Year Two of Our Farmer's Market!

 Back by Popular Demand

~ The Sotterley Farmer’s Market ~

For the second year running, we further strengthen our strong ties to the Southern Maryland farm community and continue our over 300 year farming tradition as we open up the Sotterley Farmer’s Market – a producer only farmer’s market – on Saturday, May 23, 2015! Every Saturday running from May 23 through September 26 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., the public is invited to the Historic Sotterley Plantation grounds to shop local. Purchase the best quality home-grown vegetables, fruit, and plants, as well as unique, hand-crafted items.

After buying wonderful local produce, we hope our guests will also stay in order to take advantage of our site’s beauty, nature trails, and history. Visitors need only to check in at the Visitor Center, then they can enjoy themselves hiking and touring the site – and remember that Sotterley members get in free! Leashed dogs are welcome on our nature trails.

Sotterley is still currently accepting applications from quality local vendors interested in featuring only locally grown and produced products - vegetables, fruit, honey, eggs, and more. All who are interested in being part of the Sotterley Farmer’s Market please contact Joe Goldsmith at 301-643-5617.

www.sotterley.org 

Plan an Awesome Day for Dad!

Half Price Day for Dad

at Sotterley!

Fathers will receive the Guided Tour of the 1703 Plantation House at Historic Sotterley Plantation for HALF PRICE on Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21, 2015 from noon to 4:00 p.m.

We welcome you and your father to stroll the exquisite blooming gardens, walk the plantation grounds and nature trails, see the historic outbuildings including our original 1830’s Slave Cabin, or picnic out on the lawn while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Patuxent River. Top off the day with buying a memorable gift at the Museum Shop, located in our Visitor Center. It will be a day he will never forget!

For more information on upcoming Sotterley Plantation events, please visit our website at www.sotterley.org.  

Something Special for Mother's Day!

Make Mother’s Day Memorable

at Sotterley!

In honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10, 2015, all mothers will receive the Guided Tour of the 1703 Plantation House at Sotterley Plantation for HALF PRICE on their special day!

From noon to 4 p.m., we welcome you and your mother to stroll the blooming Colonial Revival Gardens, walk the plantation grounds and nature trails, see the historic outbuildings including our original 1830’s Slave Cabin, or picnic out on the lawn while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Patuxent River. Top off the day with buying a memorable gift at the Sotterley Museum Shop, located in the Visitor Center. It will be a day she will never forget!

For more information on upcoming Sotterley Plantation events, please visit our website at www.sotterley.org.   

Make History ~ VOLUNTEER!

If you have been considering ways to be of service in the community, then look no further ~ Historic Sotterley Plantation needs you! Our volunteer opportunities are plentiful and we welcome anyone interested in helping out! While there are so many ways you can help, our most critical seasonal needs are:

• Museum Shop / Visitor Center

• Docent

• Garden Guild

As a Museum Shop volunteer, yours is the first face visitors will see when they come to Sotterley Plantation. You will have the opportunity to sell our delightful wares and handle tour admissions, while making our visitors feel welcome. Docents will lead guided tours from room to room in the historic Plantation House and tell the rich story of our 300+ year old history to guests. Garden Guild volunteers help to maintain the magnificent Colonial Revival Garden, to the delight of visitors throughout the blooming months.

To help us bridge the gap 

between the past, the present, and the future, 

please contact Stacey Svendgard, Volunteer Coordinator 

at the Sotterley office: (301)373-2280 

or via email: coordinator@sotterley.org.

BEST Local Plant Sale & Free Plant Exchange!

Celebrating the 17^th Annual Plant Sale

April 25 & 26th, 2015
Saturday:  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday:  Noon - 3:00 p.m.

&

Free Plant Exchange 
April 25, 2015 

 Saturday:  10:00 a.m.

The popularity of this event has grown significantly over the years and we invite you to revel in the wonders of springtime!

The Plant Sale, sponsored by the Sotterley Garden Guild, will run on Saturday, April 25^th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 26^th from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Because of their dedication to this National Historic Landmark, these nurturing volunteers have not only raised thousands of dollars in support of Historic Sotterley Plantation, but they are also responsible for the maintenance of the exquisite Colonial Revival Garden. Their passion for beauty is evident in the smallest of details, so take the opportunity to appreciate their horticultural artistry!

The Free Plant Exchange will run on Saturday only from 10:00 a.m. until the plants run out! You can exchange your plants for other annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees, bulbs and seeds! Don’t have plants to exchange? No problem – stop by anyway to adopt a new plant!

For more information on upcoming Historic Sotterley Plantation events, visit our website at www.sotterley.org.