Black History Month Event ~ Film Premiere and Discussion

Film Premiere of “The Choice”

followed by a discussion of

 Interpreting the African American Experience

at Historic Sotterley

 

Lexington Park Library, Meeting Room B

February 12, 2015

6:00 p.m.

Hollywood, MD – Historic Sotterley Plantation collaborated with many individuals and organizations to create “The Choice – Risking Your Life for Freedom”, the living history presentation about Sotterley’s enslaved who left with the British in 1814. Performed live at Sotterley for the past three years, a film version has been created thanks to a grant from The Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium and the Star Spangled 200, Historic Sotterley produced the 40 minute video, with the filming expertise of David Taylor and crew from Phocus Video. The public is now invited to attend a premiere viewing of “The Choice” on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library in Meeting Room B.

In addition to the film premiere, the audience will have the opportunity to meet some of the actors involved with the production, as well as learn and ask questions about other developing projects related to the interpretation of the African American experience at Historic Sotterley Plantation.  

In the summer of 1814, 49 of Sotterley’s enslaved men, women and children joined up the British to pursue freedom. “The Choice,” written by Dale Jones and directed by Dawna Diaz, features superb local actors and will be added to the many educational resources offered by Sotterley.

This event is free to the public and has been recommended by
the St. Mary's County NAACP
and the Unified Commission for Afro-American Contributors
in St. Mary's County.

No reservations necessary. Please join us.

 

Black History Month Event - "To Live Enslaved"

2nd Saturday Series - “To Live Enslaved”
at Sotterley Plantation

In honor of Black History Month, Sotterley Plantation is pleased to offer the second of four presentations of the 2nd Saturday Series entitled, “To Live Enslaved.” These specialty tours will run on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Slavery was a part of Sotterley’s history from the turn of the 18th century and lasted for over 160 years. It was during this era that the Plantation was the site of one of the largest communities of enslaved African-Americans in the Southern Maryland region. Hear the voices and visit the places where African Americans lived and labored. Hear the stories of their resistance and their quest for freedom and learn how research helps us to uncover these important stories.

Advance reservations only. $15 per person. Limited to 20 people per session. Ages 13 and up. Outdoor walking required. Purchase tickets online (Snow date: 2/25/12)

"To Live Enslaved" - ticket ordering information

2nd Saturday Series at Sotterley - "To Live Enslaved"
Saturday, February 11, 2012
(snow date: 2/25/12)
Tours at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Additional tour times may be added
Tour is approximately 90 minutes

Slavery was a part of Sotterley's history from the turn of the 18th century and lasted for over 160 years. Hear the voices and visit the places where African Americans lived and labored.

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED - No reservations will be made at the door.
NO WALK-INS can be accommodated.

$15.00 per person online (For everyone – adults, seniors, & children. Parents please use your own discretion and be considerate of others in the tour group when making the decision for your child to participate on the tour.) This tour is recommended for ages 13 & up due to the content of some information.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time and proceed directly to the Warehouse to check in. Once you have checked in, please stay in the general area. The tour can not be made up if you are late.

Tours take place RAIN or SHINE! Visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and to wear foot gear suitable for the conditions.
Please call our office for any additional information at 301-373-2280.

"To Live Enslaved" - Honoring Black History Month

2nd Saturday Series - “To Live Enslaved”
at Sotterley Plantation

In honor of Black History Month, Sotterley Plantation is pleased to offer the second of four presentations of the 2nd Saturday Series entitled, “To Live Enslaved.” These specialty tours will run on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Slavery was a part of Sotterley’s history from the turn of the 18th century and lasted for over 160 years. Hear the voices and visit the places where African Americans lived and labored. Hear the stories of their resistance and their quest for freedom and learn how research helps us to uncover these important stories.

Advance reservations only. $15 per person. Limited to 20 people per session. Ages 13 and up. Outdoor walking required. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org. (Snow date: 2/25/12)