William G. Thomas III Professor at the University of Nebraska A Question of Freedom: The Families Who Challenged Slavery from the Nation's Founding to the Civil War Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ____________________________________________________________________________ Click here to Register! Purchase his book here! Thomas explores the enslaved families of Prince George’s County Maryland who filed…

Join us as we discuss Black Men in White Coats, a new documentary from Dr. Dale Okorodudu. Black Men in White Coats Discussion Flyer Join moderator Kelsey Bush , Interim Chief Diversity Officer at St. Mary's College of Maryland, as he discusses the documentary 'Black Men in White Coats' with special guests Dr. Emmanuel Atiemo,…

 Socializing with Distance while Supporting Local! St. Mary's County Airport "Walk Around" Farmer's Market Saturday, March 13th, 2021 9 am - 1 pm Come shop local for all your favorite goods! Historic Sotterley is hosting a Farmer’s Market at the St. Mary's County Regional Airport. This outdoor, socially-distanced market will feature fresh local food and…

A Virtual Event for Grades 4th-12th Theme: COMMUNICATION IN HISTORY: THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING To Learn More: CLICK HERE To Register: CLICK HERE Email: education@sotterley.org

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS VOLUNTEER EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 27TH Volunteers who enjoy the great outdoors and don’t mind digging in the dirt, and want to help others are asked to join us for potato planting extravaganza at Historic Sotterley, as part of our “Growing for Good” program! For the eighth year…

Volunteers who enjoy the great outdoors and don’t mind digging in the dirt, and want to help others are asked to join us for potato planting extravaganza at Historic Sotterley, as part of our “Growing for Good” program! For the eighth year running, we are continuing the challenging work of sustainably farming the land. Most…

John B. King Jr.  CEO of The Education Trust, Founder of Strong Future Maryland, Former Secretary of Education to President Barack Obama Looking to the Past to Reclaim our Future Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ____________________________________________________________________________ Click here to Register! John B. King Jr. recounts the multi-generational journey that led from his great-grandfather…

Dr. Richard Bell  Professor of History and the University of Maryland The Nine Lives of Benjamin Franklin  Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ____________________________________________________________________________ Click here to Register! Franklin's genius is a puzzle. Born the tenth son of a humble family of puritan candle-makers in Boston in 1706, Franklin's rise to the front ranks…

Donald M. Barber Sotterley Descendant, Trustee on the Board of Historic Sotterley Growing up at Sotterley  Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ____________________________________________________________________________ Click here to Register! Donald M. Barber is a Sotterley descendant.  He is third generation of the Barber family that lived and worked at Sotterley since the turn of the 20th…

Garden Guild Plant Sale Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Sunday 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. 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…

Garden Guild Plant Sale Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Sunday 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. 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…

View the Event Poster Here The first of three sessions in a series that continues the exploration of issues identified at the September 13, 2020 Big Conversation on health care inequities. Steven K. Ragsdale has more than 25 years of experience in developing health care innovations and advancing pathways to better, safer, and more equitable…