Sotterley

Common Ground: Life in History by Maya Davis
2021-09-15 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Maya Davis
Historian, Archivist, Activist, Museum Director
Life in History
Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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Historian, archivist, activist and museum director, Maya Davis, discusses her life and career in the field.
Maya Davis is the new Director of the Riversdale House Museum in Prince George’s County where she will oversee the daily operation, preservation, and interpretation of the historic home. Prior to her arrival at Riversdale, Maya was the Research Archivist and Legislative Liaison at the Maryland State Archives where she consulted on statewide projects that document, interpret and preserve African American History and Culture and facilitated discussions on state legislation and contemplated legislation. Some of her recent projects include the installation of the Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman Statue at the Maryland State House and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Park and Visitor Center. Maya currently serves as a Commissioner on the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and is a board member of the Prince George’s County Historical Society. Previously she served as the Interim Director of the Banneker-Douglass Museum and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, staff at the City Museum of Washington, DC, and Vice Chair of the Annapolis 1864 Commission to Commemorate the Emancipation of Slavery in Maryland. A native Washingtonian, Maya is a graduate of Howard and George Washington Universities where she obtained degrees in History and Museum Studies.
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​​​​​​​This event is made possible by the generous support of Maryland Humanities and the Maryland Heritage Area Authority.
FREE WEBINAR for the public – Advance registration required.
This year’s Common Ground will be offered virtually.
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Growing for Good Potato Harvest
2021-09-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, 20636, United States
Saturday, September 11th, 18th, and 25th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Earlier in the year our generous community stepped forward to help us plant acres of potatoes which Sotterley earmarked for donation to our local food banks and food pantries. The time has come to harvest! Everyone willing to volunteer will be helping to “Pay it Forward”, directly supporting families in need in our community.
It is possible that the fields may not be in the condition to harvest potatoes that day, but we have other harvesting opportunities waiting no matter the conditions.
From our fields to our Community – Many hands are needed!
Please sign up in advance so we can know how many volunteers to expect each day and plan to meet at the Visitor Center area.
Note: We recommend hats, gloves, sunscreen, bug spray, shoes and clothes you are not afraid to get dirty!
Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your start time to check-in.
If you have any questions or need assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to contact Kim Husick at officemanager@sotterley.org or 301-373-2280.

Birding the Fields and Trails of Sotterley
2021-09-26 08:00 - 11:00 | Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, 20636, United States
“BIRDING THE FIELDS AND TRAILS OF SOTTERLEY”
Leader: David Moulton
Join us for a fall excursion to this scenic and historic Patuxent River property Bald Eagles, migrant songbirds and lingering meadowlarks and sparrows can be found via Sotterley’s trails and river views. Directions: From Rt. 235, go north on Sotterley Road; turn right through gates to the Sotterley Plantation visitors’ center parking lot. 10-person limit – RSVP by Friday 9/24 to David at moulton.davidh@gmail.com or 240-278-4473.

CANCELLED - Historic Sotterley's Annual Winefest
2021-10-02 | MD
For 16 years it has been a joy and an honor to hold Riverside WineFest at Sotterley, and to showcase our Maryland Wineries, but it is with a heavy heart that we must cancel this year. We hope to be able to host Winefest again in the near future, and until then we thank you for your continued interest and support of Sotterley!

Common Ground and Speaker Series: History Unearthed: Archaeological Discoveries at Sotterley
2021-10-06 19:00 | Virtual
Dr. Julie King
Professor and Chair of Anthropology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Former Expert Member on the U.S. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
History Unearthed: Archaeological Discoveries at Sotterley
Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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Archaeologist Julie King reviews some of the exciting — and unexpected — findings from St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s recent archaeological survey of Sotterley. Traces of a pre-Sotterley dwelling, the houses of families who self-emancipated in the War of 1812, a mysterious buried feature and more reveal the rich lives of the people who called this place home.
​​​​​​​Julia A. King is Professor and Chair of Anthropology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where she researches, writes about, and teaches Chesapeake and Atlantic World history, archaeology, and culture. King is a past president of the Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA, an international organization of professional archaeologists. From 2003 until 2011, she served as a presidentially-appointed Expert Member on the U.S. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, a Federal agency advising the president and the Congress on matters of national historic preservation policy. In 2018, King received the SHA’s J.C. Harrington Award for her scholarly contributions to the field of historical archaeology.
​​​​​​​This event is made possible by the generous support of Maryland Humanities and the Maryland Heritage Area Authority.
FREE WEBINAR for the public – Advance registration required.
This year’s speaker series will be offered virtually.
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Fall Fun at Historic Sotterley
2021-10-08, 2021-10-09, 2021-10-10, 2021-10-15, 2021-10-16, 2021-10-17, 2021-10-22, 2021-10-23 and 4 more dates | Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, 20636, United States
Enjoy some Fall Fun at Sotterley with family friendly events EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER starting October 9th!
Come visit us to enjoy these activities included in your grounds fee (FREE for Members!):

Wagon Rides (Saturdays, 11:30-1:30, Sundays 12:30-2)
Story Time (Saturdays 10:30)
Scavenger Hunt
Round Bale Maze

While you’re here, peruse our pumpkin patch to purchase the best pumpkin for this year’s Jack-o-Lantern! Sign up for a Guided House Tour to get $1 off your pumpkin and show us your library card to get $1 off the price of your admission. Reminder for our members – your admission is FREE!
Proceeds from pumpkin sales will go to supporting our Growing for Good program, which grows fresh produce to donate to our local food banks and pantries. Purchasing your pumpkin with us helps community members in need.
Wagon rides will be limited to 10-15 people per ride, depending on family sizes and ability to social distance. We ask that masks be worn on the ride in the event that social distancing is not possible. Masks are still required in buildings such as the Visitor Center.
Check in at the Visitor Center to get the fun started!

Common Ground: The Color of My Country by Trudy Taliaferro - Part 1
2021-10-27 19:00 | Virtual
Trudy Taliaferro
Head of Wellness Through the Arts Sacramento, Consultant, Writer, Director, Genealogist
The Color of My Country
Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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THIS EVENT IS TWO PARTS: Part one will be on October 27th, and part two will be on October 28th.
Trudy Allyson Taliaferro shares her rich, triracial heritage of her ancestors in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC, using her family’s history, stories, and photographs. That reality of racial diversity has informed the truth of her family’s strength and living in America today.
Trudy has multiple experiences producing performing arts concerts, visual arts events, television news and community affairs programs for top market NBC and ABC affiliates. She is also a writer, director and amateur genealogist.
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​​​​​​​This event is made possible by the generous support of Maryland Humanities and the Maryland Heritage Area Authority.
FREE WEBINAR for the public – Advance registration required.
This year’s Common Ground will be offered virtually.
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Common Ground: The Color of My Country by Trudy Taliaferro - Part 2
2021-10-28 19:00 | Virtual
Trudy Taliaferro
Head of Wellness Through the Arts Sacramento, Consultant, Writer, Director, Genealogist
The Color of My Country
Thursday, October 28th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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THIS EVENT IS TWO PARTS: Part one will be on October 27th, and part two will be on October 28th.
Trudy Allyson Taliaferro shares her rich, triracial heritage of her ancestors in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC, using her family’s history, stories, and photographs. That reality of racial diversity has informed the truth of her family’s strength and living in America today.
Trudy has multiple experiences producing performing arts concerts, visual arts events, television news and community affairs programs for top market NBC and ABC affiliates. She is also a writer, director and amateur genealogist.
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​​​​​​​This event is made possible by the generous support of Maryland Humanities and the Maryland Heritage Area Authority.
FREE WEBINAR for the public – Advance registration required.
This year’s Common Ground will be offered virtually.
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Common Ground and Speaker Series: Food & Black Freedom: Reflections on Race, Resistance, and the Legacy of Food Justice by Dr. Bobby J. Smith II
2021-11-10 19:00 | Virtual
Dr. Bobby J. Smith II
Assistant Professor in the department of African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Food & Black Freedom: Reflections on Race, Resistance, and the Legacy of Food Justice
Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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Dr. Smith will trace how the relationship between food, race, and power shape the social, political, and economic dynamics of the American Black Freedom Struggle. He examines the story of food during one of the most celebrated and hotly contested eras in American History—the Civil Rights Movement in the Mississippi Delta. Shedding light on the central role food played in the strategies and tactics of both proponents and opponents of the movement, Dr. Smith provides a critical historical foundation for understanding how Black communities and activists today address issues of food justice, food security, poverty, and hunger within national and global contexts.
​​​​​​​Dr. Bobby J. Smith II is a sociologist and Assistant Professor in the department of African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research uses sociohistorical and community-based approaches to analyze historical and contemporary struggles for food justice and food sovereignty in Black communities in the United States. Dr. Smith graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, with a focus on Agricultural Economics, from the historically-Black Prairie View A&M University in 2011. He earned a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics in 2013 and a Ph.D. in Development Sociology in 2018 from Cornell University.
​​​​​​​This event is made possible by the generous support of Maryland Humanities and the Maryland Heritage Area Authority.
FREE WEBINAR for the public – Advance registration required.
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NovemBEER
2021-11-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, 20636, United States
NovemBEER
Saturday, NovemBEER 13th, 2021
VIP Early Party 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
General Admission 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

IMPORTANT – Please read ALL event information and policies below before making your purchase:
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Autumn Party & Craft Beer Event

Live Music & Dancing (if the spirit moves you) – Band TBD
Food for purchase – Food Vendors TBD

Fall is brewing at NovemBEER! Enjoy an assortment of craft beer while listening to a local band (TBD), perusing items from artisan vendors, and playing lawn games. Food appealing to all taste buds will be available for purchase from food trucks. Wine will also be available for purchase for the non-beer drinkers joining us! On Saturday, November 13th, 2021, the good times will roll from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Purchase a VIP ticket to start the party early and get in at 12:00 pm! Want to take the fun home? We’ll be offering growler fills throughout the event AND we’ll be selling LIMITED EDITION 32-ounce NovemBEER growlers while supplies last.
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Our good friends at St. Mary’s Caring will have a booth at NovemBEER for collecting food donations! PLEASE bring non-perishable food items to drop off with them as you’re entering the event. Have fun while helping your community.
VIP Craft Beer Drinkers: $30 in advance, $35 at the door.
General Admission Craft Beer Drinkers: $20 in advance; $25 at the door.
Designated Drivers & General Admission (Non-beer drinkers): $10.
LIMITED EDITION 32 oz Growlers: $12 on site only, includes fill subject to beer availability.
BYOGrowler Fill: $10 on site only.

SHOUT OUT! We couldn’t do this event without our good friends Sunny Malhotra of Taphouse 1637/Bollywood Masala and Josh Peeling of The Hole In The Wall, who select the beer menu!

– ​Advance VIP Tickets: $30.00 includes one hour EARLY admission, a signature pint glass and eight 4 oz pours of selections from Maryland’s fantastic craft brewers. Purchase additional pours on-site. Purchase in advance to SAVE your spot and SAVE $5! Tickets will also be available at the gate ($35.00/ea.)
– ​Advance General Admission: $20.00 includes admission, a signature pint glass and four 4 oz pours of selections from Maryland’s fantastic craft brewers. Purchase additional pours on-site. Purchase in advance to SAVE your spot and SAVE $5! Tickets will also be available at the gate ($25.00/ea.)

– AT THE GATE ADMISSION:
VIP Beer Drinkers: $35
General Admission Beer Drinkers: $25.
Under 21 & Designated Drivers (Non-​​​beer drinkers): $10.
Children 6 and under: FREE
Purchasers of drinking tickets must be 21 or older. Please bring a valid ID or entry to the tasting will be denied. Food & drink will be available for additional purchase. Tasters of the craft brews will have the option to purchase additional pours. Upon arrival, proceed towards the Pavilion to the right of the Visitor Center to check in. Please be sure to read all event information and policies before making your purchase.
All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Event is RAIN or SHINE. In the unlikely event of cancellation, all tickets will be considered a taxable donation to Historic Sotterley, Inc.
Coolers, food, drink, and pets are not allowed at this event​, but chairs are welcome!

Airport Farmer's Market
2021-11-20 09:00 - 13:00 | SMC Regional Airport
Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, Historic Sotterley is proud to host the next installment of the Airport Farmer’s Market in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport (also known as Captain Walter Francis Duke Regional Airport). This market will take place on Saturday, November 20th from 9:00 am—1:00 pm. The Farmer’s Market will feature fresh & local food and products in a place where visitors of all ages can see airplanes and future aviators take to the skies! This is a fantastic opportunity to source local foods for your Thanksgiving dinner.

The market will take place in the Airport Terminal building located at 44200 Airport Road, California, Maryland. Located in St. Mary’s County, the airport is about four miles northeast of the central business district of Leonardtown.

Vendors:

Boon Doggie Farms
No Guarantees Bakery
Tobacco Barn Distillery
Moonstruck Oysters
Blue Wind Gourmet (think chocolate!)
Intoxication
Finer Sweets
Achterberg Acres
Olivins – (Fine Infused Olive Oil and Vinegar)
Free State Cidery
Unforgoatable Goods
Shepherds Manor Creamery (delicious sheep cheeses!)
Calypso Designs by Gigi (Cakesickles & chocolate bombs)
Grandpap’s Country Harvest (honey and jams & apples)
Visit St. Mary’s (local experiences for the Holidays)

Winter Wonderland Workshops
2021-12-04 | Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, 20636, United States
First come & served, space is limited – reserve your spot now for this fun workshop to make your door the most festive for the holidays!

About this event

“Winter Wonderland Workshops”
by the Sotterley Garden Guild
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Various times throughout the day available for you to choose from: 8:30, 10:30, 1:00 & 3:00
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IMPORTANT – Please read ALL information below before making your reservation!
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR WORKSHOPS – Space is limited to 10 participants per session
ALL SALES ARE FINAL – NO REFUNDS AVAILABLE
Have you tried DIY holiday decor projects before, but just couldn’t seem to pull it off: Great news, the Sotterley Garden Guild is offering workshops on Saturday, December 4th to share their expertise! Only 10 participants per session and each session is 1 1/2 hours long.
Make this Christmas event part of your family tradition!
Please Note: Bring your own gloves and clippers for the workshops – other materials to be provided. Workshops will be held in Historic Sotterley Farmer’s Market Building. Guests are asked to arrive promptly for your workshop time and to proceed directly to the Farmer’s Market 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.
* Current Covid guidelines will be followed.
If 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.

Airport Farmer's Market
2021-12-18 09:00 - 13:00 | SMC Regional Airport
Get some Holiday shopping done this Sautrday with the next installment of the Airport Farmer’s Market in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport (also known as Captain Walter Francis Duke Regional Airport). This market will take place on Saturday, December 18th from 9:00 am—1:00 pm. The Farmer’s Market will feature fresh & local food and products in a place where visitors of all ages can see airplanes and future aviators take to the skies! Bring the kids, because Santa will be flying in at 11:30 to greet everyone!
The market will take place in the Airport Terminal building located at 44200 Airport Road, California, Maryland. Located in St. Mary’s County, the airport is about four miles northeast of the central business district of Leonardtown.

Vendors:

Free State Ciders
Shepherds Manor Creamery
Finer Sweets
Achterberg Acres
Olivins
Nativo
No Guarantees Bakery
Moonstruck Oysters
Unforgoatable goods
Boon Doggie Farm
R & H Farms
Mully’s Brewery
Blue Wind Gourmet Chocolate
Intoxi-Cation
Tobacco Barn Distillery
Olga’s Bakery creations
Calypso Designs by Gigi (Cakesickles & Chocolate Bombs)

Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives - Journeys for Change with Joseph McGill
2022-01-26 19:00 | Virtual
Joseph McGill, Jr.
Founder of The Slave Dwelling Project, History Consultant for Magnolia Plantation
Journeys for Change
Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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Joseph McGill, founder of The Slave Dwelling Project, has been visiting sites across the country for over a decade, sleeping in structures where enslaved people slept and preserved their culture, bringing awareness to their lives and stories in the belief in the importance of the preservation of these places and the inclusion of these stories in the interpretation of authentic history. He will share his insights into the struggles, challenges, and triumphs of this work.
Joseph McGill, Jr. is a history consultant for Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina, and the founder and director of The Slave Dwelling Project. Previously, as a field officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Mr. McGill worked to revitalize the Sweet Auburn commercial district in Atlanta, Georgia, and to develop a management plan for the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area. He is a former executive director of the African American Museum in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and a former director of history and culture at Penn Center, St. Helena Island, South Carolina. He has also served as a National Park Service park ranger at Fort Sumter National Monument in Charleston.
​​​​​​​This event is made possible by the generous support of Maryland Humanities and the Maryland Heritage Area Authority.
FREE WEBINAR for the public – Advance registration required.
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Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives - UCAC Education for All Discussion Panel
2022-02-09 19:00 | Virtual
UCAC History and Research Committee
Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions
UCAC Education for All
Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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Join members of the UCAC History and Research Committee to discuss the importance, impact and scope of its work. Hear about the vision and purpose of UCAC education from the people that research and contribute to the creation of publications, monuments, celebrations and oral histories, that celebrate the role of African Americans in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The panel will discuss their journey, their obstacles, and their victories to inspire and highlight the urgency to preserve and share this history.
The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC) is a local organization that documents, educates, and commemorates African Americans who have contributed to the history and development of St. Mary’s County, and advocates for improvements for equitable healthcare, education, and community building for all.
​​​​​​​This event is made possible by the generous support of Maryland Humanities and the Maryland Heritage Area Authority.
FREE WEBINAR for the public – Advance registration required.
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Airport Farmer's Market
2022-02-13 09:00 - 13:00 | SMC Regional Airport
Come shop local at the “Fly-in” Farmer’s Market for your Super Bowl feast or romantic Valentine’s dinner. You don’t need an airplane to come, you can drive, walk, or bike also! There will be a bounty of locally grown and produced items to please one and all. The market runs 9am to 1pm, so plenty of time to get set for the big game.
Sotterley is sponsoring this special Super Bowl/Valentine’s Day market at the Airport Terminal building located at 44200 Airport Road, California, Maryland. Located in St. Mary’s County, the airport is about four miles northeast of the central business district of Leonardtown.

Vendors:
Free State Ciders (craft hard cider)
Shepherds Manor Creamery (MD’s only Sheep Cheese)
Finer Sweets (pies, cookies, baked goods)
Olivins (gourmet olive oils and balsamic vinegars)
Nativo (spices)
Intoxi-Cake-Tion (Specialty baked goods with a “kick”)
Moonstruck Oysters (farm raised oysters)
Unforgoatable goods (goat milk soaps)
Boon Doggie Farm (pickles, relishes & jams)
Scorpion Brewery (craft beer)
Blue Wind Gourmet (chocolates and stuffed ham orders)
Tobacco Barn Distillery (craft Bourbon & Whiskeys)
Olga’s Bakery Creations (cookies and baked goods)
Calypso Designs by Gigi (Cakesickles)
Dixon Farm (Flowers & craft Maple Syrup)
Sotterley (Growing for Good)
Zekiah Farms (local meats, honey, eggs & produce)

Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives – Finding Chris Haley with Chris Haley
2022-03-16 19:00 | Virtual
Chris Haley
Director of the Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland at the Maryland State Archives and the Utopia Film Festival
Finding Chris Haley
Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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Mr. Chris Haley will discuss his life, responsibility, joys, challenges, his future, and the legacy of his family so widely known from the work of his famous uncle, author, Alex Haley.
As Director of both the Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland at the Maryland State Archives Research Department and the Utopia Film Festival in Greenbelt, Maryland, Mr. Haley has served on many prestigious boards in the world of African American genealogy as well as in the Arts. They include the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation, Historic London Town Foundation, Jake Savage Foundation, Annapolis Arts Alliance Foundation and the Annapolis Film Festival among others.
Chris is well respected as a speaker at numerous venues throughout the United States where he has spoken on themes such as African American history, self-empowerment, and genealogy. He earned his B.A in English, with Drama minor at The University of Maryland – College Park, and resides in Landover, Maryland.
​​​​​​​This event is made possible by the generous support of Maryland Humanities and the Maryland Heritage Area Authority.
FREE WEBINAR for the public – Advance registration required.
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Growing for Good - Potato Planting Day
2022-03-26 09:00 - 12:30 | Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, 20636, United States
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An opportunity to help your community… get out of the house and help your neighbors in need all while safely maintaining social distancing!
Volunteers who enjoy the great outdoors, don’t mind getting dirty, and want to help others are asked to join us for another planting extravaganza at Historic Sotterley, as part of our “Growing for Good” program! We are continuing the challenging work of sustainably farming the land. What we produce at Sotterley supports those in need in partnership with local food pantries.
One planting session on two different dates to choose from: 9:00 am and 12:30 pm. Perfect oppotunity for your Girl Scout OR Boy Scout troops to meet volunteer requirements! This is a family-friendly event – we invite anyone 5 and older to help plant.
Treats provided.
Please sign up in advance so we know how many volunteers to expect.
Plan to arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to your start time and check-in at the Farm Building next to the Visitor Center.
We highly recommend hats, gloves, sunscreen, bug spray, shoes and clothes you are not afraid to get dirty!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kim Husick at officemanager@sotterley.org or 301-373-2280 x. 1105
