Forward Together: The Legacy of John Hanson Briscoe

Join us virtually on Wednesday, April 19th, for the second of our two connected events featuring two individuals who were transformative in shaping Historic Sotterley, their communities, and our State. April was the birth month of Trustee Emeritus John Hanson Briscoe, former Maryland Circuit Court Judge, Maryland Speaker of the House, and staunch advocate for…

What’s Soaring at Sotterley – Bird Walk

Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United States

Celebrate Earth Day weekend with a bird walk at this scenic and historic Patuxent River property as the annual surge of migrating birds begins throughout St. Mary’s County. Nesting Bald Eagles, migrating warblers, meadowlarks, woodpeckers, and waterfowl can all be found via Sotterley’s farm roads and trails. From Rt. 235, go north on Sotterley Road,…

Garden Guild Plant Sale

Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United States

Whispers from the Water: Ancestral Memories from the Clotilda

St. Mary's College of Maryland Dodge Performing Arts Center - Main Auditorium 47855 College Drive, Saint Mary's City, MD, United States

On April 29, 2022, St. Mary's College of Maryland and Historic Sotterley are partnering to present a screening of the powerful 2022 Netflix film, “Descendant,” to our community. The screening will be followed by a panel that will discuss the film, how it showcases previously undiscovered historical findings, as well as the long-lasting negative economic,…

Garden Guild Plant Sale

Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United States

Heritage Healing Prayer Circle

Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United States

Join us on Saturday, May 6th, at 9:00 a.m. as we come together to pray for all Descendants’ journeys to understand and connect with their ancestors at historic sites, and to honor their ancestors’ memories and learn from their experiences.  This event seeks to release the pain of past wounds, aid in forgiveness, and provide…

AeroPark Farmer’s Market

SMC Regional Airport

Historic Sotterley is sponsoring the AeroPark Farmer's Market, but you don’t need a plane to visit! Drive, bike, or walk in to get fresh goods and produce. All businesses selling at our Airport Farmer’s Market are local small businesses that sell products that they have grown or produced themselves. When you shop local, up to…

Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives with Imani Black

Virtual

Our next installment of Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives will take place virtually on May 24th. The seafood industry has rapidly grown over the last few decades, while natural seafood resources have slowly decreased. Imani Black, founder of Minorities in Aquaculture, will explore the opportunities presented by aquaculture, farming seafood like oysters in a sustainable way.

Denim and Diamonds Gala

Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United States

You're invited to Sotterley's Denim & Diamonds Gala! From JR's Southfork in Dallas to John Dutton's ranch in Yellowstone, western get-togethers have a style of their own. Break out your favorite hat, boots, denim, and sparkling diamonds for food, fun, and laughter at Historic Sotterley. We can't wait to see you there! We also invite…

Juneteenth Weekend Tours

Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United States

In honor of Juneteenth, Historic Sotterley will offer guided tours focusing on stories of strength and resilience. Learn about how over the centuries, the enslaved at Sotterley resisted against slavery, how they maintained strength and identity when it had been denied to them, how they built families and communities, and discover how many took their…

Paper Rocket Launching with the Robobees and GrowingSTEMS

Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United States

Join us at Historic Sotterley for a perfect family fun activity! The Robobees and GrowingSTEMS will be on site to build and launch paper rockets with you. They'll also be doing demos with some of the robots that they've designed and built. This event happens the day before Father's Day, making it a great chance…