JOY to All! We Remain Grateful to You & for You!

During this holiday season, we would like to wish each and every one of you (and yours) much JOY! As 2012 approaches and we reflect upon the past year, we feel incredibly grateful. The amount of support Sotterley has received from the community is absolutely amazing. Thank you for making good things happen here.

Our volunteers were here for us in such an enormous way - from helping to clear debris after the hurricane to putting on stellar performances; from assisting us with the events to being part of our summer mini camps; from tending to beauty in the Colonial Revival Garden to offering tech support; from working in the kitchen to making holiday cookies; from giving educational tours to sharing our social media links; from collaborations with our sister sites to face painting by college students at events; from donating time and effort as a Board of Trustees member to giving us a place to display our marketing banners; from helping us in the office to working in the museum shop ... and more. THANK YOU.

Our members, donors, and sponsors have sustained us through a rocky economy. You have generously supplementing the hurricane fund, sponsored events at various levels (and often more than a single event), advertised in the WineFest program, donated auction items, thrown dinners to raise necessary funds, and so much more. Most importantly, you all have continued to believe that our mission is important and worthy your support. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.

Happy Holidays!!!

A New Year, A New SERIES!

2nd Saturday Series at Sotterley
Something New for 2012!

Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce the beginning of something new in 2012 - the 2nd Saturday Series. The first four months of the year, the public will have the opportunity to experience four distinct aspects of this plantation’s past, present, and plans for the future.

“BACKSTAIRS/UPSTAIRS”
Saturday, January 14, 2012 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
New! Go behind the scenes at Sotterley. Become an insider and enter places you won’t see on a regular tour. See the kitchen and travel up the back staircase to view private chambers and undisplayed collections in our 1703 Plantation House. Learn what it takes to operate and support a museum. Advanced reservations only. $15 per person. Limited to 16 people per tour. Indoor and outdoor walking required. Call 301-373-2280 for reservations. (Snow date: 1/28/12).

Information regarding the tours scheduled for February, March, and April to follow.

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Your Gift of Support MATTERS!

The generous donations continue to arrive - what a incredible gift you are to Sotterley! Much thanks to the following for their support:

Mrs. Louise K. Snell
Mrs. Jeanne Davis
Maryland Land Title Association
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Birch
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Aldridge
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cole
Mrs. Garnett W. Bow
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Y. Clagett
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Duke
Mr. Carl Fleischhauer
Ms. Dolores McDonald
Mr. and Mrs. Norman McGuire
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smolinski
Ms. Jacqueline G. Bond
Mrs. Joan Burroughs
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Guy
Guy Distributing
Mrs. Mary P. Kukla
Ms. Christine Neurauter
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Wolfrey
Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Berry
Mr. and Mrs. Francis R. Bodine
Capt. and Mrs. Martin Deppe
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Donohue
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Goldsmith
Hon. and Mrs. Marvin S. Kaminetz
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Shoemaker
Mr. Jack G. Upton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. William T. Armstrong
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ernest Bell, II
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Bowes
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Briscoe
Mrs. Pamela Freeman
Ms. Frances L. Kilcullen
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kohn
Ms. Juanita Marsh
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson
Mrs. Betty B. Peterkin
Ms. Laura E. Verge
Ms. Katie Watts
Mrs. Annette H. Wilfong
Ms. Christine R. Wray
Mr. and Mrs. Ford L. Dean
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Bednarcik, Jr.
CSC Applied Technologies
Mrs. Janice Ewell
Ms. Bonnie Green
Ms. Jacquelyn V. Meiser
Ms. Anne Rullman
Capt. and Mrs. Richard V. Wilson, Jr.
Mrs. Catherine Parlett
Dr. Daniel Alexander
Mr. Albert H. Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. R. Kendall Nottingham
Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA
Mr. and Mrs. Alan D. Brown
Mr. Jeffrey Clark
Ms. Christa Conant
Mr. and Mrs. Whit Field
Mr. and Mrs. James Hooper
Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Kocen
Mr. and Mrs. Leander McCormick-Goodhart
Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell
Ms. Sarah Scheible
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Adelman
Mr. and Mrs. Alan P. Keeny, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Randall
Ms. Margot Cook
Mrs. Lucile E. Doyle
Mr. Charles Grace
Mr. David A. Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Greenwell
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Guazzo
Dr. Julia A. King
Mr. and Mrs. John Bone
Mr. Bruce Dailey
Admiral and Mrs. Paul W. Dillingham, Jr.
Ms. Jocelyn Secker-Walker
Dr. and Mrs. Donald McNellis
St. Mary's College History Club
Dr. and Mrs. L. Tomlin Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Allen
Mrs. Adriana Gillaspy
Ms. Mary Heibel
Inger, McCabe, Elliott IME-LTD.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morrissette
Ms. Linda Stedman Montague
Wolf Maryles & Associates LLC
Mrs. Verlinda Keith
Mr. Gary Thomas Scott
Chesapeake Garden Club
Drs. Thomas and Suzanne Fitzpatrick
In Stitches Needlework, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Dunlap
Mr. and Mrs. Davide C. Marney
Mr. Ed McManus
Mr. Gary James Meekins
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Satterly
Ms. Barbara H. Stanton
Mr. Jack Wiley
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Barnes
Mr. Joseph Bozick
Community Bank of Tri-County
Dr. and Mrs. John W. Roache
Mr. Simon Eristoff
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dawley
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Gardiner, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Truman T. Semans
Ms. Cynthia Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. Larry R. Loudermilk
Ms. Martha Ann McIntyre
Mr. Harry Tollerton
Ms. Sally Fiske
Mr. John Hetrick
Ms. Janice Briscoe and Mr. Samuel Baldwin
Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Black, III
Ms. Laurie Ford
Ms. Georgeann F. W. Hayes
Ms. Barbara Naef
Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Thomas, Sr.
Ms. Sally McGrath
Mr. and Mrs. James Raggets
L. Millette
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Elchenko
Elon University Class of 2008
The Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust
Mrs. Janet B. Rowland
Ms. Mary Anne Bowman
Mr. John F. Carter, II
The Ganlee Fund
Mr. Donald Halloway
Ms. Laura Hammett
Ms. Elizabeth Hannold
Mr. Brian Hardman
Mr. Aaron Heinsman
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Howard
Ms. Deborah Kipple
Mr. Howard Lennox
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Matchett
Ms. Pamela McIntyre
Ms. Donna Schneider
Ms. Lindsey Seaton
Ms. Brittany Spalding
Ms. Samantha Watters
Mrs. Helen Crettier Wilkes
Mr. Richard Wood
Dr. Gita S. van Heerden
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Houston
Mr. Bill Schmalgemeyer and Ms. Kay Duvall
Ms. Tara Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. John J. McAllister, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Turner, III
Ms. Doreen Gantz
Marion & William O.E. Sterling Fund
Mr. Dale Jones
Ms. Denise Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E Storck
Ms. Merideth Taylor and Mr. Robert Taylor
W. M. Davis, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John Parker
Ms. Eleanor F. Slater
Dyson Building Center
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Segar, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Stiles
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh T. Cassidy
Mr. Thomas K. Crickmer
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Moody
Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Beverly Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. David Butler
Ms. Florence Lanham
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tinari
Mr. Bruce Weden
Mr. Melrose Woodward
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard G. Gleckel
Ms. Jeanette Kaufman
Ms. Erin Knight
Ms. Barbara Mason
Mr. Robert Struth
Ms. Jessica Wells
Ms. Leigh Wolf
Ms. Lois M. Plunkert
Ms. Judith Clark
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Tiralla
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brock
Mr. John H. Briscoe, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. George Cohen
Ms. Carol Galaty
Ms. Lynne Goldstein
RADM and Mrs. Donald Boecker
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Citro
Ms. Sally Costa
St. Mary's County Garden Club
Daughters of the American Revolution Major Wm Thomas Chapter
Mr. William J. Rutter
Mr. and Mrs. George Mallinckrodt
T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving
Ms. Alma Hays
Mrs. Rebecca MacDonald
Ms. Joan L. Bowling
Ms. Eileen Emmet
Calvert Garden Club
Buckler Electric, LLC
Wildes-Spirit Design & Printing

Another Year, Another Lovely Celebration with Friends of Historic Sotterley!

"It's wonderful during the holidays to spend time with supporters and volunteers who helped Sotterley through 2011 - and celebrate our successes," stated Nancy Easterling, Executive Director of Sotterley Plantation.

The honored guests arrived at the Hilton Garden Inn in Dowell - thanks to the gracious hospitality of Tom Waring and Brian Norris of Cherry Cove Hospitality. Many people who remember the ridiculously cold annual holiday dinners in the Sotterley historic Barn exclaimed, "What a perfect venue!" True ... there's a lot to be said for warmth.

After the reception hour of merriment and laughter, friends of Sotterley, old and new, made their way to the dining room, decked out for the season with Christmas trees, red roses, and sparkly chandeliers.

As in years prior, Michael Whitson, hosted the holiday event on Sotterley's behalf. As a Trustee Emeritus of Historic Sotterley, Inc., Mr. Whitson has not only been a tremendous supporter for years, but has also encouraged others to become part of the Sotterley fold - many of whom were in attendance. Stepping up to the microphone, he thanked the guests for their generous support, in his typically endearing way - with humor ... and sincerity.

Jan Briscoe, President of Sotterley's Board of Trustees, also passed along her words of thanks to all who made such a tremendous difference this year. She expressed her gratitude to the other members of the Board and to the Emeritus, who selflessly devote much time and effort to keep Sotterley thriving.

Executive Director of Sotterley, Nancy Easterling extended her deep appreciation to all who helped Sotterley during the challenging year of 2011, complete with a continuing depressed economy and the significant destruction caused by Hurricane Irene. "We could not have made it through without your support. We, at Sotterley, believe that this place truly does matter ... and you obviously believe it, too."

Once again, Canard's Catering (Lisa and Michael Kelley and crew) prepared and served a magnificent feast of:

Chicken and Gruyere in Puff Pastry
Risotto Cakes
Oysters Rockefeller
Composed Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette - cucumber with romaine, shaved radicchio, daikon, red pepper and toasted pine nuts
Mixed Grill - Jumbo Lump Crab Stuffed Flounder, Chicken Roulade with Cranberry and Sage, Potatoes Galette, Bundle of Haricot Vert
Mocha Latte - chocolate fudge cake surrounded by coffee mousse and garnished with shaved chocolate, chocolate ganache and chocolate covered coffee beans

Congressman Steny Hoyer spoke eloquently about the importance of Sotterley in both Maryland history and American history. He cited how imperative it is that Sotterley continue its mission, so future generations can learn about the past "blind spot" many Americans once held about Slavery. His timely holiday message reinforced that the educational experience at Sotterley helps us to be a better people, to not fall into blind spot judgment of any people.

Last, but surely not least, Sotterley wishes to thank the Sponsors of this year's spectacular holiday event:

Butch Long & Cindy Salyard, MIL Corporation
John & Cheryl Blazer, Blazer's Custom Construction
Beverly Perry & Tom Graham, PEPCO
Dr. V.K. Shah & Dr. Ila Shah, Shah Associates
Larry & Martha Wise
Michael Colina & Linda Cannon, RMC Corporation
John & Julie McAllister
Michael & Sara Middleton, Community Bank of Tri-County
Charles McPherson, The Facchina Group
Charles & Rosine Downs, Downs Plumbing
John & Mary Bohanan
Lynn Erwin & Michael Whitson, Tri-County Abstract
Tom Waring & Brian Norris, Cherry Cove Hospitality
Lisa & Michael Kelly, Canard's Catering
Katie Stickel, Wildes-Spirit Design and Printing

Thanks to our Holiday Candlelight Volunteers!

We know we ask a great deal from our volunteers throughout the year, and this holiday season has been no exception! The following helped to make the Holiday Candlelight Tours 2011 a tremendous success, an enjoyable experience for attendees, and everything run smoothly. What a gift! THANK YOU ... truly!

Annette Clark
Annie Skaggs
Barbara Bell
Bernadette Garner
Betsy King
Beverly Putnam
Bill Stiles
Cabott Cashwell
Daphne McGuire
Eve Love
Genise Rondina
Jan Christofferson
Janet Rowland
Jeanne Davis
John Bogner
Kara Davis
Karen Lowry
Karol Wolgemuth
Kim Curry
Laura Dean
Lori Deaton
Lori Werrell
Marshall Jones
Melissa Curly
Melissa Hislop
Mickey Brown
Pat Brown
Rebecca Werrell
Sigrid Stiles

Letter of Appreciation from Jeanne Pirtle, Education Director and Writer of the Holiday Candlelight Tours 2011 Script

To Director, Cast, Crew, Volunteers, and Sotterley Staff of Holiday Candlelight Tours 2011,

I have heard nothing but rave reviews from members and visitors who attended Candlelight this season. I wanted to give special thanks to Linda Tucker Jones for giving her all so this event could happen. Sets, decorations, costumes, rehearsals, casting, Whew! Special thanks goes to James LePore for directing this year’s production, your positive influence, free publicity and example made it a fun and uplifting experience.

I was especially proud of all the very young members of the cast this year. Our band of Mary Bowles guides who took on a big responsibility and added that extra dimension to the visitor experience this year, THANK YOU. Also to Tia, Emily and Sabrina, who showed their talent, worked hard and were cute as could be as young Mabel and Eleanor. Amanda and Sarah, you are an example to us all. You learned your parts quickly, you rolled with changes and you showed us what real teamwork is all about. Erin, Thomas and Hannah—Erin, you stepped up to carry a major aspect of the story. You made it look easy! Thomas, thanks, you had some serious material and you pulled it off. Hannah, who had to read the entire “Night Before Christmas” poem a thousand times and your wonderful musicianship, Wow! KUDOS!

Thanks to Shannon, (Rebecca Bowles) who had a ton of lines, had to step in and out of time and be convincing. As a first impression for the audience, you were stunning. Wonderful job! You helped set the stage for the rest of the performance.

The Drawing Room scene, I loved to see actors owning their characters. Patrick and Jeremy, when you stood up with your exchange about “older brother responsibilities” Wow! Mr. Greenwell, thanks for helping with the music tech and delivering your line with class. Ladies, Mrs. Greenwell, Erin and Catherine, you looked at ease and performed beautifully. Thanks Mrs. Greenwell for your choreography. This is something guests always look forward to in the Drawing Room. Mrs. Greenwell, when you adlibbed to “Tom” about his drinking, I thought it was a riot!

You know you have passed the test when descendants and people who knew the real people you play are proud of the performance and this was the case for this year’s production. Red Room 1850, wonderful job to all of you. Geno, you were fabulous and a beautiful ambassador for womanhood, and Helena, I believed you were sisters. Our Dr. Briscoe’s and Chapman’s, Neil and Paul, depth, seriousness and humor. Bravo!

There were a lot of firsts with this production. It was the first time that the Satterlee’s and Mabel Ingalls were depicted in a living history performance. The audience loved it! How the slave and servant roles were executed was amazing and something new. Lest we forget that more than just the owner’s families lived and worked at Sotterley. Javon, Jay, Shemika, Amanda and Sarah—for playing Gilbert, Robert, Ruth, Mary and Katherine--All I’ve heard from guests is praise for your portrayals. Great Great Great and Thank YOU for driving all the way here! I had someone ask me, “Are those girls really Irish?” The Knotts, both Charles and India added continuity and also were roles that had not been performed here before, thanks Leni and Stephen for your good portrayal of some really good people! Betsy, you were amazing as Louisa, you were splendid. Chuck, thanks as always for your support and never doing anything halfway! You were a great Herbert. Kim, Mabel was by far one of the most important roles, you were believable and beautiful. Once again I heard things like, “you know she looked like Mabel too.” You know when audiences say this you have done an outstanding job. It’s the acting baby! Thanks also to Mabel’s partners in crime, Bettylou and Debbie, who adapted to casting gaps and added that lighter touch the audience needed on their way out the door.

Of course to pull off a production you have to have the support of the organization, thanks to all Sotterley staff who worked hard on many aspects to make this a success, Joe’s maintenance staff is always proof that you can do a lot with a little. Thanks to our other volunteers that worked either directly with the production, like Dawn, Lesley and Sarah on assisting, make-up and lighting to volunteers who came to help make cookies or swing a flashlight in the cold. We couldn’t do it without each of you.

As Sotterley moves forward as a museum, living history and other dramatic performances will also grow along with our needs for those from all aspects of theatre production. This summer, our 1812 Living History commemoration, with a script written by Dale Jones, entitled, “The Choice,” will be presented on at least three different occasions over the summer of 2012 and beyond. The story revolves around those enslaved at Sotterley and their choice to run to the British or stay in their present circumstances. Along with the wonderful script, costumes for the major characters have also been professionally designed and created for this production. More information will follow soon, so Sotterley will be in need of theatre personal, not just actors, because this actually has fewer speaking roles, but lots of guides with some dialogue, extras, and other theatre support. Of course our traditional productions, such as Ghost Tours and Candlelight will also continue. Small vignette’s of living history are also beginning to be used, so Sotterley will have more need of living history performers on an important but smaller scale more often. As we grow, Sotterley will continue to improve our planning and scheduling to make more effective use of volunteer and staff efforts.

Thanks again to everyone involved. Keep talking it up. Word of mouth is still the best way to recruit. Watch for our 2012 Calendar of Events to pop up on the website before the end of this year.

You all should be very proud, I know I am. The Sotterley Players rock!

Best Wishes and Happy Holidays!
Jeanne

Sotterley Members Give Holiday Candlelight Tours 2011 Rave Reviews!

Every year, the Holiday Candlelight Tours event kicks off with a special opening night performance for Sotterley Members, which is another great reason to become a member of Sotterley! What is it exactly? It is a party!!! This is our way of thanking a very important part of the Sotterley family. It is a lovely evening of merriment ... food, drink, fun ... and THE TOUR!

Returning from their scheduled tour times of "Sotterley Christmas Past," members could be heard giving their effusive praise of this year's script and performance. One person had tears in her eyes, as she spoke of connecting with the story and the incredible actors. Another, a direct descendant of one of the Sotterley owners from way back, was absolutely delighted with how the script represented his family.

BIG round of applause for the Sotterley Members! Thank you for your support and for joining us last night!

BIG round of applause for our writer, director, production manager, cast and crew!

BIG round of applause for the Sotterley Volunteers who worked magic in the kitchen and at the bar!

BIG round of applause for the Garden Guild for creating gorgeous items for sale at Members' Night and all other Sotterley Volunteers!

BIG round of applause for the Sotterley Staff!

BIG round of applause for the magnificent choral performance by Leonardtown High School's Premiere Choral Group!

BIG round of applause for the following for donating delicious foods:

Cafe' des Artistes

Dreamweaver Catering

Expressions Catering

Lenny's Restaurant

Sunshine's Catering

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To order tickets for this weekend's performance of the Holiday Candlelight Tours "Sotterley Christmas Past," click here!

"Sotterley Christmas Past" - Scene Five in The Dining Room

Holiday Candlelight Tours
"Sotterley Christmas Past"
this Friday and Saturday

SNEAK PEEK!

1958 in The Dining Room
After spending joyous times with her family at Sotterley as a child, Mabel Satterlee Ingalls has come back to remember and share an intimate gathering with close friends this Christmas.

Visitors will encounter people that have lived and worked at Sotterley Plantation on December 24th. Not just one December 24th, but five different Christmas Eve’s spanning over three centuries. Although separated by time, these families and their servants share common bonds.

Advance Reservations Required. Click here to order your tickets!

"Sotterley Christmas Past" - Scene Four: 1850 in The Red Room

Holiday Candlelight Tours
"Sotterley Christmas Past"
this Friday & Saturday

SNEAK PEEK

1850 in The Red Room
A prosperous peacetime at Sotterley, but often peace is costly for some. Share a Christmas with the Briscoe family as they discuss the plantation and family celebrations.

Visitors will encounter people that have lived and worked at Sotterley Plantation on December 24th. Not just one December 24th, but five different Christmas Eve’s spanning over three centuries. Although separated by time, these families and their servants share common bonds.

Advance Reservations Required. Click here to order tickets!

Mighty Volunteers Make All the Difference!

When we say "Volunteers are the Heart of Sotterley," we absolutely mean it! Our volunteers were out in full force last Saturday for Family Plantation Christmas, making this a wonderful memory for so many! It is because of their efforts that everything ran smoothly and all enjoyed themselves. We couldn't make this happen without them. A BIG Thanks to the following:

Adrienne Gordon

Alecia Smith

Annie Skaggs

Bernadette Garner

Betsy King

Bob Aldridge

Brian Pelkey

Brittany Benthall

Carol Fugate

Carole Tucker

Cheri Kidd

Daphne McGuire

Debbie Gray

Ericka Schmitt

Gabriel Jensen

Gordon Moe

Haley Rizkallah

Jamie Maresh

Jared Mathe

Jay Massey

Jeff Long

Jesse Stottlemyer

Judy Moe

Kara Davis

Katelyn Mattingly

Katerina Dudley

Keene Kelderman

Kimmy Tate

Kris Hills

Kristen Hay

Kristen Woods

Laura Dean

Leslie Burgess

Liz DeLorme

Lori Hamilton

Lyndsay Fournier

Marie Rau

Mary Bonk

Mary Roderick

Megan Woods

Melissa Hislop

Mellanie Sweezy

Miriam Bonk

Nick Hills

Nicole Raby

Paula Moroz

Rich Richardson

Rob Gibbs

Sandy Kraft

Steven Morris

Susannah Fowler

Tina Keeler

More Contributions, More Gratitude!

We sincerely thank the following for their generous response to our recent appeal. Your donations MATTER and are much appreciated!

Mrs. Louise K. Snell
Mrs. Jeanne Davis
Maryland Land Title Association
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Birch
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Aldridge
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cole
Mrs. Garnett W. Bow
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Y. Clagett
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Duke
Mr. Carl Fleischhauer
Ms. Dolores McDonald
Mr. and Mrs. Norman McGuire
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smolinski
Ms. Jacqueline G. Bond
Mrs. Joan Burroughs
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Guy
Guy Distributing
Mrs. Mary P. Kukla
Ms. Christine Neurauter
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Wolfrey
Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Berry
Mr. and Mrs. Francis R. Bodine
Capt. and Mrs. Martin Deppe
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Donohue
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Goldsmith
Hon. and Mrs. Marvin S. Kaminetz
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Shoemaker
Mr. Jack G. Upton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. William T. Armstrong
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ernest Bell, II
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Bowes
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Briscoe
Mrs. Pamela Freeman
Ms. Frances L. Kilcullen
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kohn
Ms. Juanita Marsh
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson
Mrs. Betty B. Peterkin
Ms. Laura E. Verge
Ms. Katie Watts
Mrs. Annette H. Wilfong
Ms. Christine R. Wray
Mr. and Mrs. Ford L. Dean
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Bednarcik, Jr.
Mr. CSC Applied Technologies
Mrs. Janice Ewell
Ms. Bonnie Green
Ms. Jacquelyn V. Meiser
Ms. Anne Rullman
Capt. and Mrs. Richard V. Wilson, Jr.
Mrs. Catherine Parlett
Dr. Daniel Alexander
Mr. Albert H. Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. R. Kendall Nottingham
Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA
Mr. and Mrs. Alan D. Brown
Mr. Jeffrey Clark
Ms. Christa Conant
Mr. and Mrs. Whit Field
Mr. and Mrs. James Hooper
Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Kocen
Mr. and Mrs. Leander McCormick-Goodhart
Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell
Ms. Sarah Scheible
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Adelman
Mr. and Mrs. Alan P. Keeny, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Randall
Ms. Margot Cook
Mrs. Lucile E. Doyle
Mr. Charles Grace
Mr. David A. Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Greenwell
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Guazzo
Dr. Julia A. King
Mr. James F. Ridenour
Mr. and Mrs. John Bone
Mr. Bruce Dailey
Admiral and Mrs Paul W. Dillingham, Jr.
Ms. Jocelyn Secker-Walker
Dr. and Mrs. Donald McNellis
Dr. and Mrs. L. Tomlin Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Allen
Mrs. Adriana Gillaspy
Ms. Mary Heibel
Inger, McCabe, Elliott IME-LTD.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morrissette
Linda Stedman Montague
Wolf Maryles & Associates LLC
Mrs. Verlinda Keith
Mr. Gary Thomas Scott
Chesapeake Garden Club
Drs. Thomas and Suzanne Fitzpatrick
In Stitches Needlework, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Dunlap
Mr. and Mrs. Davide C. Marney
Mr. Ed McManus
Mr. Gary James Meekins
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Satterly
St. Mary's College History Club
Ms. Barbara H. Stanton
Mr. Jack Wiley
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Barnes
Mr. Joseph Bozick
Community Bank of Tri-County
Dr. and Mrs. John W. Roache
Mr. Simon Eristoff
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dawley
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Gardiner, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Truman T. Semans
Ms. Cynthia Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. Larry R. Loudermilk
Ms. Martha Ann McIntyre
Mr. Harry Tollerton
Ms. Sally Fiske
L. Millette
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Elchenko
Elon University Class of 2008
The Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust
Mrs. Janet B. Rowland
Ms. Mary Anne Bowman
Mr. John F. Carter, II
The Ganlee Fund
Mr. Donald Halloway
Ms. Laura Hammett
Ms. Elizabeth Hannold
Mr. Brian Hardman
Mr. Aaron Heinsman
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Howard
Ms. Deborah Kipple
Mr. Howard Lennox
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Matchett
Ms. Pamela McIntyre
Ms. Donna Schneider
Ms. Lindsey Seaton
Ms. Brittany Spalding
Ms. Samantha Watter
Mrs. Helen Crettier Wilkes
Mr. Richard Wood
Dr. Gita S. van Heerden
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Houston
Mr. Bill Schmalgemeyer
Ms. Tara Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. John J. McAllister, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Turner, III
Ms. Doreen Gantz
Marion & William O.E. Sterling Fund
Mr. Dale Jones
Ms. Denise Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E Storck
Ms. Merideth Taylor
W. M. Davis, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John Parker
Ms. Eleanor F. Slater
Dyson Building Center
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Segar, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Stiles
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh T. Cassidy
Mr. Thomas K. Crickmer
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Moody
Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Beverly Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. David Butler
Ms. Florence Lanham
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tinari
Mr. Bruce Weden
Mr. Melrose Woodward
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard G. Gleckel
Ms. Jeanette Kaufman
Ms. Erin Knight
Ms. Barbara Mason
Mr. Robert Struth
Ms. Jessica Wells
Ms. Leigh Wolf
Ms. Lois M. Plunkert
Ms. Judith Clark
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Tiralla
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brock
Mr. John H. Briscoe, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. George Cohen
Ms. Carol Galaty
Ms. Lynne Goldstein
RADM Donald Boecker
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Citro
Ms. Sally Costa
St. Mary's County Garden Club
Daughters of the American Revolution Major Wm Thomas Chapter
Mr. William J. Rutter
Mr. and Mrs. George Mallinckrodt
T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Givng
Ms. Alma Hays
Mrs. Rebecca MacDonald
Ms. Joan L. Bowling
Ms. Eileen Emmet
Buckler Electric, LLC
Wildes-Spirit Design & Printing

"Sotterley Christmas Past" Scene Three: 1802 in The Drawing Room

Holiday Candlelight Tours

"Sotterley Christmas Past"

this Friday & Saturday

SNEAK PEEK

1802 in The Drawing Room
Christmastide arrives each year, but family hardship keeps no calendar.
Visit John Rousby Plater, the guardian of Sotterley, his family and friends.

Visitors will encounter people that have lived and worked at Sotterley Plantation on December 24th. Not just one December 24th, but five different Christmas Eve’s spanning over three centuries. Although separated by time, these families and their servants share common bonds.

Advance Reservations Required. Click here to order tickets.

"Sotterley Christmas Past" - Scene Two: 1913 The Library

Holiday Candlelight Tours
"Sotterley Christmas Past"

SNEAK PEEK!

1913 in The Library
Eavesdrop on a Christmas Eve with the Satterlee family of New York who owned and loved Sotterley from 1910-1947.

Visitors will encounter people that have lived and worked at Sotterley Plantation on December 24th. Not just one December 24th, but five different Christmas Eve’s spanning over three centuries. Although separated by time, these families and their servants share common bonds.

Advance Reservations Required. Click here to order tickets!

"Sotterley Christmas Past" Scene One: 1728

Holiday Candlelight Tours 2011

"Sotterley Christmas Past"

SNEAK PEEK ...

Scene One: 1728 in The Gatehouse
Meet Rebecca Bowles this Christmastide who now owns the plantation after the passing of her husband, James.

Visitors will encounter people that have lived and worked at Sotterley Plantation on December 24th. Not just one December 24th, but five different Christmas Eve’s spanning over three centuries. Although separated by time, these families and their servants share common bonds.

Advance Reservations Required. Click here to purchase your tickets.

DRAMA in The HOUSE!

Holiday Candlelight Tours - "Sotterley Christmas Past"

December 9 & 10th, 2011
First tour begins at 6 pm; tours run every 10 minutes

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! No walk-ins
Buy Online! $15 per person

Spanning over 300 years of history, this year’s Holiday Candlelight Tours will feature, “Sotterley Christmas Past” on December 9th & 10th with time-traveling tours beginning at 6 p.m. The historical dramatization unfolds within the 1703 Plantation House, with stellar performances by The Sotterley Players.

Visitors will encounter people that have lived and worked at Sotterley Plantation on December 24th. Not just one December 24th, but five different Christmas Eve’s spanning over three centuries. Although separated by time, these families and their servants share common bonds.

Director
James LePore

Playwright
Jeanne Pirtle

Production Manager
Linda Tucker Jones

Production Assistant
Dawn Lopez

Lighting
Wesley Thomas

Hair & Make Up
Sarah Georgiou

The Sotterley Players
in order of appearance

Gatehouse 1728
Meet Rebecca Bowles this Christmastide who now owns the plantation after the passing of her husband, James.
Mary Bowles, daughter of Rebecca Bowles - Katrina Lindemann, Lillian Turner, Mallory Turner
Rebecca Bowles, widow of first owner James Bowles - Shannon Ivanchev

Library 1913
Eavesdrop on a Christmas Eve with the Satterlee family of New York who owned and loved Sotterley from 1910-1947.
Herbert Satterlee, owner of Sotterley - Chuck Pirtle
Louisa Morgan Satterlee, Herbert’s wife - Betsy Kebaugh
Mabel Morgan Satterlee, daughter, age 12 - Tia LePore
Eleanor Morgan Satterlee, daughter, age 8 - Emily Fox
Charles Knott, farm manager at Sotterley - Stephen Rumpf
Katherine Rooney, maid at Sotterley - Amanda LePore
Mary Doyle, a domestic for Satterlee family - Sarah Pollard

Drawing Room 1802
Christmastide arrives each year, but family hardship keeps no calendar. Visit John Rousby Plater, the guardian of Sotterley, his family and friends.
John Rousby Plater, the guardian of Sotterley - Patrick Welton
Thomas Plater, John’s younger brother - Jeremy Leisner
William Somerville, John’s counsel - Frank Greenwell
Elizabeth Somerville, William’s wife - Pat Greenwell
Elizabeth (Tuttle) Plater, John Plater’s wife - Erin Rothback
Martha Plater, Thomas Plater’s wife - Catherine McKnight

Red Room 1850
A prosperous peacetime at Sotterley, but often peace is still costly for some. Share a Christmas with the Briscoe family as they discuss the plantation and family celebrations.
Robert Plater, a domestic slave (Thursday & Friday) - Jivon Jackson
Mary Doyle, (Saturday) a domestic - Sarah Pollard
Dr. Walter Hanson Stone Briscoe, owner of Sotterley - Neil Rothback, Paul Rose
Emeline Briscoe, Walter’s wife - Geno Rothback
Chapman Billingsley, Dr. Briscoe’s brother-in-law - Paul Rose
Lydia Billingsley, Chapman’s wife & Emeline’s sister - Helena Fondeur
Henry Briscoe, Briscoe’s son - Thomas Church
Jeanette Briscoe, Briscoe’s daughter - Hannah Rothback

Dining Room 1958
After spending joyous times with her family at Sotterley as a child, Mabel Satterlee Ingalls has come back to remember and share an intimate gathering with close friends this Christmas.
Ruth Barber, a domestic for Mrs. Ingalls - Shemika Berry
India Knott, Charles Knott’s wife - Leni Weisl
Mabel Satterlee Ingalls, owner of Sotterley - Kim Bessler
Mary van Renssalaer Cogswell Thayer, friend - Bettylou Ryan
Mary Marvin Patterson, friend - Debbie Curtis

Order your tickets today!

Spruce Up for the Holidays - Garden Guild Style!

Each year the Sotterley Garden Guild creates gorgeous items for purchase at Family Plantation Christmas! On Saturday, December 3rd from 10 am - 4 pm, make sure to stop by their booth to see all they have to offer, including some dazzling new creations:

Greens & Swags $15 - $30

Tabletop Birdhouses $30

Birdhouse Ornaments $10 - $12 each

Flower Ornaments $5 each

Much thanks to this incredible group of volunteers who not only extend themselves for this event, but also nurture and maintain Sotterley's glorious Colonial Revival Gardens!

To learn about volunteer opportunities with the Sotterley Garden Guild, please contact Membership/Volunteer Coordinator, Kim Tune at 301-373-2280 or coordinator@sotterley.org.

More Donations, More Progress

With Hurricane Irene Clean Up donations continuing to arrive, generous contributors are helping to lighten the significant financial load for Sotterley. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, please know how truly grateful we are to each and every one of you:

Mrs. Louise K. Snell
Mrs. Jeanne Davis
Maryland Land Title Association
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Birch
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Aldridge
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cole
Mrs. Garnett W. Bow
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Y. Clagett
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Duke
Mr. Carl Fleischhauer
Ms. Dolores McDonald
Mr. and Mrs. Norman McGuire
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smolinski
Ms. Jacqueline G. Bond
Mrs. Joan Burroughs
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Guy
Guy Distributing
Mrs. Mary P. Kukla
Ms. Christine Neurauter
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Wolfrey
Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Berry
Mr. and Mrs. Francis R. Bodine
Capt. and Mrs. Martin Deppe
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Donohue
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Goldsmith
Hon. and Mrs. Marvin S. Kaminetz
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Shoemaker
Mr. Jack G. Upton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. William T. Armstrong
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ernest Bell, II
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Bowes
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Briscoe
Mrs. Pamela Freeman
Ms. Frances L. Kilcullen
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kohn
Ms. Juanita Marsh
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson
Mrs. Betty B. Peterkin
Ms. Laura E. Verge
Ms. Katie Watts
Mrs. Annette H. Wilfong
Ms. Christine R. Wray
Mr. and Mrs. Ford L. Dean
Anonymous Donations
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Bednarcik, Jr.
Mr. CSC Applied Technologies
Mrs. Janice Ewell
Ms. Bonnie Green
Ms. Jacquelyn V. Meiser
Ms. Anne Rullman
Capt. and Mrs. Richard V. Wilson, Jr.
Mrs. Catherine Parlett
Dr. Daniel Alexander
Mr. Albert H. Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. R. Kendall Nottingham
Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA
Mr. and Mrs. Alan D. Brown
Mr. Jeffrey Clark
Ms. Christa Conant
Mr. and Mrs. Whit Field
Mr. and Mrs. James Hooper
Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Kocen
Mr. and Mrs. Leander McCormick-Goodhart
Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell
Ms. Sarah Scheible
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Adelman
Mr. and Mrs. Alan P. Keeny, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Randall
Ms. Margot Cook
Mrs. Lucile E. Doyle
Mr. Charles Grace
Mr. David A. Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Greenwell
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Guazzo
Dr. Julia A. King
Mr. James F. Ridenour
Mr. and Mrs. John Bone
Mr. Bruce Dailey
Admiral and Mrs Paul W. Dillingham, Jr.
Ms. Jocelyn Secker-Walker
Dr. and Mrs. Donald McNellis
St. Mary's College History Club
St. Mary's College History Club
St. Mary's College History Club
Dr. and Mrs. L. Tomlin Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Allen
Anonymous Donations
Mrs. Adriana Gillaspy
Ms. Mary Heibel
Inger, McCabe, Elliott IME-LTD.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morrissette
Linda Stedman Montague
Wolf Maryles & Associates LLC
Mrs. Verlinda Keith
Mr. Gary Thomas Scott
Chesapeake Garden Club
Drs. Thomas and Suzanne Fitzpatrick
In Stitches Needlework, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Dunlap
Mr. and Mrs. Davide C. Marney
Mr. Ed McManus
Mr. Gary James Meekins
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Satterly
St. Mary's College History Club
Ms. Barbara H. Stanton
Mr. Jack Wiley
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Barnes
Mr. Joseph Bozick
Community Bank of Tri-County
Dr. and Mrs. John W. Roache
Mr. Simon Eristoff
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dawley
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Gardiner, Jr.
L. Millette
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Elchenko
Ashley Gardiner
The Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust
Mrs. Janet B. Rowland
Ms. Mary Anne Bowman
Mr. John F. Carter, II
The Ganlee Fund
Mr. Donald Halloway
Ms. Laura Hammett
Ms. Elizabeth Hannold
Mr. Brian Hardman
Mr. Aaron Heinsman
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Howard
Ms. Deborah Kipple
Mr. Howard Lennox
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Matchett
Ms. Pamela McIntyre
Ms. Donna Schneider
Ms. Lindsey Seaton
Ms. Brittany Spalding
Ms. Samantha Watters
Mrs. Helen Crettier Wilkes
Mr. Richard Wood
Dr. Gita S. van Heerden
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Houston
Mr. Bill Schmalgemeyer
Ms. Tara Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. John J. McAllister, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Turner, III
Ms. Doreen Gantz
Marion & William O.E. Sterling Fund
Mr. Dale Jones
Ms. Denise Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E Storck
Ms. Merideth Taylor
W. M. Davis, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John Parker
Ms. Eleanor F. Slater
Dyson Building Center
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Segar, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Stiles
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh T. Cassidy
Mr. Thomas K. Crickmer
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Moody
Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Beverly Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. David Butler
Ms. Florence Lanham
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tinari
Bruce Weden
Mr. Melrose Woodward
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard G. Gleckel
Ms. Jeanette Kaufman
Ms. Erin Knight
Ms. Barbara Mason
Mr. Robert Struth
Jessica Wells
Ms. Leigh Wolf
Ms. Lois M. Plunkert
Ms. Judith Clark
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Tiralla
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brock
Mr. John H. Briscoe, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. George Cohen
Ms. Carol Galaty
Ms. Lynne Goldstein
RADM Donald Boecker
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Citro
Ms. Sally Costa
St. Mary's County Garden Club
Daughters of American Revolution Major Wm Thomas Chapter
Mr. William J. Rutter
Mr. and Mrs. George Mallinckrodt
T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving/ Mrs. Anne Allston Boyce
Alma Hays
Buckler Electric, LLC

Donations can made through our website: www.sotterley.org

by mail:
Historic Sotterley, Inc.
P.O. Box 67
Hollywood, MD 20636

by phone:
301-373-2280 or 800-681-0850

Wonderment & Christmas Spirit!

Family Plantation Christmas
at Sotterley Plantation
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Family Plantation Christmas will be held on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 from 10 am – 4 pm at Sotterley Plantation, offering a full day of wonderment and Christmas spirit!

Let Santa know what you want for Christmas, purchase scrumptious treats from Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, take a horse-drawn carriage ride from 11 am – 1 pm and 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, sing along with the carolers, make holiday crafts, visit the Sotterley Museum Shop to find unique holiday gifts while the children are buying presents at Santa’s Secret Shop, and purchase seasonal greens and hand-crafted items from Sotterley’s Garden Guild! Craft Vendors for choosey shoppers! Petting Zoo – for animal lovers! Patuxent Voices, a women’s acapella group, will perform Christmas favorites from many historical periods from 1 – 2 pm!

Make this Christmas event part of your family tradition!

The cost is $5 per person at the gate.

Your Sponsorship Matters!

Your Sponsorship DEFINITELY matters!

We are in need of Sponsors for one (or both) of our upcoming December events - Family Plantation Christmas (December 3rd) and the Holiday Candlelight Tours 2011 (December 9 & 10). This is an excellent way to show your support of Sotterley, a non-profit, National Historic Landmark and enable us to carry on our important educational programming. Please see the above forms for information pertaining to the various levels and benefits of Sponsorship.

Please mail in, fax, or email your Sponsorship to Eileen Miller, Marketing Manager.

Thank you for considering this request!

Kindness, Generosity & Support!

MUCH THANKS to the following people and organizations who have generously contributed to the Hurricane Irene Clean-Up Fund! We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support ... we could not do this without your help.

Mrs. Louise K. Snell
Mrs. Jeanne Davis
Maryland Land Title Association
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Birch
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Aldridge
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cole
Mrs. Garnett W. Bow
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Y. Clagett
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Duke
Mr. Carl Fleischhauer
Ms. Dolores McDonald
Mr. and Mrs. Norman McGuire
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smolinski
Ms. Jacqueline G. Bond
Mrs. Joan Burroughs
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh T. Cassidy
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union
Mr. Thomas K. Crickmer
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Guy
Guy Distributing
Mrs. Mary P. Kukla
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Moody
Ms. Christine Neurauter
Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Beverly Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Wolfrey
Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Berry
Mr. and Mrs. Francis R. Bodine
Capt. and Mrs. Martin Deppe
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Donohue
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Goldsmith
Hon. and Mrs. Marvin S. Kaminetz
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Shoemaker
Mr. Jack G. Upton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. William T. Armstrong
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ernest Bell, II
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Bowes
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Briscoe
Mr. and Mrs. David Butler
Mrs. Pamela Freeman
Ms. Frances L. Kilcullen
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kohn
Ms. Florence Lanham
Ms. Juanita Marsh
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson
Mrs. Betty B. Peterkin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tinari
Ms. Laura E. Verge
Ms. Katie Watts
Bruce Weden
Mrs. Annette H. Wilfong
Mr. Melrose Woodward
Ms. Christine R. Wray
Mr. and Mrs. Ford L. Dean
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard G. Gleckel
Ms. Jeanette Kaufman
Ms. Erin Knight
Ms. Barbara Mason
Mr. Robert Struth
Jessica Wells
Ms. Leigh Wolf
Anonymous Donations
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Bednarcik, Jr.
Mr. CSC Applied Technologies
Mrs. Janice Ewell
Ms. Bonnie Green
Ms. Jacquelyn V. Meiser
Ms. Lois M. Plunkert
Ms. Anne Rullman
Capt. and Mrs. Richard V. Wilson, Jr.
Mrs. Catherine Parlett
Dr. Daniel Alexander
Mr. Albert H. Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. R. Kendall Nottingham
Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA
Mr. and Mrs. Alan D. Brown
Mr. Jeffrey Clark
Ms. Christa Conant
Mr. and Mrs. Whit Field
Mr. and Mrs. James Hooper
Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Kocen
Mr. and Mrs. Leander McCormick-Goodhart
Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell
Ms. Sarah Scheible
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Adelman
Mr. and Mrs. Alan P. Keeny, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Randall
Ms. Margot Cook
Mrs. Lucile E. Doyle
Mr. Charles Grace
Mr. David A. Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Greenwell
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Guazzo
Dr. Julia A. King
Mr. James F. Ridenour
Mr. and Mrs. John Bone
Mr. Bruce Dailey
Admiral and Mrs Paul W. Dillingham, Jr.
Ms. Jocelyn Secker-Walker
Dr. and Mrs. Donald McNellis
St. Mary's College History Club
Dr. and Mrs. L. Tomlin Stevens
L. Millette
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Elchenko
Ashley Gardiner
The Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust
Mrs. Janet B. Rowland
Ms. Mary Anne Bowman
Mr. John F. Carter, II
The Ganlee Fund
Mr. Donald Halloway
Ms. Laura Hammett
Ms. Elizabeth Hannold
Mr. Brian Hardman
Mr. Aaron Heinsman
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Howard
Ms. Deborah Kipple
Mr. Howard Lennox
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Matchett
Ms. Pamela McIntyre
Ms. Donna Schneider
Ms. Lindsey Seaton
Ms. Brittany Spalding
Ms. Samantha Watters
Mrs. Helen Crettier Wilkes
Mr. Richard Wood
Dr. Gita S. van Heerden
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Houston
Mr. Bill Schmalgemeyer
Ms. Tara Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. John J. McAllister, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Turner, III
Ms. Doreen Gantz
Marion & William O.E. Sterling Fund
Mr. Dale Jones
Ms. Denise Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E Storck
Ms. Merideth Taylor
W. M. Davis, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John Parker
Ms. Eleanor F. Slater
Dyson Building Center
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Segar, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Stiles
Ms. Judith Clark
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Tiralla
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brock
Mr. John H. Briscoe, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. George Cohen
Ms. Carol Galaty
Ms. Lynne Goldstein
RADM Donald Boecker
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Citro
Ms. Sally Costa
St. Mary's County Garden Club

If you would like to make a contribution of any dollar amount, you may do so online: www.sotterley.org.

or by mail:

Historic Sotterley, Inc.

P.O. Box 67

Hollywwod, MD 20636

Last Chance to AUDITION for Holiday Candlelight Tours!

Open Auditions for the Holiday Candlelight Tours - "Sotterley Christmas Past" will be held this Saturday, October 29 from 3-5 p.m. at Sotterley Plantation. Cast and crew for this annual event consist of all volunteers, supporting the important educational programming at Sotterley, a non-profit, National Historic Landmark.

We are thrilled to announce that this year's Holiday Candlelight Tours will be directed by James LePore (photo above), long-time talented friend of Sotterley and a creative wonder - seasoned actor, playwright, graphic designer, and television and radio personality. If you have had the opportunity to attend the Ghosts of Sotterley Tours over the last three years, then you have experienced his incredible writing skills!

This year's script entitled, "Sotterley Christmas Past" was written by Sotterley's Education Director, Jeanne Pirtle (photo above). Weaving together a fine understanding of Sotterley's history with high caliber dialog, the script focuses on Sotterley’s past Christmas seasons with the families who lived here, guided by those who worked here. As visitors move from room to room within the 1703 Plantation House, they will share joy and sometimes bittersweet memories with the people of Sotterley from over the past three centuries … as they celebrate the season with love, laughter and good friends.

And YOU can be part of it all - portraying an amazing cast of characters! Roles available for the following:

2 Caucasian Males (Age 45-55)
3 Caucasian Males (Age 25-35)
2 African American Males (Age 20-30)
1 Caucasian Male (Age 16-20)

1 African American Female (Age 40-50)
2 Caucasian Females (Age 40-50)
1 Caucasian Female (Age 20-25)

Also needed: Costume assistance.

To ensure the highest quality of performance for audiences, attendance at all rehearsals and performances on the following dates is imperative and appreciated:

Rehearsal Schedule:
Sundays

11/6 from 3 - 6 p.m.

11/13 from 3 - 6 p.m.

11/20 from 3 - 6 p.m.

12/4 (TIME to be announced)
Additional weekday evening rehearsals may be called if needed based on actor availability.

Schedule of Performances:
Thursday, 12/8
Friday, 12/9
Saturday, 12/10

First tour begins at 6 p.m.; tours run every 10 minutes until 10 p.m.

Call times will be at least one hour prior to performance.

If interesting in sharing your love for performing and theatre and are able to commit your time to this worthy cause, please attend Saturday's Open Audition!

Questions? Contact Linda Tucker Jones, Event Manager 301-373-2280

Grateful for GHOSTS!

THANKS to everyone who made the 2011 Ghosts of Sotterley Tours - "1878: After the Storm!" such a huge success! All of these volunteers played a part in making this our best year yet, with the highest number of tours and record setting audiences to date. The gifts of talented expertise and valuable time of all are tremendously appreciated.

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers – Patuxent River Local Lodge 4 – the official sponsor of the Ghosts of Sotterley Tours 2011!

Dawna Diaz
Director, Producer, Makeup
Dawna has been actively involved in all aspects of the Ghosts of Sotterley Tours for the past 9 years. She loves working with the creative technical genius of her husband. When not on a stage, she can be found Mediating or working her day job on base at Atlantic Test Range.

Ming Diaz
Technical Director, Makeup, Sound
Ming has been acting and doing tech since the 60's in middle school and there is no cure in sight. His constant enjoyment is working for people who want to play in their performances while giving audiences their best. His alter ego is being a clown and face-painter for children.

James LePore
Assistant Director, Playwright
JAMES LEPORE is a working actor who has written and assistant directed Sotterley's Ghosts Tours for the past three years, has performed in eight productions at the Three Notch Theatre, is a DJ on internet radio (www.phoenixintermedia.com) and is the Host of The Buzz on TV’s Metrocast Channel 10.

Wesley Thomas
Technical Director
This is Wesley's third year with the Ghosts of Sotterley Tours. He has brought skills learned in the Navy and loves to play will all things technical. His day job is as a test flight electronic/electrician on trainer jets and is always looking forward to the next Ghosts of Sotterley Tours.

CAST & CREW

Producer - Dawna Diaz
Technical Direction - Ming Diaz, Wesley Thomas
Director - Dawna Diaz Assistant Director - James LePore
Costumes - Joanna Wood
Makeup - Many wonderful and talented people
Sound - Ming Diaz
Playwright - James LePore

Three Drowned Women - Emily Funderburk, Maureen Baxter, Shannon Ivanchev
Creepy Bridge - Anna Singer, Thomas Gallagher
Creepy Bridge Creatures - Emily Colby, Samantha Kuehne
Grave Robber Jonathan - Sam Colby
Grave Robber Elias - Tyler Spalding
Cadaver - Dave Rawlinson
Captain - Patrick Welton
Drowned Women - Alison Dodges, Andrea Hein
Drowned Children - Hailey Dodges, Sabrina Hein
Fisherman - Kerry Jones
Son - Jared Mathe
Walter Jr. - Eric Zabiegalski, Curt Dodges
William - Jacob Dodges
Evelina - Brianna McFarlane, Nasya Jackson
Creepy Kid Margaret - Alyssa Fox
Creepy Kid Robert - Evan Korn
Creepy Kid Lillian - Tia LePore
Emeline Briscoe - Nancy Moran
Schoolgirls - Jade Burch, Alexis Smith, Kenna Tejchman
Scary Couple - Frank and Pat Greenwell
Doctor Briscoe - Paul Rose
Christina - Katrina Lindemann
Housekeeper - Pam Korn
Grandma - Pam Parker
Girls - Ashlie Coon, Jackie Smedley
Tour Guides - Lynn Burton, Melissa Johnson, Amanda LePore, Sarah Pollard, Claire van Beek, Julie Woods
Field 1 Ghosts - Sage Burch, Sarah Dudley, Elisabeth Hunsinger, Kendal Karstens, Marion D'Aurora & Emily Miesowitz
Field 2 Ghosts - Allison Bulvin, Catherine Bulvin, Abby Kuehne Woods Ghosts - Kim Gilliam, Megan Woods

Patuxent Adventures

The faithful 7 who cleaned up after the party: Ming Diaz, Wesley Thomas, Dawna Diaz, Linda Tucker Jones, Marshall Jones, and Joanna and Megan Woods

Nick Van Dalen – generators

Nick & Mikaela Clark – Mamelah’s Macaroons & more

Keith Lindemann

The Sotterley Staff:
Nancy Easterling, Executive Director
Joe Goldsmith, Maintenance Manager
Kim Husick, Office Manager
Linda Tucker Jones, Events Manager
Eileen Miller, Marketing Manager
Jeanne Pirtle, Education Director
Kathy Rodman, Museum Shop Manager
Arleen Strider, Finance Manager
Kim Tune, Membership/Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteers:
Scott Abell
John Bogner
Joshua Borelli
Mary Ellen Borland
Aimee Bridgeman
Dave Brown
Leslie Burgess
Sean Burns
Carrie Caroll
Steve Carroll
Cabott Cashwell
Brianna Church
John Cook
Maeve Coughlin
Melissa Curley
Debbie Curtis
Howard Curtis
Kara Davis
Jennifer Dell
Austin Dillow
Bernadette Garner
Darlene Goldsmith
Don Graham
Debbie Gray
Ann Hammett
Lee Hammett
Melissa Hislop
Randy Hislop
Julie Hoey
Ryan Holcombe
Nathan Horton
Linda Ireland
Trina Jacobs
Bert Johnston
Beverly Johnston
Marshall Jones
Betsy King
Dave Layman
Tori Layman
Eve Love
Tristian Nickless
Jared Raley
Barry Rice
Michael Ringley
Dominique Romeo
Daniel Shupe
Louise Snell
Chris Stanley
Sigrid Stiles
Rick Tarr
Tim Toscano
Matthew Tonkavitch
Michael Toscano
Bob Trible
Lillian Turner
Mallory Turner
Marci Turner
Ted Turner
Aleks Vanoss
Shannon Vanoss
Vince Vanoss
Charles Wallace
David Webster
Lori Werrell
Rebecca Werrell