Saturday, January 14, 2012
1:00 & 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. Learn what it takes to operate and support a museum. Limited to 16 people per tour.
Feburary
2ND SATURDAY SERIES
"TO LIVE ENSLAVED"
Saturday,February 11, 2012
1:00 & 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. Advance reservations only. $15 per
person. Limited to 20 people per tour. Ages 13 & up.
Outdoor walking required.
click here to purchase tickets online.
(Snow date 2/25/12)
"The Women of Sotterley"
Saturday, March 10, 2012
1:00 & 3:00 p.m.
Discover the women of Sotterley. Whether it was the mistress of the house, the farm manager’s wife, the heiress, or the enslaved servants, the women of Sotterley were fascinating people who lived extraordinary lives.
Advance reservations only.
$15 per person. Limited to 20
people per tour. Walking required.
click to purchase tickets online.
Sotterley Legends & Lore
Friday, March 16, 2012
6:00 & 8:00 p.m.
With a whole NEW twist!
There is nothing like a good
yarn, and Sotterley, with three centuries of people living
on this site, has many exciting and entertaining stories
that have been passed on over the years.
Ghosts? Well of
course! “Way back when” stories and recent experiences
from those close to Sotterley will be shared.
Storytelling
at its finest, this presentation will bring out the
storyteller
in you!
Advance reservations only.
$15 per person.
Click here to purchase tickets online
Limited
to 20 people per tour.
Walking required
April
Second Saturday Series
“FROM THE GROUND UP”
Saturday, April 14, 2012
1:00 & 3:00 p.m.
From the basement to the attic of Sotterley’s 1703 Plantation
House there are numerous nooks and crannies rarely
seen by most people. Presented by Sotterley’s Restoration
Manager, this exclusive tour will reveal how the structure
was built and what the various spaces tell us about the
over 300 year history.
Advance reservations only.
$15 per
person.
Limited to 16 people per tour.
Walking required.
Click here to purchase tickets online
An Extra Day for the Plant Sale!
April 28 & 29th, 2012
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday from Noon - 3:00 p.m.
The popularity of this event has grown significantly over the years and the dedicated Sotterley Garden Guild has just announced that they will be open for business on both Saturday and Sunday of that weekend. We invite you to revel in the wonders of springtime!
The Plant Sale, sponsored by the Sotterley Garden Guild, will run on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on Sunday 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 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. to Noon. Your plants in exchange for other annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees, bulbs and seeds!
GARDENING WORKSHOPS
New! Whether your green thumb is well pruned or just beginning
to bud, Sotterley’s Garden Workshops are for you.
Gardening experts will present four informative workshops
on an array of gardening topics to ensure you have the know
how to create your own beautiful blooms.
Non-Members:
$20 per session or all 4 sessions for $60 Members: $18 per
session or all 4 sessions for $50.
June
THE WAR OF 1812: LIVING HISTORY EVENT
Saturday, June 9th, 2012
Multiple presentations
FREE to the public
Advance Reservations Required
New: “The Choice” - Sotterley Plantation
will present a
living history event entitled, The Choice. Written by Dale
Jones, this interactive experience will take the audience on a
journey from the perspective of the enslaved at Sotterley
during that
summer of 1814.
GALA in the GARDEN
Saturday, June 16, 2012
5:30 p.m. VIPs
Pre-Gala Reception on the Portico
6:30 p.m. Gala in the Garden
Cast yourself away on a fantasy of turquoise seas and sugary beaches!
Savor cool drinks and food kissed by island flavors. Sway to the Mama Jama band’s Caribbean vibe in Sotterley’s lush gardens.Live and Silent Auctions!
Advance reservations required.
July
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION CONCERT
Sunday, July 1, 2012 | 1:00 p.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music on the Portico,
while taking in the breathtaking view of the Patuxent
River!
Listen to the patriotic musical renditions of the
Chesapeake Orchestra Brass Quintet led by Maestro Jeffrey
Silberschlag of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Brown Bag
and Silent Auctions, Food and Drink for Purchase.
Admission $10 per car. Free for Members and those with a
current Military ID.
SUMMER MINI CAMPS
“SOTTERLEY COLONIAL FARM”
July 9 - 11, 2012 Grades 3 - 5
July 16 - 18, 2012 Grades 6 - 8
July 23 - 25, 2012 Grades 3 - 5
Small group format, teamwork, problem solving, nature hiking,
hands-on sensory activities, Sotterley’s history as a
farming community.
Groups are limited to 25 students.
Tuition: $95. Tuition for children of Sotterley Members: $85.
Registration forms available online
THE WAR OF 1812:
LIVING HISTORY
EVENT II
Saturday, July 14th, 2012
Multiple presentations
The story of Sotterley Plantation during the War of 1812 is a human story. There were no great skirmishes, naval battles
or major monuments burning. The British used an even greater weapon: they offered freedom to slaves. Not just men, but women and children as well. Sotterley and other
plantations in the region suffered great financial loss, but the long term impact was the loss of their labor force. Sotterley’s
story is one of decision, struggle, resistance and courage of enslaved African-Americans who saw an opportunity, faced the unknown, and took their chances to gain their freedom
FREE to the public | Advance Reservations Required
THE WAR OF 1812:
LIVING HISTORY
EVENT III
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Multiple presentations
The story of Sotterley Plantation during the War of 1812 is a human story. There were no great skirmishes, naval battles
or major monuments burning. The British used an even greater weapon: they offered freedom to slaves. Not just men, but women and children as well. Sotterley and other
plantations in the region suffered great financial loss, but the long term impact was the loss of their labor force. Sotterley's
story is one of decision, struggle, resistance and courage of enslaved African-Americans who saw an opportunity, faced the unknown, and took their chances to gain their freedom
FREE to the public | Advance Reservations Required
SOTTERLEY BARN BASH!
Saturday, August 25, 2012
5:00 p.m. gates open |
6:00 p.m. music begins
New: Join us for a fun family-friendly night of live music
and dancing featuring “Country Memories.” The goal of this
10 year old So. Maryland band, with a mighty following, is to
bring back all of your country memories, featuring the traditional
sound of the old country classics with one of the best
steel guitar players in the area.
Enjoy songs made famous by
Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Conway
Twitty, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynne and
many other country legends. Admission at the gate.
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Noon – 6pm
Riverside WineFest at Sotterley 2012!
Celebrate the Best of Maryland !
Celebrating the Best of Maryland in the Breathtaking Setting of this National Historic Landmark! Over 20 Wineries last year! Live Music, Free Mini Tours of the 1703 Plantation
House and Slave Cabin, Artisans, Demonstrations, Exhibits, Children’s Activities, and Fine Foods for Purchase
Ghosts of Sotterley Tours
October 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27, 2012
Experiences begin 7:00 p.m.
and run every 10 minutes
They’re baaaaaaack!
All new for 2012!
A spooky dramatic
production and walking tour around the Sotterley grounds!
$15 per person. Advance reservations required
Reservations required.
November
SOTTERLEY’S LEGENDS & LORE
Friday, November 9, 2012
6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
With a whole new twist!
There is nothing like a good yarn, and Sotterley, with three centuries of people living on this site, has many exciting and entertaining stories that have been passed on over the years.
Ghosts? Well of
course! “Way back when” stories and recent experiences
from those close to Sotterley will be shared. Storytelling
at its finest, this presentation will bring out the storyteller
in you!
Advance reservations only.
$15 per person.
Limited
to 20 people per tour.
Walking required
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Novermber 29
Members’ Night of the Holiday Candlelight Tours
November 29, 2012 | 6:30 p.m. and run every 10 minutes
Another benefit of membership! Come and make merry
with delicious foods, spirits, and song on Opening Night of
our Holiday Candlelight performances. Indoor and outdoor
walking required.
Reservations required.
By phone only: 301-373-2280
Nov. 30 & Dec 1
Holiday Candlelight Tours
Tours begin at 6pm
In this living history production set within the 1703 Plantation
House, visitors will encounter Sotterley’s past Christmas
seasons and the families who lived and worked here.
Share love, laughter and sometimes bittersweet memories
at home on the plantation. Live Seasonal Music and Light
Refreshments.
$15 per person.
Advance reservations required
December 8
Family Plantation Christmas
10am - 4pm
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … at Sotterley!
Visit Santa, Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Children’s
Crafts & Activities, Santa’s Secret Shop, Mrs. Claus’
Kitchen, Carol Sing, Twelve Days of Christmas Holiday
Hunt, Petting Zoo, Greens & Gifts Sale, Craft Vendors,
Live Seasonal Music, and more
Admission at the gate.