June 19, 2026 - In celebration of Juneteenth, Historic Sotterley is proud to present “Threads of Freedom: Honoring Edith Younger Edmunds at 100,” a powerful and intergenerational program rooted in the theme of threads—those that bind history, memory, resilience, and community across generations. 45-minute presentation from Edith Younger Edmunds Conversational panel with Sotterley descendants Community…

June 25, 2026 - Join us for a special presentation in honor of America’s and Maryland’s 250th as historian and author Dave Brown explores the life and legacy of George Plater III, one of Maryland’s highly involved and influential early leaders. Through Dave's research, this program illuminates Plater’s role in shaping the state and the…

June 26-28, 2026 - In honor of Descendants Day on June 28th, Historic Sotterley is offering its guided tours with additional notes on the role of descendants in preserving Sotterley and its stories. Tours will be offered on Friday & Saturday at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm and on Sunday at 12:30 pm…

July 1, 2026 - How should we remember George Washington’s involvement in slavery? In this lecture, historian John Garrison Marks will share how Americans have argued over this questions for nearly 250 years. More than any other “Founding Father,” Washington’s ties to slavery have vexed us. He enslaved more people than any of his fellow…

July 3-5, 2026 - In honor of Independence Day and America’s 250th, Historic Sotterley is offering its guided tours with additional notes on Sotterley’s role in shaping America’s history and the start of our nation through an examination of the life of Sotterley’s George Plater III and those who lived and labored at Sotterley during…

July 10, 2026 - Get ready for a roaring good time with the Mobile Library at Historic Sotterley! Join us for a family-friendly dinosaur documentary and travel back to the age of the dinosaurs. Discover fascinating fossils, explore hands-on dinosaur activities, and browse books from the Mobile Library. After the film, stick around for dino-themed…

July 11, 2026 - Second Saturday Family Nights at Historic Sotterley brings the perfect blend of summer fun, local flavor, and down‑home charm. Enjoy delicious eats from Bailey’s Food Truck, buy fresh local finds at the farmer's market, and let the kids dive into farm games and wagon rides around Sotterley’s beautiful grounds. Starting at…

This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.   July 18, 2026 - Celebrate America's 250th with an 1776 Tea Party at Historic Sotterley! The afternoon will include a special presentation on George Washington's Spies by Historic Sotterley's Interpretive Programs Manager, Katherine Humphries. Also called the Culper Spy Ring, Washington's spies were a…

July 24 - 26, 2026 - Trades have always been the backbone of society. From blacksmiths to woodworkers and carpenters, their tools have evolved but their skills have remained a necessity. This weekend, Historic Sotterley is offering its guided tours with additional notes on the trades that built Sotterley and made it possible. Tours will…

SATURDAY. JULY 25 at HISTORIC SOTTERLEY Rain or Shine.    Local artists.     Variety of sounds. Free parking.   Vendors and food trucks. For more info Go To:  www.SoMDLive.com  

Thursday, August 6 & Friday, August 7, 2026 - “Legends & Lore: In a Time of Revolution” is set in October, 1776. It is a desperate time for the recently declared independent nation, when families were split and the success of the revolution was far from certain. General Washington is staging a hurried retreat from New…

August 7 - 9, 2026 - For centuries, humans have relied on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for transportation and trade. From providing high-traffic trade routes to providing an avenue for the pursuit of freedom, these iconic waterways defined an entire region. This weekend, Historic Sotterley is offering its guided tours with additional notes…