History : Underground Railroad Month Kick Off \n3:30 – 4:30 pm Music \n  \nCheck out our food truck menus for the event!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/day-of-unity-and-healing-together-we-can-make-a-difference/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240513T155101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T120345Z
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SUMMARY:Sotterley on the Patuxent - Specialty Tour
DESCRIPTION:September 6\, 2024 – From rolling hogsheads and whistling steamboats to roaring jets overhead\, the Sotterley on the Patuxent specialty tour will cover how Sotterley’s location along the Patuxent River was key to establishing successful commerce and communication from the time of its very beginning until the close of the steamboat era. We will explore various aspects of the Patuxent River’s impact on the inhabitants of Sotterley\, starting with the Piscataway Indian settlements and log canoes\, through early English settlements and sailing vessels bringing goods and enslaved Africans\, to Commodore Joshua Barney’s heroic flotilla during the War of 1812\, to well-established manor communities serviced by gracious steamboats\, to the crabbing and oystering industry\, and finally the location of a major naval aircraft testing and training facility. The Patuxent River has a rich history. As the only Tidewater plantation in Maryland open to the public\, Sotterley offers an ideal location for gaining in-depth knowledge of the important role of the river in our region’s history. \nThe tour will be followed by a reception with wine\, nibbles\, and a Q&A. \nRecommended for ages 16 & older.  Walking and standing required.  The historic house is not ADA compliant. \nAdvance reservations required – please no walk-ins.  Tour is limited to 18 people. \nIt is advised to arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to your tour. Please proceed to the Warehouse to Check-in upon arrival. \n  \nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-on-the-patuxent-specialty-tour/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T191110Z
UID:7796-1726185600-1726444799@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Pursuit of Freedom Focused Tours
DESCRIPTION:September 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\, 2:00\, and 3:00 and on Sunday at Noon\, 1:00\, 2:00\, and 3:00. \n\nHistoric Sotterley’s guided tours allow visitors an intimate perspective of the lives and cultures of those that owned\, lived\, and worked at Historic Sotterley\, enslaved or free\, over three centuries of American history. The tour is on the ground floor spaces of our historic Manor House and Slave Dwelling and is approximately 45-60 minutes in length. The 18th Century Manor House doorways may not accommodate all wheelchairs or walkers in some rooms of the house\, and reaching the Slave Dwelling requires traveling down an uneven dirt road. Please call in advance for full access details.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/pursuit-of-freedom-focused-tours/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240823T122847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T122847Z
UID:7826-1726300800-1726311600@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Birding the Fields & Trails of Historic Sotterley
DESCRIPTION:September 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. \nThe walk starts promptly at 8:00 am\, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior in the parking lot in front of the Visitor Center. Please bring with you binoculars and a field guide (don’t worry if you don’t have). Suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes and attire weather appropriate. For all levels of birdwatchers. \nRegister Here!\nIn preparation for the walk\, please download the Merlin app from Cornell University for your phone and install the US: Southeast Bird Pack. Both downloads are free and you won’t get spammed with email. It’s a GREAT app and you’ll be glad you downloaded it. \nDirections: From Rt. 235\, go north on Sotterley Road; turn right through gates then head towards the Historic Sotterley Visior Center\, we meet in the parking lot. \nWatch our website and Facebook for updates on this event (especially in case of inclement weather).
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/birding-the-fields-trails-of-historic-sotterley/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240813T195358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T205014Z
UID:7800-1726308000-1726315200@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Wandering
DESCRIPTION:September 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 that will be provided.  All ages welcome\, activities will focus on those five years old and up. \n  \n$5/person\, registration is required. Recommended for ages 5 and up\, but all are welcome! \n  \nRegister Here!\n  \nThis is a rain or shine event. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start time and proceed to the Warehouse to check-in (visible from parking area). Suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate attire. \nPlease note that we are not a drop-off site! Parents are required purchase a ticket and to stay with their children. \n  \nThis event is in partnership with Southern Maryland Folklife Center.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/wildlife-wandering/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195137
CREATED:20240814T115149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T205055Z
UID:7803-1726318800-1726329600@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Fabulous Fish & Friends
DESCRIPTION:September 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 wet and hold some fun and fabulous fish!  All ages welcome\, activities will focus on those five years old and up. \n  \n$5/person\, registration is required. Recommended for ages 5 and up\, but all are welcome! \n  \nRegister Here!\n  \nThis is a rain or shine event. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start time and proceed to the Warehouse to check-in (visible from parking area). Suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate attire. \nPlease note that we are not a drop-off site! Parents are required purchase a ticket and to stay with their children. \n  \nThis event is in partnership with Southern Maryland Folklife Center.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/fabulous-fish-friends/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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