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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Agnes Lightfoot\, Gwen Bankins\, and Dave Brown
DESCRIPTION:June 17\, 2026 – Sotterley descendants Agnes Lightfoot and Gwen Bankins along with author Dave Brown join us to talk about Dave’s new book\, The Kane Family: Slavery to Freedom at Sotterley. The book compiles and preserves the work of Agnes’s mother\, genealogist and historian Agnes Kane Callum. Agnes’s decades of research into her family\, beginning with her great grandfather Hillery Cane\, who was the patriarch of the Cane family enslaved at Sotterley\, helped transform how we understand and share our history at Historic Sotterley. Her work uncovered the family histories of hundreds of descendants connected to Sotterley and laid the foundation for a more complete and honest interpretation of our past. Agnes\, Gwen\, and Dave will be discussing this incredible work\, Agnes Kane Callum’s life and impact\, and the process of compiling and annotating this impressive body of research. \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 to Attend In Person\nRegister to Attend Virtually\n  \nAgnes “Callum” Lightfoot is a community leader with more than 20 years of service in civic\, cultural\, and mission-driven organizations. She is known for strong organizational leadership\, strategic planning\, and sustained community engagement. \nShe has a long-standing connection to Historic Sotterley through her mother\, Agnes Kane Callum\, who served on the Sotterley Board for many years—an influence that helped shape Agnes’s lifelong commitment to preservation and public service. \nAgnes currently serves as President of the Democratic Women’s Club of Flagler County and as Florida State Correspondence Secretary for the Democratic Women’s Clubs. She has led multiple nonprofit initiatives\, mobilized volunteers\, and strengthened organizations through effective governance and public outreach.  In addition to her nonprofit work\, she is a Realtor with Weichert Realtors Hallmark Properties in Florida. \n— \nGwendoline Bankins is the President of the Board of Trustees at Historic Sotterley and the first descendant of enslaved individuals at the site to hold this leadership role. A St. Mary’s County native\, she is known for her deep love of community and over 30 years of service in local and state volunteer outreach programs focused on awareness\, healing\, and hope. \nGwen serves as Chair of the Descendant-led Day of Unity and Healing and was the descendant lead in Sotterley’s Community Archaeology Initiative in June. She has also chairs the site’s Preservation\, Restoration\, and Interpretation Committee. Beyond Sotterley\, she is active in regional efforts to advance racial equity\, serving on steering committees for Dismantling Racism and Privilege in Southern Maryland and the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area. \nA committed Law Enforcement Chaplain\, Gwen supports the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and holds leadership roles with the International Conference of Police Chaplains. Her work bridges history\, service\, and healing—centering truth\, community connection\, and inclusive storytelling. \n— \nDave Brown is a retired diplomat and university educator. Since 2000\, he has volunteered as a docent at Sotterley and once served on its Board of Trustees. He has written books and articles related to Sotterley including Sotterley: Its People and Their Worlds (2010)\, George Plater of Sotterley (2014) and The Barber Family: From Slavery\, Through Segregation and The Civil Rights Movement (2023)\, the last co-authored with Donald Barber.
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-agnes-lightfoot-and-dave-brown/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
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SUMMARY:Themed Tours - Pursuit of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:June 19-21\, 206 – In honor of Juneteenth\, Historic Sotterley is offering its guided tours with additional notes on The Pursuit of Freedom at Historic Sotterley and how struggles continued after the Civil War. \nTours will be offered on Friday & Saturday at 10:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, and 2:00 pm and on Sunday at 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. For more information about our hours and pricing\, check our visit page. \nHistoric Sotterley’s guided tours allow visitors an intimate perspective of the lives\, cultures\, and stories of those that owned\, lived\, and labored on the site\, enslaved or free\, over three centuries of American history. Tours this weekend will have an extra focus on how freedom evolved through the Revolutionary War\, War of 1812\, the Civil War\, and post-Emancipation into the 20th century. \nThe tour is on the ground floor and is approximately 45 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 Visitor Experience Center with a museum shop\, beautiful trails\, expansive gardens\, access to a quiet creek\, and additional exhibits to explore and learn from. During this weekend\, the site will also be hosting the “Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Then and Now” traveling exhibit from Maryland Humanities in the Visitor Experience Center\, and a Colonial Marines temporary exhibit spread throughout the site. 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/themed-tours-pursuit-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
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SUMMARY:Father's Day Weekend - Dads' Tours 1/2 off!
DESCRIPTION:June 19-21\, 2026 – Bring your history-loving Dad to Historic Sotterley to celebrate Father’s Day with a guided tour! To make the day extra special\, dads get their tours for half off. Tickets can be purchased at Sotterley’s Visitor Center on the day of the tour. Other tour participants will need to buy their tickets at normal price. \nTours will be offered on Friday & Saturday at 10:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, and 2:00 pm and on Sunday at 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. For more information about our hours and pricing\, check our visit page.  \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. As Father’s Day shares a weekend with Juneteenth this year\, this weekend’s tours will have an additional focus on the Pursuit of Freedom and how freedom evolved through the Revolutionary War\, War of 1812\, the Civil War\, and post-Emancipation into the 20th century. \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-tours-1-2-off/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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SUMMARY:Threads of Freedom: Honoring Edith Younger Edmunds at 100
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n45-minute presentation from Edith Younger Edmunds\nCommunity engagement and reflection\nLive music with Casual Groove Band\nTime: 3:30 – 7:00 pm\nLocation: Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood MD\n\nRegistration coming soon!\nAt the heart of this year’s program is the understanding that freedom is not a single moment\, but a continuous weaving of stories\, struggles\, and triumphs. The “threads” in this gathering represent the hands that labored\, the voices that endured\, and the traditions that survived—often carried forward in ways both seen and unseen. \nTraveling from Halifax County\, Virginia\, Edith Younger Edmunds—now 100 years old—has been creating Underground Railroad quilts since the age of seven. Her quilts embody both artistry and ancestral knowledge\, reflecting a long-held belief that patterns and symbols were used to communicate messages of movement\, safety\, and hope along the Underground Railroad. Whether as coded maps or as powerful expressions of cultural memory\, these quilts stand as enduring symbols of ingenuity\, resistance\, and the human longing for freedom. \nThrough Mrs. Edmunds’ life and work\, “Threads of Freedom” becomes more than a title—it becomes a living narrative. Each stitch represents a story. Each pattern reflects a journey. Each quilt becomes a bridge between past and present\, reminding us that history is not distant—it is carried forward through people\, practice\, and purpose. \nThis special program invites the community to gather in reflection and celebration as Mrs. Edmunds shares her story\, her craft\, and the cultural significance of quilting as both expression and resistance. Her 45-minute presentation will be followed by time for community engagement\, allowing participants to connect more deeply with the stories and meanings woven into her work. \nThe evening will continue in celebration with live music by Casual Groove\, whose vibrant blend of R&B\, jazz\, funk\, and soul creates a joyful atmosphere of unity—honoring not only the history of emancipation\, but the ongoing expression of freedom through music\, culture\, and community connection. \nHistoric Sotterley\, a site committed to telling a full and honest history\, recognizes that Juneteenth is both a commemoration and a call—to remember\, to honor\, and to continue the work of truth-telling. By centering descendant voices and living traditions\, Sotterley affirms that the threads of freedom are still being woven today. \nMrs. Edmunds’ presence offers a rare and profound opportunity to witness history through the hands of someone who has carried it for a century—an invitation to reflect on what we inherit\, what we preserve\, and what we pass forward. \n 
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/threads-of-freedom-honoring-edith-younger-edmunds-at-100/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
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SUMMARY:America's 250th Presentation: George Plater III with Dave Brown
DESCRIPTION: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 nation during its formative years\, while connecting his impact to the broader\, complex history preserved at Historic Sotterley. \nPort of Leonardtown Winery will be joining us for this event to bring you outstanding local wines to taste. Located in the heart of Leonardtown\, Port of Leonardtown Winery is a community-driven winery working with a cooperative of 12 member vineyards to create high-quality\, Southern Maryland-made wine. Since their start in 2010\, they’ve won multiple best-in-show awards for their incredible wine varieties. \n  \nParticipation in this event is free\, but you will need to purchase a wine-tasting ticket to enjoy Port of Leonardtown Winery’s tastings during the event. Wine-tasting tickets are $20 and participants must be 21 or over.\nAll participants are welcome to join us to meet the speaker at the pre-reception at 6:30 pm with light refreshments. \nRegister to Attend In-Person\nRegister to Attend Virtually\nWine Tasting ticket sales coming soon!\n  \nDave Brown is a retired diplomat and university educator. Since 2000\, he has volunteered as a docent at Sotterley and once served on its Board of Trustees. He has written books and articles related to Sotterley including Sotterley: Its People and Their Worlds (2010)\, George Plater of Sotterley (2014) and The Barber Family: From Slavery\, Through Segregation and The Civil Rights Movement (2023) co-authored with Donald Barber\, and The Kane Family: Slavery to Freedom at Sotterley (2025).
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/americas-250th-presentation-george-plater-iii-with-dave-brown/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
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SUMMARY:Themed Tours - Descendants of Sotterley
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTours will be offered on Friday & Saturday at 10:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, and 2:00 pm and on Sunday at 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. For more information about our hours and pricing\, check our visit page. \nHistoric Sotterley’s guided tours allow visitors an intimate perspective of the lives and cultures of those that owned\, lived\, and labored on the site\, enslaved or free\, over three centuries of American history. Tours this weekend will have an extra focus on how descendants of those that lived and labored here have shaped our interpretation of Sotterley’s history and the key families that have shaped Historic Sotterley as it is today. \nThe tour is on the ground floor and is approximately 45 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 Visitor Experience Center with a museum shop\, beautiful trails\, expansive gardens\, access to a quiet creek\, and additional exhibits to explore and learn from. During this weekend\, the site will also be hosting the “Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Then and Now” traveling exhibit from Maryland Humanities in the Visitor Experience Center\, and a Colonial Marines temporary exhibit spread throughout the site. 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/themed-tours-descendants-of-sotterley/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
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SUMMARY:Themed Tours - Sotterley During the Revolution
DESCRIPTION: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 the Revolution. \nTours will be offered on Friday & Saturday at 10:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, and 2:00 pm and on Sunday at 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. For more information about our hours and pricing\, check our visit page. \nHistoric Sotterley’s guided tours allow visitors an intimate perspective of the lives and cultures of those that owned\, lived\, and labored on the site\, enslaved or free\, over three centuries of American history. Tours this weekend will have an extra focus on the ways Sotterley\, with its prime location along the Patuxent River and trade routes\, played a role in early American history. \nThe tour is on the ground floor and is approximately 45 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 Visitor Experience Center with a museum shop\, beautiful trails\, expansive gardens\, access to a quiet creek\, and additional exhibits to explore and learn from. 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/themed-tours-sotterley-during-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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