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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
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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
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
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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:20260403T180120
CREATED:20240508T185134Z
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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
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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
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CREATED:20240522T180632Z
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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
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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:20260403T180120
CREATED:20240522T181035Z
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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
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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:20260403T180120
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:20260403T180120
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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:20260403T180120
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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:20260403T180120
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:20260403T180120
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:20260403T180120
CREATED:20240806T191110Z
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:20260403T180120
CREATED:20240823T122847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T122847Z
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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:20260403T180120
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:20260403T180120
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180120
CREATED:20240805T204041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T205500Z
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Dan Dawson
DESCRIPTION:Dan will spend an evening discussing his family’s farming history from decades as tobacco-centric to small grains and currently to bourbon production. Topics will include the impact of the development of NAS Patuxent River on the farming community and his family\, the tobacco buyout\, the rise in popularity of bourbon – America’s spirit and the history of southern Maryland as bourbon’s true birthplace. For those of legal age\, samples of Tobacco Barn’s currently released products will be made available as well as the opportunity to purchase bottles with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Historic Sotterley. \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. \nRegister to attend In-Person\nRegister to attend Virtually\nDan Dawson retired after a 39-year career in the defense industry\, having risen from an entry-level engineering role at Veda Incorporated to a senior executive position at KBR. His career was largely spent with the same company through various acquisitions. Before his defense career\, Dan made a mark in ethanol fuel production during high school and briefly afterward\, becoming the third licensed fuel ethanol distiller in 1980. After a long hiatus\, he re-entered the distillation world in 2014 by co-founding Tobacco Barn Distillery\, LLC on his family farm in Hollywood\, Maryland\, which has been recognized as the Top Farm Distillery in the U.S. Dan and his wife\, Susan\, who is also a distiller at Tobacco Barn\, have two adult children. \nThis event is made possible in part by a sponsorship from:
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-dan-dawson/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20260403T180120
CREATED:20240930T122603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T122612Z
UID:7880-1727568000-1730073599@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Moments in Nature Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:September 29 to October 27\, 2024 – Come see Joi Lowe’s new art exhibition\, “Moments in Nature: Acknowledging spiritual connections to the landscape of Historic Sotterley”. The exhibit features artworks created by Joi using resources from Historic Sotterley\, as well as special contributions from artists Pamela Callen\, Mark Boneham\, and Damien Wilkinson. Joi’s exhibit aims to reflect her emotional and spiritual connection to Historic Sotterley’s complex history and to inspire viewers to engage with the past. \nThe exhibition will be open every Friday through Saturday in October. Please check in at the Visitor Center first to pay for your $5 grounds pass!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/moments-in-nature-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180120
CREATED:20240730T202006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T194702Z
UID:7777-1727622000-1727632800@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Moments in Nature Art Exhibit Open Reception
DESCRIPTION:September 29\, 2024 – Join us for an open reception of Joi Lowe’s new art exhibition\, “Moments in Nature: Acknowledging spiritual connections to the landscape of Historic Sotterley”. The exhibit will feature artworks created by Joi using resources from Historic Sotterley\, as well as special contributions from artists Pamela Callen\, Mark Boneham\, and Damien Wilkinson. Joi’s exhibit aims to reflect her emotional and spiritual connection to Historic Sotterley’s complex history and to inspire viewers to engage with the past. The open reception will begin promptly at 3:00 p.m. with a tour of Historic Sotterley\, concluding in the warehouse where Executive Director Nancy Easterling and Interpretive Programs Coordinator Katherine Humphries will provide opening remarks and acknowledgements as guests view the artwork. \n  \nRegistration is encouraged. \n  \nRegister here!\n 
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/moments-in-nature-art-exhibit-open-reception/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180120
CREATED:20240912T122531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T122550Z
UID:7854-1727809200-1727814600@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:The Civil Rights Act in Southern Maryland: Yesterday\, Today\, and for Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and to coincide with Governor Wes Moore’s proclamation of 2024 as Maryland’s Year of Civil Rights\, the Center for the Study of Democracy\, Historic Sotterley\, St. Mary’s College of Maryland\, and Historic St. Mary’s City will host a panel discussion titled “The Civil Rights Act in Southern Maryland: Yesterday\, Today\, and for Tomorrow.” This program will feature distinguished panelists from academia\, law\, activist and advocacy circles and the museum studies community from the region to explore the legacy of the Civil Rights Act in Southern Maryland. We hope to stimulate dialogue\, enhance learning\, forge partnerships and promote civic engagement within the Southern Maryland community. \n\nThis event will take place in-person at St. Mary’s College of Maryland in the Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center – Concert Hall\n47855 College Dr\, St Marys City\, MD 20686 \n\nThe panel will feature: \nMODERATOR:\nKelsey R. Bush\, Community Affairs Liasion for St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Mr. Bush is also the President of the Board of Directors for Walden Wise\, the Secretary for Historic Sotterley\, the Chair of the St. Mary’s County Human Relation Commission\, and a Founding Board member of the Foundation Board for the Patuxent River Test Museum. \nSPEAKERS:\nChuck Holden\, Professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland since 1999. His books include: In the Great Maelstrom: Conservatives in Post-Civil War South Carolina (2002) and The New Southern University: Academic Freedom and Liberalism at UNC (2011). He is also a co-author on Republican Populist: Spiro Agnew and the Origin of Donald Trump’s America (2019). His op-eds have appeared in The Washington Post\, The Baltimore Sun\, The Charlotte Observer\, the Des Moines Register. and the History News Network. \nMichael Kent\,Historian. He began his career as an Historian by collecting his family’s oral histories and then expanded his research to include all of Calvert County’s Black history. He put that research in a book titled “Mulatto\, the Black history of Calvert County”. Michael served as a Lt. for the Judge Advocate General Corps of the U.S. Naval Reserves and as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Baltimore and Prince George’s Counties in Maryland. Michael was appointed by Governor O’Mally and Governor Hogan to serve on the Maryland Commission for African American History and culture. \nMaya Davis\, Director of the Riversdale House Museum\, the former 19th Century Plantation home in Prince George’s County. Ms. Davis\, representing Prince George’s County\, also serves as Chair of The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture. She was also the Research Archivist and Legislative Liaison at the Maryland State Archives. Some of her recent projects include the Adam Francis Plummer Portrait Commission\, Installation of the Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman Statue at the Maryland State House\, Annapolis Port Marker project\, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Park and Visitor Center. \nChief Mark Tayac\, 29th generation of hereditary chiefs of the Piscataway Indian Nation. Mark Tayac and the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers carry on the long-standing traditions\, culture and heritage of their Indigenous ancestors. From Tayac Territory\, (Port Tobacco\, MD)\, Mark Tayac travels with the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers presenting a colorful\, educational and entertaining pow wow-style campus event featuring American Indian Dance\, Drum & Song. Mark has worked tirelessly to ensure the recognition of the tribe in the state of Maryland and worked with federal authorities to repatriate material culture and human remains belonging to the Piscataway. \nDr. Janice Walthour\, a retired educator\, worked in St. Mary’s County Public Schools for 36 years as a teacher\, resource teacher\, assistant principal\, principal and coordinator of academic intervention programs. As a political activist\, she served as voter registration chair for the historic event of electing Joseph Lee Somerville\, Sheriff of St. Mary’s County. Dr. Walthour is past president and currently a member of the Unified Committee for Afro American Contributions (UCAC). Walthour has been awarded numerous citations for professional and community services. \n A pre-event reception with light refreshments will take place at 6 p.m. in the lobby of the Dodge PAC. \n\n\nRegistration information\n\nThe event is free and open to the public\, but tickets are required. \nRegister Here
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/the-civil-rights-act-in-southern-maryland-yesterday-today-and-for-tomorrow/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180120
CREATED:20240731T161642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T192111Z
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Ralph Eshelman
DESCRIPTION:October 16\, 2024 – “It starts as a whisper near the four corners of Maryland\, where Montgomery\, Frederick\, Howard and Carroll counties converge. It’s little more than a meandering brook winding its way through farmland\, but when it completes its 110-mile journey to Southern Maryland\, the Patuxent River runs 120 feet deep\, reaches two miles wide and is the source of billions of dollars in industry\, research and recreation.” – The Calver Recorder\, June 7\, 2020 \n  \nRalph Eshelman\, specialist in maritime history\, joins us to discuss the Patuxent River and highlight some lesser-known facts about the longest river fully contained within Maryland. Smack dab in the middle of Earth Science Week\, this speaker event is perfect for learning about and appreciating one of our most important local resources. \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\nRegister to attend Virtually\n  \nDr. Ralph Eshelman is a distinguished specialist in maritime history\, particularly related to the Chesapeake Bay and the War of 1812\, as well as geology and vertebrate paleontology. He earned his Ph.D. in 1974 from the University of Michigan\, following earlier studies at SUNY Stony Brook and the University of Iowa. From 1975 to 2005\, he served as a Research Associate at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History. Eshelman has held leadership roles in various professional and civic organizations\, including the Council of American Maritime Museums and The Nature Conservancy. His extensive research and fieldwork have taken him across continents and major global expeditions\, reflecting his broad expertise and active involvement in scientific and historical communities. \n  \nThis event is made possible in part by a sponsorship from:
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-ralph-eshelman/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180120
CREATED:20240516T174832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T124044Z
UID:7684-1729877400-1729877400@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Legends\, Lore\, and More - Specialty Tour
DESCRIPTION:October 25\, 2024 – Just in time for Halloween – Pirates\, unmarked graves\, and ghosts-oh my! Join us for an evening tour with local historian Sam Baldwin exploring the grounds and learning more about the myths\, legends\, and lore of Sotterley! Don’t be surprised if along the way you discover that truth can be stranger than fiction. \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/legends-lore-and-more-specialty-tour/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180120
CREATED:20240919T192708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T192708Z
UID:7858-1729962000-1729962000@sotterley.org
SUMMARY:Legends\, Lore\, and More - Specialty Tour
DESCRIPTION:October 26\, 2024 – Just in time for Halloween – Pirates\, unmarked graves\, and ghosts-oh my! Join us for an evening tour with local historian Sam Baldwin exploring the grounds and learning more about the myths\, legends\, and lore of Sotterley! Don’t be surprised if along the way you discover that truth can be stranger than fiction. \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/legends-lore-and-more-specialty-tour-2/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180120
CREATED:20241009T204506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T174843Z
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SUMMARY:Legends\, Lore\, and More - Specialty Tour
DESCRIPTION:October 27\, 2024 – Just in time for Halloween – Pirates\, unmarked graves\, and ghosts-oh my! Join us for an evening tour with local historian Sam Baldwin exploring the grounds and learning more about the myths\, legends\, and lore of Sotterley! Don’t be surprised if along the way you discover that truth can be stranger than fiction. \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/legends-lore-and-more-specialty-tour-3/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with the Cast & Crew of "Grandma's Hands"
DESCRIPTION:November 13\, 2024 – Join us for a screening of short film “Grandma’s Hands”\, followed by a panel discussion with members of the cast and crew about the importance of the film\, their inspirations\, and how it was made. “Grandma’s Hands” celebrates Southern Maryland’s agriculture and food heritage by taking the viewers along to six family kitchens and sharing the recipes passed down through generations. The film was funded through a Maryland Heritage Areas Authority grant and was originally premiered at a Preservation Maryland and Southern Maryland National Heritage Area event earlier this year. Panelists will include Executive Producers Lucille Walker and Craig Sewell\, Produce Lena McBean\, film crew members Jim McBean and Chris Walsh\, and film stars Tiffany Barber\, Franklin Robinson\, and Teandra Thompson. More panelists may be announced. \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\nRegister to Attend Virtually\n  \nCraig Sewell is the Economic Development and Program Director for the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC). The Southern Maryland Meats (SMM) program is under his watch as is building the infrastructure to create a seamless farm to kitchen supply chain for the region. A successful business owner\, professional chef and restauranteur\, Sewell brought a wealth of experience and entrepreneurship to SMADC. His café in Annapolis was for 16 years in the forefront of the ‘Buy Local’ movement as one of the first restaurants in the area to source locally and develop a conduit for his customers to buy local produce and meats through the restaurant’s CSA program. Former Governor Martin O’Malley recognized Sewell’s contributions to Maryland farms by awarding him The Smart Green and Growing Governor’s Excellence in Supporting Maryland’s Farmer’s and Agriculture Award. A graduate of Harvard University with a AB in Economics\, he was also the founding president of the Annapolis Sustainable Business Alliance and is a Master Gardener. \n  \nLucille W. Walker spearheaded the initiative to designate Southern Maryland as a National Heritage Area\, with legislation sponsored by Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen\, and Representative Steny Hoyer\, passed by Congress in December 2022 and signed into law by President Biden in January 2023. The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area was officially launched on May 25\, 2023\, with Governor Wes Moore as the keynote speaker. As executive director\, Walker is recognized for her strategic and entrepreneurial management\, partnership building\, and motivational leadership. She holds several significant appointments and has received numerous awards\, including the 2024 Preservation Service Award\, the 2023 Best of Maryland Leadership Award\, and the 2022 Visionary Impact Award. \n  \nMore bios to come. \n  \nThis event is made possible in part by a sponsorship from:
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-the-cast-crew-of-grandmas-hands/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winter Wonderland Wreathmaking Workshops
DESCRIPTION:December 7\, 2024 – Have 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 7th to share their expertise! Only 16 participants per session and each session is 1 1/2 hours long. \nVarious times throughout the day available for you to choose from: 8:30\, 10:30\, 1:00 & 3:00\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-wreathmaking-workshops/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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