It's Almost SHOWTIME!

Open Auditions for Actors

for

Ghosts of Sotterley 2018

“Terror on the Home Front”

Announcing open auditions for our wildly popular annual signature event – The Ghosts of Sotterley! Whether you are a seasoned actor or have a new-found interest in acting, we invite all 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 Sotterley!

Auditions will be held at the Sotterley Barn on:

Thursday, July 12 th    7 pm – 9 pm

Sunday, July 15 th    6 pm - 8 pm

Tuesday, July 17 th    7 pm – 9 pm

Saturday, July 21 st   9 am - 11 am

This year’s Ghosts of Sotterley, “Terror on the Home Front” will run October 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. If you are able to commit to rehearsal dates and to all of these show dates, then you just may be the perfect fit for one of the roles. Just bring yourself and your undeniable talent; we will provide the reading.

For more information, please contact our Event Manager, Ginger Newman-Askew at 301-373-2280 or events@sotterley.org.

See you at Sotterley!

FIVE Fridays of FUN & EXPLORATION!

July 6

Paint with Nature and Nature Hunt. Paint with grass, leaves, sticks, bark, and other natural elements to create one-of-a-kind artworks.  Storybook time, too!

July 13

Trail Walk with Seek and Find!  See what you can find along the trails of Sotterley.  Storybook time, too!

July 20

Bug Hunt in the Sotterley Gardens! Use magnifying glasses and bug viewers to get an up-close look at insects.  Reuse and Recycle: create mini-butterfly garden planters to take home using recycled materials.  Storybook time, too!

July 27

Learn about games and toys from the 1700s thru the early 1900s!  Make your own toy!  Storybook time, too!

August 3

Recycled Instruments!  Years ago, people at Sotterley made their own musical instruments using materials that they found lying around.  Make your own instrument!  Storybook time, too!

Admission Fee:
Members - FREE; Adults - $10.00; Seniors - $9.00; Youths (ages 6 – 18) - $6.00; Children under 6 – Free.

See you at Sotterley!

The BLOG is Back in Town!

As we gear up for the 2018 Gala in the Garden this Saturday night, we will have a great time no matter what mother nature has planned! We also want to take a moment to extend our sincere thanks to so many who support this event and thus, the mission and vision of Historic Sotterley.

We are a different kind of non-profit, as we rely 100% on philanthropic support through donated funds, grants, and special events. As with all of our events, the Gala in the Garden will allow ...

        ... for children to visit, explore, and learn ... 

        ... for food to be donated to those in need in our community ... 

        ... for the continued sharing of our important stories.

YOU help these things to happen through sponsorship, donations, volunteering, and attending events! Thank you all!

With Gratitude

Platinum Sponsors

John Felicitas & Christine Wray

Gold Sponsors 

Airtec, Inc

Bailey’s Party Rentals

Cherry Cove Group

MedStar Health

Ellen & Skip Zahniser

Silver Sponsors 

Ginger Newman-Askew & Gregory Askew

Jae-Nee Ausley, Odyssey Limousine

Anchored Roots Farm

Baldwin Briscoe & Steinmetz, P.C.

Community Bank of the Chesapeake

College of Southern Maryland

The Goddard Companies

Lockheed Martin

Todd B. Morgan

The Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust

Old Line Bank

SAIC

SMECO

Resource Management Concepts, Inc.

Toyota of Southern Maryland

Bronze Sponsors

Tom & Jan Barnes

Bill LeWarne of Black Cat Design

Mike & Linda Colina

Holiday Inn Solomons

Marian Gardiner, Gardiner & Associates

Bill Edgerton & Bonnie Green

Julie Burk-Greer & Tad Greer

Michael A. Guy, CPA & Associates

Jan Mandel Jewelry and Harry Weitzel

Donald & Jean Marie McDougall

O’Brien Realty

Quality Built Homes, Inc.

Raley, Watts & O’Neill

Sabre Systems, Inc.

Special Thanks 

Vintage Car provided by Don Hendrick,

Pete Butt, Michael & Sharon Clayton,

Graphic Arts Class at Forest Center,

Magical Moments .925 Photography, Wentworth Nursery, Julie Wood,

Auctioneer: Dan Raley, Drivers: Gregory Askew, Keith McGuire

Gala in the Garden Committee

Ellen Zahniser, Committee Chair

Jae-Nee Ausley, Jane Bachman, Jan Briscoe, Lisa Briscoe, Julie Burk-Greer, 

Linda Colina, Katrina Cropp, Nancy Easterling, Marian Gardiner-Fegeley, 

Sheila Gibbons-Hiebert, Joe Goldsmith, Ginger Newman-Askew, 

and the Sotterley Staff

Something Special for Dear Old Dad!

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 further information on planning your visit, please visit www.sotterley.org. 

 

Shopping, Learning, Strolling & Hiking!

Delicious veggies, grow-at-home herb plants, fresh-cut flowers, outdoor furnishings, birdhouses, floral hanging baskets, and so much more! With the opening of the Sotterley Farmer’s Market on May 23rd, we are delighted to see some of our ‘regulars’ from last year and to welcome so many first-timers! Now in its second year, our producer only Farmer’s Market is open for business every Saturday through September 26^th from 8:00 a.m. – Noon, rain or shine. In addition to what we grow here at Sotterley, we also feature the best homegrown and handcrafted items from our Southern Maryland community.

 

Keep your shopping momentum going at our newly redesigned Museum Shop inside the Visitor Center, where we have a terrific selection of gift items. Thinking about extending your stay? Great! Check in, take a seat to view our introductory video, sign up for a guided house tour and/or a self-guided audio tour, and stroll among the blooms in our Colonial Revival Gardens. If you’re up for something a little more physically challenging, enjoy our over six miles of hiking trails – along with your best furry friend (on a leash, please). Sotterley members ~ this is all FREE for you! Not a member? Not a problem! You can easily join the Sotterley family by registering at the Visitor Center or visiting: www.sotterley.org. 

News from the Education Corner!

New in 2015!  Sotterley’s Plantation House tours are even more interactive and visitor-centered than ever before!  Our house now provides more access without ropes or other barriers, plus hands-on items, providing a more authentic experience. For the first time, guests are invited to take flash free photographs inside of the Plantation House. It was once a home, after all!

Hands-On History!  We are offering three education programs exclusively for Sotterley members.  Limited to 12 people, each program gives a different insider experience to an important aspect of our history and material culture.  For this Members Only event, the cost is $20 dollars per person, recommended for ages 16 and older. Please call the office at 301-373-2280 to register for one, two, or all of the following Hands-On History events: “Lost Treasures” on Sunday, May 31^st at 3:00 p.m.; “Chinese Influence in the 18^th and 20^th Centuries” on Sunday, June 28^th at 3 p.m.; “Secrets of Sotterley” on Sunday, Sept 20^th at 3 p.m. Not a member? Not a problem! CLICK HERE to become part of the Sotterley family!

Our first Homeschool Day “Tidewater Plantation Life” was held on April 21 and was a tremendous success! We hosted 150 students and parents, who were able to learn and enjoy Sotterley on what turned out to be a lovely day.  The next Homeschool Day is scheduled for  September 15th and will feature Sotterley’s "Slavery to Freedom" program.

Admission: $5.00 per person. 

Children under age 5 FREE. One adult per family FREE. 

Minimum Charge $5.00 per family. 

Purchase tickets at our Visitor Center. No reservations necessary. Rain or shine event.

As always, Sotterley supports students and teachers with school field trips from St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's, and Anne Arundel counties in Maryland.