Pickers & Sorters Needed in the Fields!

Paying it Forward

with Growing for Good!

July 27th

8:00 am – 12:30 pm 

 

Call for Volunteers: Harvesters and Sorters Needed! On March 30^th our generous community stepped forward, got dirty, and planted acres of different varieties of potatoes. Historic Sotterley has earmarked this crop for donation to our local food pantries. After testing our fields (in between rain storms!) the time has come to harvest and sort! With our volunteers, together we will “Pay it Forward”, directly supporting families in need in our community.

From the potato fields to our neighbors in the community

Check in will be at our Farmer’s Market.

Note: We recommend hats, gloves, and shoes and clothes you are not afraid to get dirty!

 

CLICK HERE for VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP!

Growing for Good

Growing Together!

Building Bridges to Common Ground

Building Bridges to Common Ground:
Resilience, Remembrance, Honor and Equity

September 5 - 7th

A multiple day event

From September 5th through 7th, 2019, Historic Sotterley will hold a three-day program continuing the 2019 theme and intuitive of Building Bridges to Common Ground: Resilience, Remembrance, Honor and Equity. Speakers, panelists, archeologists, historians, and Sotterley descendants will bring stories and experiences of their collective research and memory of ancestors, both enslaved and free, to modern relevance. This program is made possible in part by a generous grant from Maryland Humanities.

 

Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Interpreting Difficult History at James Madison's Montpelier

Elizabeth Chew, Vice President of Museum Programs, James Madison’s Montpelier, will discuss The Mere Distinction of Colour, the ground-breaking exhibition on slavery at Montpelier. Winner of six national awards, the exhibition considers slavery in the founding era, the lived experience of enslaved families on James Madison’s plantation, and the legacies of slavery in today’s society. It was organized by Montpelier staff in partnership with descendants of those enslaved by the Madison family.

Friday, September 6, 2019 - Registration 9:00 am

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Session: Power in the Name

Dr. Kenneth Cohen, Curator at the National American History Museum, speaks to colonial and early America’s naming practices among the ruling class and place names of indigenous peoples. TBD, African Studies from TBD speaks to African naming practices of peoples affected by the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and African American naming during slavery to the present day.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch available for purchase or bring your own.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Performance/Discussion

Janice Curtis Green, a living history performer and American storyteller, brings Harriet Tubman to life in Walk a Mile In My Shoes.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Session: Rise to the East
Dr. Julia King and Dr. Elizabeth Chew, discuss burial sites and archeology’s importance and relevance to places of history, cultural justice, and remembrance.

 
Saturday, September 7, 2019 - Registration 9:00 am

10:00 am -12:00 pm Session: Descendant Panel discussion

Sotterley Descendants of owners and enslaved discuss their stories, challenges and Historic Preservation. Facilitated by Merideth Taylor and John Felicitas.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch available for purchase or bring your own.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Interactive Performance

Janice Curtis Green, a living history performer and American storyteller celebrates life with Fun with Animals and Family Folktales. Listen to stories for the young and the young at heart. Relive a time when animals walked upright, talked to each other and honored Mother Nature. Hear tales of how we got over. Enjoy tales traditional and contemporary stories with songs and audience participation.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Session

Zachary R. Wood, author and Ted talk speaker, presents: Uncensored, free speech, race, and dissenting opinions.

 

Programs and speakers are subject to change.

Free to the public, but limited seating – ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CLICK HERE to register!

 

NEW! Historic Sotterley FARM STAND!

Every Saturday from June 1st - September 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., stop by the Historic Sotterley Farm Stand right out front at the intersection of Sotterley Road and Sotterley Lane. That's right, we're making it even more convenient for you to shop!

Every week, we will sell:
Historic Sotterley Farm - fruit and veggies!
&
R&H farms - beef, pork, and chicken!
Sassy Cakes - pretzels, cinnamon buns, cake pops, muffins, and more!
Trossbach Family Meats - beef, pork, chicken, and eggs!

Stop by and buy!

Family Friendly Fridays!

 

Family Friendly Fridays!
July 12, 19, 26 & August 3 , 2019
Site open from 10 am - 4 pm

Get down to earth for story time, hands-on learning with art, technology and nature from 10 am - noon, and then enjoy the Historic Sotterley site on your own for the rest of the day!

July 12:

Make your own clay!
July 19:

What makes it go? Make paper airplanes and rubber-band cars!
July 26:

What makes it bounce? Make a ball!
August 2:

What makes it float? Make a boat!

Guided activities: 10:00 a.m. - noon, with site admission.

Check in at Visitor Center.

FREE for children under age 6.

$5 per person ages 6 and up, per day.
$65 Purchase family membership and bring your whole family to Sotterley FREE all year! CLICK HERE! (Excludes certain special events.)

 

Open Auditions for Ghosts 2019

It’s (Almost) Showtime!

Open Auditions for Ghosts of Sotterley 2019 -

“The Curse of Greenbeard and the Pirates of the Patuxent!”

Join us for an exciting murder mystery tour through the woods of Historic Sotterley, as we help the guests figure out who killed the pirate Greenbeard! We invite all able-bodied people (who can traverse the terrain of the trails, and are able to stand/sit in the dark for up to 3 hours) from age 13 and up to try out. You will be in great company with an enthusiastic group of talented wonders who enjoy performing and love Historic Sotterley!

Auditions will be held at Historic Sotterley’s Warehouse on:

Wednesday, June 12th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday, June 15th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday, June 16th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday, June 19th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

EXTRAS: We will also collect information for anyone interested in being an extra pop out pirate, electric tech, costumes helper, lighting tech, set builder and makeup artist.

CLICK HERE to COMPLETE the google form of your area of interest to speed up your audition. 

LOOKING for anyone willing to donate pirate themed items such as hats, swords, pistols, costumes, sails, flags, mast, rope, front of a pirate ship (this would be awesome!) Or any type of appropriate prop. Note: Items will be used outside, rain or moon.

DIRECTORS: If you have this talent and would be interested in helping please email me asap!

QUESTIONS can be directed to the producer, Helena Fondeur: sghostwalk@gmail.com.

REHEARSALS start in August, dates tbd.

THE BIG SHOW: Ghosts of Sotterley 2019 will run October 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

HISTORIC SOTTERLEY. 44300 Sotterley Lane. Hollywood, MD 20636. www.sotterley.org. Contact: Ginger Newman-Askew, Event Manager at 301-373-2280 or events@sotterley.org.

Junior Docent Academy

Junior Docent Academy

June 17 & 18, 2019

 

Are you looking for something fun to do this summer that involves history and interacting with others? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Our Junior Docent Academy will enhance your communication skills while sharing our rich history and exquisite site with visitors. Upon successful completion, you will become Junior Docents and ambassadors of Historic Sotterley.

Returning Junior Docents can hone their skills (updated registration form required).

Advance Registration Required.
For Ages 8-18.
Drop off 9 a.m. Pick up 5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $35 dollars (which includes a Sotterley student membership).

Call: 301-373-2280 or email: education@sotterley.org for information.

CLICK HERE to register.

Farmer’s Market Going on the Road!

The Historic Sotterley Farmer’s Market is “Going on the Road” on Saturday, April 13th from 9 am—1 pm to the Tobacco Barn Distillery, an 1830’s historic tobacco barn located at 24460 Hollywood Road in Hollywood, MD … less than 4 miles from us and just across the street from Gatton’s Barbershop.

With the history, great food from our farmers and watermen, as well as a convenient place to shop, we invite you to come on by!

As a special treat, for those looking to take a “Distillery Tour” that afternoon, sign-ups will be available for tours at 1:30, 3:00 and 4:30 pm. Tours are limited to 8 people and take about an hour. $25 fee includes a laser etched Glencairn tasting glass ($15 value).

 

The April 2019 Farmer’s Market at the Tobacco Barn Distillery, sponsored by Historic Sotterley will include the following vendors:

 

· R&H Farms - Pork products from free range heritage pigs. USDA gourmet pork.

· Just Loafin’ - Freshly baked French and sourdough breads.

· Tobacco Barn Distillery – Local farm/distillery producing “Grain to Glass” Bourbon & Whiskies

· Blue Wind Gourmet - Local chocolate from a gourmet chocolatier.

· Goose Creek Farm - Farm raised Shiitake mushrooms. Fresh and dried.

· Rosemary Ranch farm - Local honey, eggs and gourmet microgreens.

· Moonstruck Oysters – Locally farmed oysters, shucked or in the shell.

· Sotterley Farm -  Table display from our sponsoring market.

· Olivin’s – Maryland’s finest private labeled aged Balsamic and  Extra Virgin Olive Oils.

· Faidley’s Seafood – World Famous Jumbo Lump Crabcakes. Offering meals for 2 or 4, or crab cakes. Limited quantities. Pre- order to ensure availability.

· Roseda Farms – Maryland’s premier dry aged, pasture fed Angus Offering Filets, NY Strip & Prime Rib. Limited quantities. Pre- order to ensure availability.

· Fresh flowers from the “Posey Patch.”

Hope to see you at the market!

Spring Break: A Week of Wonder!

Pre-Valentine’s Fly-In Farmer’s Market

Pre-Valentine’s Fly-In Farmer’s Market

sponsored by Historic Sotterley

Step up your Valentine’s gift giving game and shop at the Pre-Valentine’s Fly-In Farmer’s Market on Saturday, February 9th  between 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport!

“Our first Fly-In Farmer’s Market took flight! With such an overwhelmingly positive response to our first event at the airport right before Christmas, we decided to go ahead with two additional winter markets,” stated Nancy Easterling, Executive Director of Historic Sotterley.

Visit this unique Fly-In Farmer’s Market on Saturday, February 9th and March 16th. “This is something that St. Mary’s County wants to support to showcase the great lifestyle we enjoy here while showcasing the high technology and aerospace capability for companies that are located here, or may want to move here” said Chris Kaselemis, St. Mary’s Director of Economic Development. He added that with a living museum such as Sotterley leading this event, it captures our past, present and future. Very few events embrace the rural characteristics of Southern Maryland while highlighting the role our region has had in developing our nation’s air and space technologies.

The Pre-Valentine’s Fly-In Farmer’s Market will feature:

· Battle Creek Beef - Full assortment of all “natural” beef and pork products.

· Blue Wind Gourmet - Local chocolate.

· Goose Creek Farm - Farm-raised Shiitake mushrooms. Fresh and dried.

· R&H Farms - Pork products from free range heritage pigs. USDA gourmet pork.

· Swamp Fox - Family owned small farm selling pastured raised chicken, duck & eggs.

· Olivin's - Maryland's finest aged & infused Fine Olive Oil & Vinegars.

· Port of Leonardtown Winery - Because what doesn't say love like a bottle of wine!

· Social Coffeehouse - Fresh Maryland coffee & “hot” Locavore Panini’s!

· Moonstruck Oysters - Local farm raised oysters from Hollywood, MD.

· Tobacco Barn Distillery - Highly-acclaimed Bourbon and Spirits!

· Just Loafin’ - Locally made artisan breads.

· Grandpap’s Honey - Locally sourced honey from Southern Maryland.

· Free State Cidery - Hard Apple Cider from the highest quality apples  harvested in Maryland.

RAFFLE!

You could win an airplane or helicopter ride for two people

(generously donated by S. Hunt Aero.)!
Tickets on sale at the Historic Sotterley table:
$5 for one ticket; $10 for three tickets; $20 for eight tickets.
(Some restrictions apply.)

SPECIAL GUEST!

The Captain from NAS Patuxent River will come out at noon to say a few words about our great community!

St. Mary's County History Day!

 

St. Mary's County History Day

Saturday, February 23, 2019 
8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

St. Mary's Ryken High School, Leonardtown, Maryland 

Facilitated by Historic Sotterley, Inc.

Open to public, private, and home-school students.

Junior Division – grades 6-8

Senior Division – grades 9-12

(County contest includes a 5^th grade special division, they will not move up to state)

Online registration for county contest, CLICK HERE:

Winners 6-12 grade of the St. Mary’s County Contest on Feb. 23 
will be eligible to enter the Maryland History Day contest. 

Winners at state are eligible to enter the National History Day contest.

2019 Maryland History Day

https://www.mdhumanities.org/programs/maryland-history-day/

This year’s theme is:
 Triumph and Tragedy

Project categories to choose from: 

paper, exhibit, documentary, website, and performance.

St. Mary’s County contest will take place on February 23, 2019.

The statewide contest will be held at the 

University of Maryland, Baltimore County on May 11, 2019.

National History Day will be held June 9-13, 2019

at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Contact: Jeanne Pirtle  education@sotterley.org  301-373-2280