Ghosts of Sotterley
For 20 years, the Ghosts of Sotterley have been telling the darkest tales of Southern Maryland’s past. Join us on this outdoor walking tour where you will encounter spirits from the past, unable to rest because of the torment and sadness they experienced during their time on earth.
Tours start as early as 7 pm, and we encourage all of our guests to arrive 15 to 20 minutes as tours begin exactly on time.
PLEASE NOTE: Advanced reservations are REQUIRED and walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Tours are held RAIN or SHINE! All tours are walking tours and may include rough and uneven terrain. Guests are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and to wear suitable footwear for the conditions.
Speaker Series
Slave Dwelling Project. Joe McGill has taken his message of historic preservation and heritage to over 16 states, drawing attention to those slave dwelling structures that would have been forgotten and ensuring that the places where enslaved families built and passed on their culture will be here for future generations.
Martin Luther King Holiday
Our office will be closed in order to commemorate the Martin Luther King holiday.
Fly-in Farmer’s Market at SMC Airport
SMC Regional AirportSponsored by Historic Sotterley. Visit vendors providing, beef, beer, bourbon, bread, chicken, chocolate, coffee, cupcakes, duck, eggs, hard cider, honey, oysters, pork, rum and whiskey.
President’s Day
Our site will be closed on Monday, February 18.
St Mary’s County History Day
Registration is online here. The theme is Triumph and Tragedy.
Fly-in Farmer’s Market at SMC Airport
SMC Regional AirportSponsored by Historic Sotterley. Visit a wide variety of vendors.
*Moved to Rain Date March 30th* Volunteers Wanted for Potato Planting!
*RESCHEDULED! NEW DATE: Saturday, March 30th!!! Spring showers are making the field a muddy mess, so we’re postponing our potato planting event until NEXT Saturday. To the awesome volunteers who previously signed up, we ask that you re-register. For those who didn’t sign up yet, but want to help out: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0d4ca4a72ea5ff2-potato Click here for more details.…
Volunteers Wanted for Potato Planting!
Volunteers who enjoy the great outdoors and don’t mind digging in the dirt, and want to help others are asked to join us for potato planting extravaganza at Historic Sotterley, as part of our “Growing for Good” program! For the sixth year running, we are continuing the challenging work of sustainably farming the land. Most…
Specialty Tour – “Love in the Afternoon”
Insider tour of spaces and stories of 18th and 19th century courtship and marriage. See the ongoing preservation of Madame Bowles' Bed Chamber. Tours: 11 am and 1 pm Limited to 18 people per tour. Purchase tickets here. For a full list of all our Educational Programming events click here.
Spring Break Week – Day 1
Family friendly educational activities all week, changing daily. Check in at the Visitor Center. All activities are rain or shine. Bring a picnic lunch! Day 1 activities are listed below: 10:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Toy Chest: learn how children years ago adapted and made their own toys…
Spring Break Week – Day 2
Family friendly educational activities all week, changing daily. Check in at the Visitor Center. All activities are rain or shine. Bring a Picnic Lunch! Day 2 activities are listed below: 10:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Why It Floats: learn why things float and make a boat out of…