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SUMMARY:Legends & Lore Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 6 & Friday\, August 7\, 2026 – “Legends & Lore: In a Time of Revolution” is set in October\, 1776. It is a desperate time for the recently declared independent nation\, when families were split and the success of the revolution was far from certain. General Washington is staging a hurried retreat from New York\, fighting more to keep the army from disintegrating than to bring the rampaging British to battle. In Southern Maryland\, the Americans have stood off a minor British incursion in the Battle of St. George’s Island\, but uncertainty and divided loyalties are as common as patriotic fever.  In the first of the three scenes\, two British spies have landed near Sotterley to encouraged the enslaved to desert to join the fight against the patriots. A young woman suspects their plot. In the second\, Washington and his Aide-De-Camp Tench Tilghman review the reasons for and possible outcomes of the revolution and discuss the leadership needed for the new country. In the third\, cousins duel over loyalty to Britain or support for the new county. A man is killed and a family secret is revealed.  The heroism and contradictions of a pivotal moment in history are explored. \n  \n\n\n\n\nAudition to become a part of bringing this tumultuous time to life at Historic Sotterley through two exciting weekends of Legends & Lore tours in October. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAuditions will take place at the Leonardtown branch of St. Mary’s County Public Library. 23630 Hayden Farm Ln\, Leonardtown\, MD 20650 \n  \nPlease prepare a 1-minute classical monologue\, Shakespeare suggested but not required. In addition to the monologue\, the audition will include cold readings of the show script. \nVirtual submissions of the required monologue are accepted. When submitting a virtual audition\, please fill this form and provide it in addition to your video link. Submissions can be sent to Michael Blackwell at mblackwell (at) stmalib.org \nIn-person auditions should sign up for an audition slot at the link below. A character breakdown is also provided below. \nSign up for an Audition Slot\nCharacter Breakdown
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/legends-lore-auditions/
LOCATION:Leonardtown Public Library\, 23630 Hayden Farm Ln\, Leonardtown\, MD\, 20650\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260624T205748Z
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SUMMARY:Transportation and Trade on the Tidewater Themed Tours
DESCRIPTION:August 7 – 9\, 2026 – For centuries\, humans have relied on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for transportation and trade. From providing high-traffic trade routes to providing an avenue for the pursuit of freedom\, these iconic waterways defined an entire region. This weekend\, Historic Sotterley is offering its guided tours with additional notes on the way the Chesapeake played a crucial role in shaping history. \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. Tours this weekend will have an extra focus on how the Chesapeake and its tributaries shaped life at Sotterley and our region. \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/transportation-and-trade-on-the-tidewater/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T153450Z
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SUMMARY:Legends & Lore Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 6 & Friday\, August 7\, 2026 – “Legends & Lore: In a Time of Revolution” is set in October\, 1776. It is a desperate time for the recently declared independent nation\, when families were split and the success of the revolution was far from certain. General Washington is staging a hurried retreat from New York\, fighting more to keep the army from disintegrating than to bring the rampaging British to battle. In Southern Maryland\, the Americans have stood off a minor British incursion in the Battle of St. George’s Island\, but uncertainty and divided loyalties are as common as patriotic fever.  In the first of the three scenes\, two British spies have landed near Sotterley to encouraged the enslaved to desert to join the fight against the patriots. A young woman suspects their plot. In the second\, Washington and his Aide-De-Camp Tench Tilghman review the reasons for and possible outcomes of the revolution and discuss the leadership needed for the new country. In the third\, cousins duel over loyalty to Britain or support for the new county. A man is killed and a family secret is revealed.  The heroism and contradictions of a pivotal moment in history are explored. \n  \n\n\n\n\nAudition to become a part of bringing this tumultuous time to life at Historic Sotterley through two exciting weekends of Legends & Lore tours in October. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAuditions will take place at the Leonardtown branch of St. Mary’s County Public Library. 23630 Hayden Farm Ln\, Leonardtown\, MD 20650 \n  \nPlease prepare a 1-minute classical monologue\, Shakespeare suggested but not required. In addition to the monologue\, the audition will include cold readings of the show script. \nVirtual submissions of the required monologue are accepted. When submitting a virtual audition\, please fill this form and provide it in addition to your video link. Submissions can be sent to Michael Blackwell at mblackwell (at) stmalib.org \nIn-person auditions should sign up for an audition slot at the link below. A character breakdown is also provided below. \nSign up for an Audition Slot\nCharacter Breakdown
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/legends-lore-auditions-2/
LOCATION:Leonardtown Public Library\, 23630 Hayden Farm Ln\, Leonardtown\, MD\, 20650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Nights
DESCRIPTION:August 8\, 2026 – Second Saturday Family Nights at Historic Sotterley brings the perfect blend of summer fun\, local flavor\, and down‑home charm. Enjoy delicious eats from Bailey’s Food Truck\, buy fresh local finds at the farmer’s market\, and let the kids dive into farm games and wagon rides around Sotterley’s beautiful grounds. Starting at 6:00\, kick back to the lively mix of country\, western swing\, California surf\, and southern soul music from the Honky Tonk Cassanovas. Join us for an easygoing\, family‑friendly evening that celebrates community\, good food\, and great music all in one unforgettable place. \nDate: August 8\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nLive Music: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nPrice: $10 per car\nLocation:  44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD 20636 \nBuy tickets in advance\nor pay at the door!\nAttendees are welcome to bring blankets and chairs to spread out and enjoy the event. No outside food or drink will be permitted. \nSecond Saturday Family Nights at Historic Sotterley will continue throughout 2026 with a new band each event. Stay tuned for more announcements!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/second-saturday-family-nights-3/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
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SUMMARY:The Strength to Endure: Slavery\, Perseverance\, and History Themed Tours
DESCRIPTION:August 21 – 23\, 2026 – This weekend\, Historic Sotterley will be hosting our annual Day of Unity and Healing\, which is a descendant-led event focused on shared history and understanding. In honor of this event\, Historic Sotterley will be offering its guided tours with an additional focus on the history of slavery and examples ]of strength\, resilience\, and perseverance at Sotterley. \nTours will be open house on Friday & Saturday due to Day of Unity and will be offered 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. Tours this weekend will have an extra focus on how the history of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade through Emancipation and the role Sotterley’s descendants play in preserving our stories. \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/history-of-slavery-themed-tours/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T140000
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SUMMARY:Day of Unity and Healing - Descendant Empowerment Day
DESCRIPTION:August 21\, 2026 – Sotterley will launch a Descendant Empowerment Day as part of our annual Day of Unity and Healing. This event provides an opportunity to collaborate with descendants and regional leaders in a welcoming environment where every voice matters. \nWe invite descendants\, educators\, museum professionals\, students\, historians\, faith leaders\, preservationists\, and community members to join us on Friday\, August 21st\, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for an inspiring day of learning\, leadership\, and collaboration. \nOur interactive workshops and discussions will provide tools for truth-telling\, leadership\, and reconciliation. These sessions are designed to strengthen personal leadership while exploring practical approaches from leaders who are shaping the future of public history\, interpretation\, preservation\, and community healing. Participants will learn to discover the power of their own family history\, build confidence in sharing personal stories\, and develop skills that support public engagement and community change. \nWe hope you can join us for an afternoon designed to equip participants with tools for leadership\, storytelling\, and community engagement. \nWorkshops:\nSpeaking with Integrity with Dr. Francine Dove Hawkins \nUnderstanding Implicit Bias with Sybol Anderson\, Executive Director of Leadership Southern Maryland \nCourageous Conversations with Shemika Renee\, Historical Interpreter and Actress \nMuseum Studies: How Public History Works with Katherine Humphries\, Interpretive Programs Manager for Historic Sotterley \nLegacy Building with Gwen Bankins\, President of Historic Sotterley’s Board of Trustees and Sotterley Descendant\, and Dante Eubanks\, Sotterley Descendant \nWorkshop titles may change.  \n  \nDr. Joan M.E. Gaither will also begin a two-day quilting workshop on Friday that will continue during Saturday’s event. \n  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/day-of-unity-and-healing-descendant-empowerment-day/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260723T205744Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Unity and Healing - Through Descendant Eyes
DESCRIPTION:August 22\, 2026 – In 2026\, the Day of Unity and Healing invites our community to gather Through Descendant Eyes — to see clearly the histories we have inherited\, the truths we must courageously face\, and the future we are called to shape together. \nThis year’s theme centers descendants — those who carry memory in their bodies\, stories in their bloodlines\, and responsibility in the present moment. Through descendant eyes\, we honor the courage it takes to remember honestly\, the commitment required to pursue repair\, and the collective call to unity that moves us from acknowledgment to action. \nThe day’s events will include speakers\, presentations\, exhibits\, music\, food\, family-friendly games\, and more. The National Park Service Mobile Museum will also be joining us to celebrate the day. \nA full schedule of events will be coming soon.  \nExperience History: \n\nOpen House Tours\nBlacksmith Demonstration\nWood-working Demonstration\nOyster Crushing Demonstration\n\nKnott House Exhibits: \n\nSotterley Descendant Photo Exhibit\nJohn Hanson Briscoe\, Agnes Kane Callum\, and Mabel Satterlee Ingalls Exhibit\nQuilting Workshop with Dr. John M.E. Gaither\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://sotterley.org/event/day-of-unity-and-healing-through-descendant-eyes/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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