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SUMMARY:The Importance of Bees - Family Friendly Activities
DESCRIPTION:August 18\, 2023 – Join us from 10:30-12:00 for a family friendly activity.  Melanie\, a Historic Sotterley intern and apprentice with the Teacher Academy Program\, will lead a story time and hands on craft. Bea\, a Historic Sotterley intern and student at St. Mary’s Ryken\, will talk about her experiences as a beekeeper. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn about one of our most important pollinators and ask questions to one of the people who works with them.\n \n\nActivity will take place under the riverside portico of the manor house and the cost is the $5/person grounds fee and check in is at the museum shop.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/the-importance-of-bees-family-friendly-activities/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Day of Unity and Healing – Beyond Color: The Power of Connection
DESCRIPTION:Historic Sotterley’s Day of Unity and Healing is a Descendant planned event that remembers and celebrates our complete American Heritage and all Descendants through leadership\, education\, history and the arts. \nThis year’s event\, Beyond Color: The Power of Connection\, will be held on August 19\, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:30pm. 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. The event will feature a keynote from Rev. Lawrence Ellis Walker\, Sr.\, speakers\, music\, a performance by Washington Revels Jubilee Voices\, brief video screenings\, and a UNESCO Remembrance Ceremony. After the event\, guests can visit the historic barn for a display of Documentary Story Quilts and walk through Historic Sotterley’s exhibits. \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.” – Gwen Bankins and Jan Briscoe Descendants and Historic Sotterley Board Trustees \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but we request that attendees register in advance. \nRegister HERE\n  \nEvent Attractions: \nThe Washington Revels Jubilee Voices ensemble will present songs and stories of struggle and perseverance\, trials and triumphs expressed through acapella music\, drama and dance \nOn display will be Documentary Story Quilts by Dr. Joan M.E. Gaither which reflect the personal stories of life experiences of other people\, places and events that keep connections to our American Heritage capture and record oral histories and memories that bring and eye and ear to humanitarian concerns. \nPresenters: Daryl Hinman\, Lucille Walker\, Common Groove Band\, Shamika Renee\, Janice Walthour\, Dorothy Waters \nArtist Nicole Stewart will unveil the first few portraits of the Historic Sotterley Descendants Portrait Project \nDescendants: Dante Eubanks\, Kelsey Bush\, Jan Briscoe\, Gwen Bankins\, Jerome Spears\, Angela Wilson \nUNESCO Remembrance Ceremony\, Return Passage Highlights \nVideo: Walking and Talking Common Ground \n  \n**Please note\, we will not have morning guided tours due to this event. Guided tours will resume at 1pm.**
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/day-of-unity-and-healing-2023/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T090000
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SUMMARY:AeroPark Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Historic Sotterley is sponsoring the AeroPark Farmer’s Market\, but you don’t need a plane to visit! Drive\, bike\, or walk in to get fresh goods and produce. All businesses selling at our Airport Farmer’s Market are local small businesses that sell products that they have grown or produced themselves. When you shop local\, up to 68% of the money you spend stays in the community\, so come help support the wonderful entrepreneurs that make Maryland unique. The market runs from 9am – 1pm and is located indoors so you can enjoy watching the planes go by while shopping rain or shine! \nSotterley is sponsoring this unique market at the Airport Terminal building located at 44200 Airport Road\, California\, Maryland. Located in St. Mary’s County\, the airport is about four miles northeast of the central business district of Leonardtown. \n  \nVendors:  \nTBD
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/aeropark-farmers-market-11/
LOCATION:SMC Regional Airport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives with David Moulton
DESCRIPTION:September 13\, 2023 – Saving Grassland Birds in Sotterley’s Hayfields \nDavid Moulton\, founder of Saving Southern Maryland’s Grassland Birds\, will discuss the role Sotterley has played in finding ways to bale hay while trying not to harm baby birds at the same time. Some of our most beloved species of grassland birds\, such as the Eastern Meadowlark\, nest only in large hay fields during May and June – often conflicting directly with the spring hay harvest.  What can be done? With Sotterley’s property manager\, Joe Goldsmith\, David has undertaken a series of experiments to demonstrate that by altering harvest techniques\, timing and patterns\, Southern Maryland hay farmers can often maintain their haying operations while significantly increasing the reproductive success of the birds.  He will outline their findings and share ideas about maintaining our agricultural heritage and conserving our threatened wildlife. \nDavid Moulton has been an avid birder since he was a boy in Massachusetts\, where he accompanied his dad to such birding hotspots as Plum Island\, Cape Ann and the Great Meadows of Concord. He moved to Washington\, DC to attend law school at Georgetown and to pursue a professional career working on energy\, environment and climate policy in the US House of Representatives. Now in retirement\, David devotes much of his time to saving habitat for birds. In 2020\, he initiated a nonprofit demonstration project in St. Mary’s County – Saving Southern Maryland’s Grassland Birds. This project experiments with bird-friendly hay mowing techniques that can lessen the mortality of grassland birds during the breeding season. Through the “Grassland Ambassadors” at the Southern Maryland Audubon Society\, he is hoping to reduce the decline of hayfield-nesting birds with the cooperation of conservation-minded landowners. \nDavid has served as the field trip coordinator for the Southern Maryland Audubon Society\, a board member of the Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust\, and is currently a member of the Administrative Board of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. After six decades-worth of hours in the field\, he can report a Life List for North American species that tops 700 species. \n  \nThis event will be in-person only. We request that you register in advance here: \nRegister for FREE Here!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-and-perspectives-with-david-moulton/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:September 15th\, 2023 – The Sierra Club Southern Maryland Group will be partnering with Historic Sotterley for a family-friendly homeschool day activity. From 10:30 am to 12:30 pm\, kids can take a nature walk exploring the grounds of Sotterley and learning about local ecosystem. Afterwards\, children will have the opportunity to create their own artistic masterpiece depicting the gardens of Sotterley. \nThe event is $5 per person\, but guided tours will be available for an additional purchase if families wish to extend their stay and learn about Sotterley’s history.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/homeschool-day-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T130000
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CREATED:20230123T160249Z
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SUMMARY:AeroPark Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Historic Sotterley is sponsoring the AeroPark Farmer’s Market\, but you don’t need a plane to visit! Drive\, bike\, or walk in to get fresh goods and produce. All businesses selling at our Airport Farmer’s Market are local small businesses that sell products that they have grown or produced themselves. When you shop local\, up to 68% of the money you spend stays in the community\, so come help support the wonderful entrepreneurs that make Maryland unique. The market runs from 9am – 1pm and is located indoors so you can enjoy watching the planes go by while shopping rain or shine! \nSotterley is sponsoring this unique market at the Airport Terminal building located at 44200 Airport Road\, California\, Maryland. Located in St. Mary’s County\, the airport is about four miles northeast of the central business district of Leonardtown. \n  \nVendors:  \nTBD
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/aeropark-farmers-market-12/
LOCATION:SMC Regional Airport
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Sotterley":MAILTO:marketing@sotterley.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T170000
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SUMMARY:Specialty Tour - Medical History at Historic Sotterley: Herbs\, Lancets\, Bone Saws\, Vaccinations\, Antibiotics\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:September 29\, 2023 – 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. \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 Visitor Center to Check-in upon arrival. \n  \nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/specialty-tour-medical-history-at-historic-sotterley-herbs-lancets-bone-saws-vaccinations-antibiotics-oh-my/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T110000
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SUMMARY:Birding the Fields and Trails of Sotterley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fall 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. \n  \nThere is no group limit or registration needed\, just show up ready to go birding!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/birding-the-fields-and-trails-of-sotterley-2/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T170000
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SUMMARY:Southern Maryland Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:October 7th & 8th – Historic Sotterley is proud to announce a NEW event: the Southern Maryland Heritage Festival. This festival is a celebration of Southern Maryland food\, culture\, history\, and the people that make it unique. The two-day event will feature music\, heritage demos and exhibits\, food trucks\, artisan vendors\, family activities\, and so much more. \nMusic & Entertainment – Music is part of our heritage! Enjoy a range of country\, rock\, gospel\, jazz at various stages around the site. So much to choose from! Local comedy acts for kids and adults will also be featured in various locations on site. \nHeritage Demos & Exhibits – Check out demonstrations and exhibits from Southern Maryland businesses and organizations\, such as blacksmithing\, quilting\, bee keeping\, antique tractor demos and more! \nFood and Artisan Vendors – Shop one-of-a-kind hand-crafted goods made by local artisans\, and enjoy fabulous food from local favorites! \nBeer & Wine – Brews on tap and wine will be available at two locations on site\, including our historic Barn (bring your ID!) \nKids Corner – Your little ones will enjoy games\, and other family -friendly activities \nWagon Rides – Take a scenic ride through Historic Sotterley on a wagon hauled by our new tractor \nOpen House Tours – Explore some areas of our Manor House and learn some history from our experienced docents \n  \nWe will be running a food drive for St. Mary’s Caring Kitchen during this event! Please bring only nonperishable food items that have not expired. Donations can be dropped off at the donation table next to admissions as guests are entering the event – no need to carry them around! \n  \nTicket Pricing \nTwo-Day Entrance (adults only): $40 in advance\, $50 at the gate \nAdults: $25 in advance\, $30 at the gate \nMembers: $20 \nYouth (13-17): $10 \nChildren (12 & under): FREE \nTicket purchase can be used for a one-day entry on Saturday or Sunday and covers entry to the event only. Food & drink will be available for purchase. If you would like to attend both days you can purchase a second ticket. Not a member\, not a problem! Click here to join us and become a member today! \nAttendees are encouraged to bring chairs & blankets\, but NO coolers or pets will be allowed at the event! \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n  \nFULL EVENT PROGRAM
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/heritage/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T170000
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SUMMARY:Southern Maryland Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:October 7th & 8th – Historic Sotterley is proud to announce a NEW event: the Southern Maryland Heritage Festival. This festival is a celebration of Southern Maryland food\, culture\, history\, and the people that make it unique. The two-day event will feature music\, heritage demos and exhibits\, food trucks\, artisan vendors\, family activities\, and so much more. \nMusic & Entertainment – Music is part of our heritage! Enjoy a range of country\, rock\, gospel\, jazz at various stages around the site. So much to choose from! Local comedy acts for kids and adults will also be featured in various locations on site. \nHeritage Demos & Exhibits – Check out demonstrations and exhibits from Southern Maryland businesses and organizations\, such as blacksmithing\, quilting\, bee keeping\, antique tractor demos and more! \nFood and Artisan Vendors – Shop one-of-a-kind hand-crafted goods made by local artisans\, and enjoy fabulous food from local favorites! \nBeer & Wine – Brews on tap and wine will be available at two locations on site\, including our historic Barn (bring your ID!) \nKids Corner – Your little ones will enjoy games\, and other family -friendly activities \nWagon Rides – Take a scenic ride through Historic Sotterley on a wagon hauled by our new tractor \nOpen House Tours – Explore some areas of our Manor House and learn some history from our experienced docents \n  \nWe will be running a food drive for St. Mary’s Caring Kitchen during this event! Please bring only nonperishable food items that have not expired. Donations can be dropped off at the donation table next to admissions as guests are entering the event – no need to carry them around! \n  \nTicket Pricing \nTwo-Day Entrance (adults only): $40 in advance\, $50 at the gate \nAdults: $25 in advance\, $30 at the gate \nMembers: $20 \nYouth (13-17): $10 \nChildren (12 & under): FREE \nTicket purchase can be used for a one-day entry on Saturday or Sunday and covers entry to the event only. Food & drink will be available for purchase. If you would like to attend both days you can purchase a second ticket. Not a member\, not a problem! Click here to join us and become a member today! \nAttendees are encouraged to bring chairs & blankets\, but NO coolers or pets will be allowed at the event! \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n  \nFULL EVENT PROGRAM
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/southern-maryland-heritage-festival-2/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T170000
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SUMMARY:AeroPark Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Historic Sotterley is sponsoring the AeroPark Farmer’s Market\, but you don’t need a plane to visit! Drive\, bike\, or walk in to get fresh goods and produce. All businesses selling at our Airport Farmer’s Market are local small businesses that sell products that they have grown or produced themselves. When you shop local\, up to 68% of the money you spend stays in the community\, so come help support the wonderful entrepreneurs that make Maryland unique. The market runs from 9am – 1pm and is located indoors so you can enjoy watching the planes go by while shopping rain or shine! \nSotterley is sponsoring this unique market at the Airport Terminal building located at 44200 Airport Road\, California\, Maryland. Located in St. Mary’s County\, the airport is about four miles northeast of the central business district of Leonardtown. \n  \nVendors:  \nTBD
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/aeropark-farmers-market-13/
LOCATION:SMC Regional Airport
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Sotterley":MAILTO:marketing@sotterley.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives with Jay Fleming
DESCRIPTION:October 18\, 2023 – Join Maryland based photographer Jay Fleming as he presents photographs and stories from his books Working the water and  Island Life and his photography on the Chesapeake Bay. Fleming will also share images from his water based photography workshops that he runs on the Chesapeake Bay out of his studio on Kent Island.\nJay Fleming’s second book\, Island Life\, is a visual narrative of the environment\, communities and commercial fisheries of Smith Island\, Maryland and Tangier Island\, Virginia—the last inhabited offshore islands in the Chesapeake Bay. Although less than 15 miles of water separate Smith and Tangier from the mainland\, centuries of isolation have preserved the unique way of life of these island communities\, making them feel worlds apart from the life most of us know. \n​​​​​​​Since his first trip to the islands in 2009\, Fleming has seen remarkable changes to the islands’ landscape and communities. Cemeteries are washing into the water\, acres of marshland are disappearing and the populations are in decline. Fleming felt a sense of urgency to document the islands’ iconic working waterfronts\, as the very forces that sustain them also threaten to take them away. Equal parts informative and aesthetically pleasing\, Island Life reveals the beauty and the perils of a life dependent upon the rhythms of the tide and the harvest of the Chesapeake Bay. \n​​​​​​​Jay Fleming is a photographer and writer who documents the complex interactions between humans and their natural environment. Born and raised in Annapolis\, Maryland\, Jay grew up with an affinity for the water. He discovered his passion for photography at the age of 13 with a hand-me-down 35mm film camera. In 2015\, Jay turned his attention to photography full time in 2015 after working in the field of fisheries and seafood marketing. Since then\, Jay has published two photography books – Working the Water and Island Life\, he operates two workboats while leading water based photography workshops on the Chesapeake Bay and manages his studio on Kent Island\, Maryland. \n  \nThis event will be HYBRID\, meaning you can join us virtually or in person. You can register for either here: \nRegister to join virtually\nRegister to join in-person\n  \nBuy Jay Fleming’s Books: \nWorking the Water \nIsland Life
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-and-perspectives-with-jay-fleming/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20231011T193420Z
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SUMMARY:Talking and Walking Common Ground: The Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Talking and Walking Common Ground: the Next Generation\, will take place on Wednesday\, November 1st at 7:00pm\, and this event will be held in partnership with St. Mary’s College of Maryland. It will be an amazing way to end our Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives series for 2024\, and we have chosen the date of November 1st since it is also commemorated as Emancipation Day in the State of Maryland. \n  \nOur final installment of the “Talking and Walking Common Ground” series will bring a diverse panel together to talk about how the work of talking and walking common ground can be carried out by the next generation. Some topics covered will include: how do we create stakeholders within the younger generations? What new issues or challenges will the next generation face? How must the work and mission shift in the future to ensure success? Our panelists will include Jerry Gabriel\, Associate Professor of English at St. Mary’s College of Maryland\, Caitlyn Hunter\, Associate Professor of English at College of Southern Maryland\, Jaelon Moaney\, Co-Founder of The Needle’s Eye Academy and commissioner of the Maryland Commission of African American History and Culture\, Ashlyn Conley\, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Student\, and Phoebe Tate\, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Student. \n  \nThis event is not only part of Sotterley Presents\, it is also part of our Common Ground Initiative. The theme of “Talking and Walking Common Ground” was chosen for 2024 after the video of the same title was created last year and shown on our Day of Unity in 2022. The video can still be viewed on our Common Ground Initiative page: https://sotterley.org/common-ground \n  \nAs part of our speaker series events this year\, we held two other “Talking and Walking Common Ground” events. The first was a virtual film screening hosted by St. Mary’s County Library followed by a panel of descendants who gave their perspectives on Sotterley’s work and their connections with the site. The second was “Talking and Walking Common Ground: A Shared Vision in Action” where a panel of museum leadership discussed their journeys toward providing a more honest and inclusive history. This included their challenges\, successes\, and their site’s inclusion of descendants in this important work. \n  \nThe event will take place in a recital hall at the Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. This is a free event for the public\, but advance registration is requested as seating is limited. Walk-ins will be accepted if seating allows\, but please check back to see if the event has been filled. \n  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/talking-and-walking-common-ground-the-next-generation/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20230123T160401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T190038Z
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SUMMARY:AeroPark Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Historic Sotterley is sponsoring the AeroPark Farmer’s Market\, but you don’t need a plane to visit! Drive\, bike\, or walk in to get fresh goods and produce. All businesses selling at our Airport Farmer’s Market are local small businesses that sell products that they have grown or produced themselves. When you shop local\, up to 68% of the money you spend stays in the community\, so come help support the wonderful entrepreneurs that make Maryland unique. The market runs from 9am – 1pm and is located indoors so you can enjoy watching the planes go by while shopping rain or shine! \nSotterley is sponsoring this unique market at the Airport Terminal building located at 44200 Airport Road\, California\, Maryland. Located in St. Mary’s County\, the airport is about four miles northeast of the central business district of Leonardtown. \n  \nVendors:  \n\nFree State Ciders\nOlivin’s Oils & Vinegar\nMully’s Brewery\nIntoxi-cake-tion\nZekiah Farms\nThe Garden (Mushrooms)\nBlack Pointe – Chocolatier\nBeachin Bay Bakery\nMuzzy’s Wine Jelly\nSotterley (Growing for Good) sweet potatoes\nBird Dog Bistro (hot food & coffee)\nTobacco Barn Distillery\nBella’s Bones Dog Treats\nNativo C&S (Spices)\nCharlotte Stone (cocoa reindeer stocking stuffers)
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/aeropark-farmers-market-14/
LOCATION:SMC Regional Airport
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Sotterley":MAILTO:marketing@sotterley.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20231011T194005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T185814Z
UID:6667-1701505800-1701529200@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Winter Wonderland Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Various times throughout the day available for you to choose from: 8:30\, 10:30\, 1:00 & 3:00\nHave you tried DIY holiday décor projects before\, but just couldn’t seem to pull it off? Great news\, the Sotterley Garden Guild is offering workshops on Saturday\, December 3rd to share their expertise! Only 16 participants per session and each session is 1 1/2 hours long. \nMake this Christmas event part of your family tradition! \nPlease Note: Bring your own gloves and clippers for the workshops – other materials to be provided. Workshops will be held in Historic Sotterley Maintenance Building. Guests are asked to arrive promptly for your workshop time and to proceed directly to the Maintenance Building across from the Visitor Center to check in. Visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and to wear foot gear suitable for the conditions as the site is kept rustic\, although the workshop will be held indoors. \nIf you experience any trouble making your reservation for a workshop\, please call the office at 301-373-2280 (9 am – 5 pm\, Monday – Friday) and we will be happy to help. \n  \nReserve your seat here! 
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/winter-wonderland-workshop/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20230123T160525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T185814Z
UID:6153-1702803600-1702818000@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:AeroPark Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Historic Sotterley is sponsoring the AeroPark Farmer’s Market\, but you don’t need a plane to visit! Drive\, bike\, or walk in to get fresh goods and produce. All businesses selling at our Airport Farmer’s Market are local small businesses that sell products that they have grown or produced themselves. When you shop local\, up to 68% of the money you spend stays in the community\, so come help support the wonderful entrepreneurs that make Maryland unique. The market runs from 9am – 1pm and is located indoors so you can enjoy watching the planes go by while shopping rain or shine! \nSotterley is sponsoring this unique market at the Airport Terminal building located at 44200 Airport Road\, California\, Maryland. Located in St. Mary’s County\, the airport is about four miles northeast of the central business district of Leonardtown. \n  \nVendors:  \nTBD
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/aeropark-farmers-market-15/
LOCATION:SMC Regional Airport
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Sotterley":MAILTO:marketing@sotterley.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20240116T153345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T185814Z
UID:6826-1707642000-1707656400@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:AeroPark Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:February 11\, 2024\, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Historic Sotterley is sponsoring the AeroPark Farmer’s Market\, but you don’t need a plane to visit! Drive\, bike\, or walk in to get fresh goods and produce. All businesses selling at our Airport Farmer’s Market are local small businesses that sell products that they have grown or produced themselves. When you shop local\, up to 68% of the money you spend stays in the community\, so come help support the wonderful entrepreneurs that make Maryland unique. The market runs from 9am – 1pm and is located indoors so you can enjoy watching the planes go by while shopping rain or shine! \nSotterley is sponsoring this unique market at the Airport Terminal building located at 44200 Airport Road\, California\, Maryland. Located in St. Mary’s County\, the airport is about four miles northeast of the central business district of Leonardtown. \n  \nVendors:  (Subject to change before market date) \n\n\nFree State Ciders\nOlivin’s Oils & Vinegar\nIntoxi-cake-tion\nZekiah Farms\nOlga’s Treats\nUnforgoatable Goods\nDixon Family Farm\nBoon Doggie Farm\nBeez Kneez Ice Cream\nAchterberg Acres Farm\nThe Garden (Mushrooms) \nBlack Pointe – Chocolatier\nBeachin Bay Bakery\nJuice Buzz\nMuzzy’s Wine Jelly\nSotterley (Growing for Good) sweet potatoes\nBird Dog Bistro (hot food & coffee)\nMia Moore\nTobacco Barn Distillery\nCoastal Canyon Seafood (Fresh Fish)
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/aeropark-farmers-market-16/
LOCATION:SMC Regional Airport
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20240122T180313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T185814Z
UID:6846-1710579600-1710601200@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:St. Mary's County History Day
DESCRIPTION:March 16\, 2024 – 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 performance. It is a chance for students to develop critical skills that they will use throughout their schooling and careers\, and winners of the district contest will advance to the state-level contest. \nSt. Mary’s County History Day is brought to you by Historic Sotterley\, in partnership with St. Mary’s County Library and Maryland Humanities and the St. Mary’s County Public Library. \n  \nLearn more about National History Day and register your student on our History Day website!\n  \nContest Date: Saturday\, March 16th\, 2024 \nLocation: Leonardtown Public Library \n  \nDeadlines \nRegistration Opens: October 12th\, 2023 \nRegistration Closes: March 7\, 2024 \nProject Submissions Due: March 7\, 2024 \n  \nDates \nRegional Contest Day: March 16\, 2024 \nState Contest Day: May 4\, 2024 \nNational Contest Day: June 9-13\, 2024
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/st-marys-county-history-day-4/
LOCATION:Leonardtown Public Library\, 23630 Hayden Farm Ln\, Leonardtown\, MD\, 20650\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Sotterley":MAILTO:marketing@sotterley.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20240212T185857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T185814Z
UID:6925-1710961200-1710961200@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Caitlyn Hunter
DESCRIPTION:March 20\, 2024 – Caitlyn Hunter joins Historic Sotterley to discuss her book\, “Power in the Tongue”\, which fuses history and folktales to show Black perseverance across centuries. Her book is a hybrid of memoir and fiction which digs into the history of herself and her audience to show that the stories we tell are just as important as the facts. ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ \n  \nCaitlyn Hunter was the inaugural Emerging Black Artist in Residence at Chatham University (2021-2022). She is a doctoral candidate at Duquesne University where she researches African American literature and Black Food studies. She is currently writing both a collection of short stories and a culinary memoir around her maternal ancestry. Her first book\, Power in the Tongue (Tolsun Books) debuted in 2022. Her work appears in Midnight & Indigo\, Lost Balloon\, and elsewhere. She is currently an Assistant Professor of English at the College of Southern Maryland. \n  \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required! \nRegister Here!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-caitlyn-hunter/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Sotterley":MAILTO:marketing@sotterley.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20240125T152045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T185813Z
UID:6862-1711184400-1711195200@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Growing for Good Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:March 23\, 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/
LOCATION:MD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20240216T151900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T185813Z
UID:6961-1711362600-1711369800@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Spring Break Activities - A Week in the Woods
DESCRIPTION:March 25\, 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. \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. \n  \nPlease note that we are not a drop-off site! Parents are required to stay with their children. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/spring-break-activities-a-week-in-the-woods/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Sotterley":MAILTO:marketing@sotterley.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20240216T152023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T185813Z
UID:6964-1711449000-1711456200@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Spring Break Activities - A Week in the Woods
DESCRIPTION:March 26\, 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. \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 stay with their children. \nRegister Here
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/spring-break-activities-a-week-in-the-woods-2/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Sotterley":MAILTO:marketing@sotterley.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20240216T152116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T132210Z
UID:6967-1711535400-1711542600@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Spring Break Activities - A Week in the Woods
DESCRIPTION:March 27\, 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. \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-3/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20240216T152215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T144628Z
UID:6970-1711621800-1711629000@sotterley.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Sotterley":MAILTO:marketing@sotterley.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20240216T152327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T151718Z
UID:6973-1711708200-1711715400@sotterley.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191058
CREATED:20240207T151859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T185812Z
UID:6913-1711789200-1711800000@sotterley.org
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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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
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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
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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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