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SUMMARY:Legends & Lore Specialty Tour
DESCRIPTION:October 25\, 2025 – Forbidden love\, gambling debt\, and murder… Explore the unconfirmed (but oh so fun!) legends and lore of Historic Sotterley with historian Sam Baldwin and actors Jennifer Goddard\, Luke Rowe\, and Michael Blackwell. This specialty tour starts with a fascinating presentation followed by a guided tour through the manor house with thrilling acted scenes. Celebrate the dramatics of the Halloween season with us! \nPrior to the tour\, you can enjoy a reception in our beautiful Historic Barn with refreshments and nibbles. \nRecommended for ages 16 & older.  Walking and standing required.  The historic house is not ADA compliant. The tour will last about an hour. \nAdvance reservations required – please no walk-ins. Each tour time is limited to 20 attendees. Tour times are available at 6:00 pm\, 6:45 pm\, 7:30 pm\, and 8:15 pm. \nIt is advised to arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to your tour. Please proceed to the Historic Barn to check-in upon arrival. \n  \nBuy Tickets for Friday\, October 17\nBuy Tickets for Saturday\, October 18\nBuy Tickets for Friday\, October 24\nBuy Tickets for Saturday\, October 24
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/legends-lore-specialty-tour-5/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Emancipation Day & One Maryland One Book
DESCRIPTION:November 1\, 2025 – In honor of Maryland Emancipation Day on November 1st\, Historic Sotterley is partnering with Maryland Humanities and their One Maryland One Book initiative to host a full day of programming that celebrates ancestry\, literature\, and the power of storytelling. The event will highlight the impact of descendant voices in preserving\, sharing\, and interpreting ancestral histories\, while inspiring others to embark on their own genealogical journeys. \n  \nOne Maryland One Book brings our community together across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book. This year’s book\, Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford\, is a work of art\, history\, and personal genealogy. It is the authors’ search into their family history and led them to ancestors who were some of the founders of Maryland. \n  \nKin: Rooted in Hope can be purchased in Historic Sotterley’s Visitor Center/Museum Shop or online! \n  \nActivities will include: \n\nA Keynote from Olivia Smith of St. Mary’s Public Library\nA Sotterley Descendant Discussion Panel with Gwen Bankins\, Dante Eubanks\, Kelsey Bush\, Tre Lancaster-Smith\, and Nocola Williams\, Facilitated by Merideth Taylor\nCreative Writing Workshops with author Caitlyn Hunter\nLiving History Performances from Ms. History\nA presentation and Q&A from Dave Brown\, author of The Barber Family and his newest book on Agnes Kane Callum\nAn Open Mic for presenting poetry and creative writing\n\n  \nPlease note: Due to unforeseen circumstances\, Aunt Titty’s Food Truck will no longer be available at the event. Although we will have some light snacks on hand\, we recommend bringing a bagged lunch if you intend to stay for the entire duration of the event. \n  \nThis is a free event. Registration is appreciated! \nRegister Here!\n  \nSchedule of Events\n9:00 – Doors Open \n9:30 – Program Start\, Welcome from Nancy Easterling \n9:40 – Keynote from Olivia Smith of St. Mary’s Public Library \n9:50 – Living History Chapter 1 performance by Ms. Story \n10:20 – Sotterley Descendant Panel with Gwen Bankins\, Dante Eubanks\, Kelsey Bush\, Tre Lancaster-Smith\, and Nocola Williams\, Facilitated by Merideth Taylor \n11:30 – Creative Writing Workshop 1 with Caitlyn Hunter \n12:00 – Lunch/Free Time\, Manor House Tours and Exhibits Open \n1:15 – Living History Chapter 2 performance by Ms. Story \n1:45 – Creative Writing Workshop 2 with Caitlyn Hunter \n2:15 – Open Mic \n2:45 – Presentation by Dave Brown \n3:15 – Living History Chapter 3 performance by Ms. Story \n3:45 – Final remarks\, opportunity to purchase books and book signings
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/one-maryland-one-book/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
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SUMMARY:Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:Calling all helping hands! The end of the year can be an incredibly stressful time for families in need\, and Historic Sotterley is no stranger to the battle against food insecurity in Southern Maryland. We’re asking for your help with donations of non-perishable food items so we can support our local food pantries and soup kitchens through the difficult holiday season. \nDonations are being accepted through the end of 2025 in a collection bin outside our Visitor Center. We are looking for non-perishable food items only. Please no expired items or items in glass containers. \nAll donations will be distributed to the network of local food pantries and soup kitchens that we support year-round through our Growing for Good program. \nIf you need need help identifying good items to donate\, we have provided a PDF at the link below. This list is not exhaustive and we’ll happily accept other staple items you may think of. \nHelp us feed Southern Maryland! \nFood Pantry Items
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/food-drive/
LOCATION:MD
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Victoria Christopher Murray
DESCRIPTION:November 12\, 2025 – The daughter of formerly enslaved parents\, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and an educator\, and as her reputation grows she becomes a celebrity\, revered by titans of business and recognized by U.S. Presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt herself is awestruck and eager to make her acquaintance. Initially drawn together because of their shared belief in women’s rights and the power of education\, Mary and Eleanor become fast friends confiding their secrets\, hopes and dreams—and holding each other’s hands through tragedy and triumph.When Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected president\, the two women begin to collaborate more closely\, particularly as Eleanor moves toward her own agenda separate from FDR\, a consequence of the devastating discovery of her husband’s secret love affair. Eleanor becomes a controversial First Lady for her outspokenness\, particularly on civil rights. And when she receives threats because of her strong ties to Mary\, it only fuels the women’s desire to fight together for justice and equality. \nVictoria Christopher Murray joins us to discuss the book she co-authored with Marie Benedict\, “The First Ladies\, which tells story of two different\, yet equally formidable\, passionate\, and committed women\, and the way in which their singular friendship helped form the foundation for the modern civil rights movement. \n\n\n\n  \nThis is a FREE hybrid event\, meaning participants can join us in-person OR virtually. Registration is required.\nIn-person participants are welcome to join us for a pre-reception at 6:30pm with cookies and drinks.\n\nRegister Here to Attend In-Person\nRegister Here to Attend Virtually\n\n​​​​​​​Victoria Christopher Murray is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with over 30 novels to her name\, including The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies\, co-written with Marie Benedict. A native New Yorker\, she earned degrees from Hampton University and NYU’s Stern School of Business before self-publishing her debut novel\, Temptation\, which was later picked up by Time Warner and remained on the Essence bestsellers list for nine months. Throughout her career\, she has received numerous accolades\, including five NAACP Image Award nominations and a win for Stand Your Ground. Her works have garnered critical acclaim\, with The Personal Librarian becoming a Good Morning America Book Club selection and The First Ladies being named Target’s 2023 Book of the Year. Several of her Seven Deadly Sins novels have been adapted into Lifetime movies\, while The Personal Librarian has been optioned for a miniseries. With more than three million books in print\, Murray stands as a leading figure in African American contemporary literature.\n\nThis event is made possible in part by a sponsorship from:
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-victoria-christopher-murray/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
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SUMMARY:Winter Wonderland Wreath Workshops by the Sotterley Garden Guild
DESCRIPTION:December 6\, 2025 – 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 wreath workshops on Saturday\, December 6th to share their expertise! These beautiful wreaths are made with real foliage and are stunning pieces of décor that everyone will notice. \nOnly 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 wreath workshops – other materials to be provided. Wreath 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. \nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/winter-wonderland-workshops-3/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T193000
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SUMMARY:Partner Event - Historically Speaking: ​​​​​​​George Plater: St. Mary's Forgotten Patriot
DESCRIPTION:March 26\, 2026 – David Brown\, adjunct professor\, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies\, Johns Hopkins University \nWith over thirty-three years as a Foreign Service Officer\, David Brown unfolds the story of this largely unknown patriot. George Plater was born and raised at Sotterley Plantation and is counted among the earliest of Maryland’s supporters of Independence. He represented Maryland in the Continental Congress from 1778 to 1780\, and briefly served as the sixth Governor of Maryland in 1791 and 1792. \nIn this 250th Year of American Independence\, encounter the story of a modest and\, for our times\, flawed man whose history deserves telling. \nThis event is being held live at St. Mary’s College of Maryland in partnership with the Center for the Study of Democracy and St. Mary’s County Historical Society. It is being offered as a free livestream thanks to a MD250 grant received by Historic Sotterley. \n  \nRegister to attend in-person at SMCM\nRegister to attend virtually\n  \nThe in-person portion of this event will be at: \nDaugherty-Palmer Commons \nSt Mary’s college of Maryland \n47720 College Dr. \nSt Mary’s City\, MD 20686
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/partner-event-historically-speaking-george-plater-st-marys-forgotten-patriot/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s College of Maryland Daugherty-Palmer Commons\, 47720 College Dr.\, St Mary's City\, MD\, 20686\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
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SUMMARY:Daffodil Planting Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:March 28\, 2026 – Calling all volunteers! We’re looking for help transplanting some daffodils from where the Homestead House originally stood to its new location on Historic Sotterley’s property and our Sacred Space. The daffodils are on a neighboring property\, so you will not be expected to do additional travel. \n  \nTransplanting these daffodils that were planted near the 120-year-old homestead honors the families who once lived in the tenant farmer/sharecropper home. Originally planted by a mother who once lived there\, the flowers are a living reminder of resilience\, care\, and legacy. \n  \nAs they are moved to the new Homestead House and Sacred Space—together with the descendants of the family who first planted them—the community preserves a living piece of history. Each spring\, these blooms will serve as a symbol of remembrance\, renewal\, and the enduring connection between Sotterley’s past and present. \n  \nIf you would like to volunteer to help us\, please sign up at the link below so we know how many volunteers to expect! It will be a fun day of digging in the dirt and enjoying the early spring flowers. Please dress for being outdoors and bring gloves if you have them. \n  \nSign Up Here
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/daffodil-planting-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Activities
DESCRIPTION:Historic Sotterley\, Southern Maryland Folklife Center\, St. Mary’s County Public Library\, and author Nocola Williams are partnering for a week of low-cost activities during Spring Break to keep kids active and engaged in learning while having fun on their days off. Each day is a different activity for your family to enjoy. Explore how early Marylanders used the natural resources available to them to survive and thrive. \nRegistration is required for each day’s activity. Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, and Friday are $5 per attendee per day. Monday is free thanks to St. Mary’s County Public Library and a generous donation from an anonymous donor. All activities take place from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm each day. \nPlease note: Parents are required to purchase a ticket and stay with their children throughout the duration of the event. Activities are recommended for ages 3 and up. \n  \nSOLD OUT Monday – Pollinator Party!\nKick off the week with a celebration of pollinators! Children will meet a local author and beekeeper for a reading of Bugzee and the Bees\, a story that introduces young readers to the important role pollinators play in our environment. After the story\, students will rotate through hands-on learning stations. Campers will explore how pollination works\, discover how bees see the world\, practice the famous waggle dance\, and plant pollinator-friendly seeds to take home. Along the way\, they’ll learn why pollinators are so important to Southern Maryland’s ecosystems and how even kids can help protect them. Join local author and educator\, Nocola Williams\, the team from the St. Mary’s County Mobile Library\, and educator Dorothy Birch for a fun filled day of exploration and hands-on learning opportunities. \nTuesday – Wild Food\, Wild Fiber\, Wild Medicine – Register Here!\nWe will explore the woods and fields of Historic Sotterley\, learning to identify the plants and fungi that were used by Native\, colonist\, and enslaved peoples as food\, fiber\, and medicine! \nWednesday – Gardening for Good Health – Register Here! \nWe will explore\, pot up\, and take home the plants that the women of olden times grew in their gardens and used as medicine for their families! \nThursday – Cancelled\nDue to overnight storms on Wednesday\, the site will be too muddy for a nature walk\, so we have made the decision to cancel this day’s activities. \nFriday – Dyeing from Nature – Register Here!\nWe will use plants and other natural items to dye fabric the way people used to before commercial fabric dye was available; they dyed clothes\, but we’re dyeing bandanas to take home and keep!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/spring-break-activities-11/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
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SUMMARY:Bald Eagle Nest Photography Walk
DESCRIPTION:April 11\, 2026 – Experience and capture the beauty of birds and other wildlife on an excursion at Historic Sotterley’s scenic Patuxent River property led by Ken Barlow. \nOn Saturday (11 April 2026 starting at 9am in the Visitors Parking lot) at Historic Sotterley in Hollywood\, MD\, Ken Barlow from the St. Mary’s County Camera Club/Coastal Camera Club/Bowie-Crofton Camera Club will be guiding a Bald Eagle Nest Walk. Ken has been tracking the nest over the last year and will share his insights on the eagles and camera (or binocular) viewing angles. The walk will primarily focus on camera techniques\, but birds & other wildlife may be discussed as appropriate. \nThis walk will be between 1 to 2 miles along the various paths at Sotterley which will be a combination of brick walkway\, gravel paths\, wood chip paths\, and limited grass paths. It is highly recommended to wear appropriate shoes and clothing for the weather and conditions. \nThe walk starts promptly at 9:00 am\, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior in the parking lot in front of the Visitor Center. \nDirections: From Rt. 235\, go north on Sotterley Road; turn right through gates then head towards the Historic Sotterley Visitor Center\, we meet in the parking lot. \nRestrooms will be available. \n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/bald-eagle-nest-photography-walk/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Partner Event—Front Porch Stories @ Lexington Park Library
DESCRIPTION:Registration not required\, but you can register HERE for a reminder email.\n  \n\n\n\nAn interactive training program rooted in the tradition of gathering stories in informal\, welcoming spaces. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFront Porch Stories invites you to learn the fundamentals of ethnographic research and oral history methods including developing a research focus and interview guides\, interviewing and recording techniques\, analyzing themes\, creating safe and inviting spaces\, and more! \nRegistration is not required to attend–register to receive an email reminder\, all walk-ins are welcome!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/partner-event-front-porch-stories-lexington-park-library/
LOCATION:Lexington Park Library\, 71677 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd\, Lexington Park\, 20653\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
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SUMMARY:St. Mary's County History Day
DESCRIPTION:April 18\, 2026 – 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. \n  \nStudents from public\, private\, parochial\, home\, and cyber schools are welcome to participate. \n  \nSt. Mary’s County History Day is brought to you by Historic Sotterley\, with support from with St. Mary’s County Library\, Maryland Humanities\, and the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. \n  \nLearn more about National History Day and register your student on our History Day website!\n  \nContest Date: Saturday\, April 18th\, 2026 \nDeadline to Submit Project: Saturday\, April 11th\, 2026 \nTheme: Revolution\, Reaction\, Reform in History \nLocation: Leonardtown Public Library \n  \nOther Contest Dates \nState Contest Day: May 2\, 2026 \nNational Contest Day: June 14-18\, 2026
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/st-marys-county-history-day-6/
LOCATION:Leonardtown Public Library\, 23630 Hayden Farm Ln\, Leonardtown\, MD\, 20650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T203000
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Michael Kent
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2026 – When the international slave trade was outlawed in 1808\, other methods were tried to fill the labor void in the South. Border States like Maryland\, Virginia\, and Kentucky began to breed slaves from the enslaved people they already owned. One such enslaved person was Jacob Broom who was owned by the Chew family from Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County. When Jacob was interviewed by a newspaper in 1890\, he recalled fathering 375 children. Michael Kent joins us to discuss his book “Jacob’s Children: Black History Hidden in Plain Sight\,” which discusses the horror of breeding and speculates on the plight of the children. \n  \nThis is a FREE hybrid event. Registration is required.\nAll participants are welcome to join us to meet the speaker at the pre-reception at 6:30 pm with light refreshments. \nRegister Here to Attend In-Person\nRegister Here to Attend Virtually\n  \nMichael Kent\, born in Calvert County in 1957\, grew up on his family’s tobacco farm before earning degrees from the University of Maryland in College Park and Baltimore. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserves’ JAG Corps and worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney in both Baltimore and Prince George’s Counties. His second career emerged from a passion for preserving history: beginning with his own family’s oral traditions\, he expanded his research to document the full scope of Black history in Calvert County. This work culminated in his book Mulatto: The Black History of Calvert County\, now used in local public schools and widely available in libraries and online. He continues to share this history through presentations across the state. \nKent’s contributions have earned significant recognition\, including the 2023 Library Foundation Award\, the 2023 Republican Man of the Year Award\, and an NAACP leadership award\, along with a nomination for the Maryland Council for Social Studies’ 2024 Professional of the Year. He has served on the Maryland Commission for African American History and Culture under Governors O’Malley and Hogan and currently sits on the Calvert County Historic District Preservation Commission. A life member and former president of the Calvert County NAACP\, Kent remains deeply engaged in preserving and interpreting the region’s history. If you’d like\, I can also shape this into a brief bio suitable for a program or website.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-michael-kent/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Annual Garden Guild Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:April 25 & 26\, 2026 – 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! \n\n\n\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. \n2026 PLANT SALE:\nSaturday\, April 25 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm\nSunday\, April 26 – 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/annual-garden-guild-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:May 9\, 2026 – Historic Sotterley is offering an opportunity to celebrate the important women in your life with an afternoon tea service. The service will be held in the beautifully restored Historic Barn event space and feature special guest Maria Derisavi to talk about her year being Miss Maryland 2025. \nThe afternoon’s menu will include delicate tea sandwiches\, artful scones\, a variety of sweets\, and an array of chocolates paired with three delicious varieties of tea and lemonade. Attendees will receive a special door prize upon arrival. \nTicket price also includes a curator’s choice Women of Sotterley guided tour with Historic Sotterley’s Interpretive Programs Manager\, Katherine Humphries. Historic 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. Attendees will learn about how these women influenced Sotterley’s history and set the course for its future\, with special additions and commentary from the creator of the tour herself. \nDate: May 9th\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 pm\nPrice: $50 | $35 for students | $25 for children under 16\nLocation: 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD 20636 \nBuy Tickets Here!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/mothers-day-afternoon-tea/
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Edna Cummings
DESCRIPTION:May 20\, 2026 – Retired Army Colonel Edna W. Cummings joins us to talk about her life and memoir\, “A Soldier’s Life\,” which chronicles her unlikely but successful path to leadership in the army and after retirement. The memoir also tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion\, known as the Six Triple Eight\, a trailblazing African American World War II Women’s Army Corps\, and the grassroots campaign Cummings led to honor them. She will have a limited number of copies of her book available for purchase and signing for in-person attendees. \n  \nThis is a FREE hybrid event. Registration is required.\nAll participants are welcome to join us to meet the speaker at the pre-reception at 6:30 pm with light refreshments. \nRegister Here to Attend In-Person\nRegister Here to Attend Virtually\n  \n \nA Fayetteville\, NC\, native and Army brat\, Col. Edna Cummings is a distinguished alumnus of Appalachian State University\, Boone\, NC\, and the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program whose 25-year Army career included influential assignments at Georgetown University\, the Pentagon\, and NORAD/USNORTHCOM. After retiring\, she continued her leadership in homeland security and information technology roles and now serves as Vice President of Windsor Group\, LLC and an Army Reserve Ambassador for Maryland. A dedicated advocate for honoring the all-Black WWII Women’s Army Corps unit known as the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion\, she played a pivotal role in securing the Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 and co-produced two documentaries highlighting their legacy. \nCol. Cummings holds advanced degrees from Troy State University and the U.S. Army War College and has earned numerous prestigious honors\, including the Defense Superior Service Medal\, induction into the Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame\, the NAACP’s Jesse Brown Distinguished Leadership Award\, and recognition as a 2023 Trailblazer by the Center for Women Veterans. Her memoir\, A Soldier’s Life: A Black Woman’s Rise from Army Brat to Six Triple Eight Champion\, was released by the University of Virginia Press in 2025. Her continued work\, leadership\, and advocacy have made her a nationally recognized changemaker and a powerful voice in preserving military and African American history.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-edna-cummings/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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