May - June, 2026 - This traveling exhibit is on loan to Historic Sotterley from Maryland Humanities. It explores the evolution of one of our most important American freedoms from its earliest incarnation in the Maryland Colony to its role in contemporary society, and is part of an extended project designed to encourage all citizens…

June 25, 2026 - Join us for a special presentation in honor of America’s and Maryland’s 250th as historian and author Dave Brown explores the life and legacy of George Plater III, one of Maryland’s highly involved and influential early leaders. Through Dave's research, this program illuminates Plater’s role in shaping the state and the…

June 26-28, 2026 - In honor of Descendants Day on June 28th, Historic Sotterley is offering its guided tours with additional notes on the role of descendants in preserving Sotterley and its stories. Tours will be offered on Friday & Saturday at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm and on Sunday at 12:30 pm…

July 1, 2026 - How should we remember George Washington’s involvement in slavery? In this lecture, historian John Garrison Marks will share how Americans have argued over this questions for nearly 250 years. More than any other “Founding Father,” Washington’s ties to slavery have vexed us. He enslaved more people than any of his fellow…

July 3-5, 2026 - In honor of Independence Day and America’s 250th, Historic Sotterley is offering its guided tours with additional notes on Sotterley’s role in shaping America’s history and the start of our nation through an examination of the life of Sotterley’s George Plater III and those who lived and labored at Sotterley during…

July 10, 2026 - Get ready for a roaring good time with the Mobile Library at Historic Sotterley! Join us for a family-friendly dinosaur documentary and travel back to the age of the dinosaurs. Discover fascinating fossils, explore hands-on dinosaur activities, and browse books from the Mobile Library. After the film, stick around for dino-themed…

July 11, 2026 - Second Saturday Family Nights at Historic Sotterley brings the perfect blend of summer fun, local flavor, and down‑home charm. Enjoy delicious eats from Bailey’s Food Truck, buy fresh local finds at the farmer's market, and let the kids dive into farm games and wagon rides around Sotterley’s beautiful grounds. Starting at…

July 18, 2026 - Celebrate America's 250th with an 1776 Tea Party at Historic Sotterley! The afternoon will include a special presentation on George Washington's Spies by Historic Sotterley's Interpretive Programs Manager, Katherine Humphries. Also called the Culper Spy Ring, Washington's spies were a civilian intelligence network that provided critical information to help in the…

SATURDAY. JULY 25 at HISTORIC SOTTERLEY Rain or Shine.    Local artists.     Variety of sounds. Free parking.   Vendors and food trucks. For more info Go To:  www.SoMDLive.com  

August 8, 2026 - Second Saturday Family Nights at Historic Sotterley brings the perfect blend of summer fun, local flavor, and down‑home charm. Enjoy delicious eats from Bailey’s Food Truck, buy fresh local finds at the farmer's market, and let the kids dive into farm games and wagon rides around Sotterley’s beautiful grounds. Starting at…

September 9, 2026 - An electrifying global history of a not-so local war. When we think of the American Revolution, we often picture a parochial drama: thirteen colonies squaring off against the British Crown in a spirited bid for independence. But this version of the story is only half the truth—and perhaps not even the…

September 12, 2026 - Second Saturday Family Nights at Historic Sotterley brings the perfect blend of summer fun, local flavor, and down‑home charm. Enjoy delicious eats from Bailey’s Food Truck, buy fresh local finds at the farmer's market, and let the kids dive into farm games and wagon rides around Sotterley’s beautiful grounds. Starting at…