2008 Events

Summer Camps

Call the Sotterley office for more information and book a week of summer fun and learning for your children!

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New Volunteer Orientation

Interested in volunteering? Call the Sotterley office to learn more. Orientation dates TBD upon demand.

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Legends and Lore Tours
April 11 & 12, 2008
5:30 pm

Take a special tour within Sotterley's Historic Mansion and hear about the legends and unexplained occurrences of Sotterley Plantation * Fee $ * Reservations Required

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2008 Speaker Series featuring Janice Walthour
April 18, 2008
7:00 PM

Janice Walthour, President of the UCAC, presents, "Commemorating African American History in St. Mary's County through Rhyme, Reason and Song" * Performance by St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir! * Free * Limited Seating * Call for reservations.


St. Peter Claver Choir

Janice Walthour

Sponsored by Boeing

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"The Heart of Sotterley" Volunteer Appreciation Reception
April 20, 2008
2:00 - 4:00 pm

Reception held at the Barn at Sotterley. Sotterley's volunteers are the best!

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George Plater Society & Rousby Members Treated to HSMC Tour
April 27, 2008
2:00 pm

Marty Sullivan, of Historic St. Mary's City, gives a Director's Tour of "Van Sweringen" * Reception at Clocker's Fancy, renovated by Kate Meatyard and Daniel Ingersoll, resident curators * RSVP

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Mansion Tour Season Opening
May 1 through Oct 31

Come and let one of Sotterley's Interpreters take you on a visit into the past on one of Sotterley's Guided Tours of the Manor House. 

Tours are offered Tuesdays through Sundays.  More information and tour times are available on the Visit page.

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Members' Education Event
May 4, 2008
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Members experience excerpts and hands-on elements from Sotterley's many education programs * See what your children are learning on field trips at Sotterley! * RSVP

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2008 Speaker Series featuring Set Momjian
May 9, 2008
7:00 pm

Set Momjian, owner of the largest collection of White House china in existence, presents "Tales from the Tables of the Presidents."* Collection pieces on display * Free * Limited Seating * Call for reservations.

Set Momjian

Sponsored by Boeing

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12th Annual Plant Sale and Free Plant Exchange
Hosted by the Sotterley Garden Guild

Saturday May 10, 2008

Plant Sale: 9:00 – Noon       Exchange: 10:00 – Noon

At the Plant Sale, purchase annuals, perennials, shrubs, and bulbs from the Sotterley Garden Guild, and all proceeds benefit Sotterley’s garden.

At the Free Plant Exchange, swap your plants for other annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees, bulbs and seeds for free. Bring plants or just bring yourself!

The 18th Annual Southern Maryland
Quilt & Needlework Show

May 16-18th, 2008
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

[Show entries accepted at Sotterley on May 2 & 3, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm]

Entries are displayed in the Mansion and six other buildings. Daily demonstrations, quilter's classrooms, and invitational exhibits. Food and drink for purchase. Enjoy dining in the beauty of Sotterley's Spring Gardens. Donated old and new quilt and needlework "treasures" available for purchase at Sotterley's Attic. Craft vendors in the Barn, Creamery and Nook. Written or verbal quilt appraisals (fee)--Saturday and Sunday only. Sotterley Plant Sale--Friday and Saturday only. Admission is $7.00 daily. The show is organized by the Quilt and Needlework Committee with all proceeds going to support Sotterley's programs.

Click thumbnails below to view larger images of the 2008 raffle pieces.

2008 Box Raffle

2008 Needlework Raffle

2008 Quilt Raffle

View the 2008 Quilt winners (PDF)

View the 2008 Needlework winners (PDF)

View this year's Demonstrator and Quilting Classroom schedules

Download this year's brochure and Entry Form (PDF)

View the 2007 Quilt and Needlework winners

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2008 Speaker Series - Under the Stars Screening of "Prince Among Slaves" with presentation by Andrea Kalin
June 6, 2008
7:00 pm

Winner of 2007 Best Documentary at the American Black Film Festival * Filmed in part at Sotterley Plantation and HSMC! * Andrea Kalin, Spark Media's President, Producer & Writer, gives a behind the scenes perspective * 7:00 pm * Free * Limited Seating * Call for reservations.

Prince Among Slaves

Andrea Kalin at the NPC Awards

Sponsored by Boeing

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Independence Day Concert at Sotterley

  Sunday, July 6, 2008

1:00 pm - 4:00pm

Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy a concert on the Mansion lawn featuring Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra Brass Quintet - an outreach of the River Concert Series * Food & drinks for purchase * Children's Activities * New! -Brown Bag Auction * Admission $10 per car * Military (with valid ID) and Sotterley Members are Free!

Time Traveling at Sotterley
A Day Camp at Historic Sotterley Plantation
July 21 - 25, 2008
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Ages 8 to 12

$150 per participant

• Time traveling begins in Colonial 1760
• Experience life in our 1830's slave Cabin and make a trap
• Get your hands on history while digging in our Archeological Dig Site.
• Explore the natural resources on one of Sotterley 's three Nature Trails
• Participate in a kite flying contest
• Join us while we travel through the 300 years of Sotterley's history

Contact the Sotterley Education Office at 301-373-2280 or education@sotterley.org

2008 Speaker Series featuring Holly Shimizu
September 7, 2008
3:00 pm

Holly Shimizu, Executive Director of the United States Botanic Garden, presents "Gardens Old and New: Influences of Early American Gardens in America" * Free * Limited Seating * Call for reservations.

Holly Shimizu

Sponsored by Boeing

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Museum Shop Open House
September 20, 2008

Get a jump start on the holidays with a special preview and sale at the Museum Shop.

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Riverside WineFest at Sotterley 2008

October 4-5, 2008

Noon until 6:00pm

Enjoy Maryland vintners at their best! * Artisan vendors * Demonstrations * Exhibits * Live music * Fine foods for Purchase * Children's Events * Reservations suggested * Admission is $17.00 by Sept. 26, and Sotterley Members are $15 by Sept. 26. *  All tickets at the door are $20.00 * Designated Driver and Children (ages 6-20) are $5.00

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets!

Ghosts of Sotterley Tours

October 16-17-18, 2008

7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Travel back in time to Sotterley’s past with a drama set in the 1790’s and produced by friends of Sotterley. * Live music * Refreshments for purchase * Reservations Required * Admission $

Call the Sotterley Office for Reservations – 301-373-2280

Legends and Lore Tours
November 7 & 8, 2008
5:30 pm

Take a special tour within Sotterley's Historic Mansion and hear about the legends and unexplained occurrences of Sotterley Plantation.* Fee $ * Reservations Required

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2008 Speaker Series featuring Tom Horton and Ian Plant
November 14, 2008
7:00 pm

Tom Horton, noted author and Chesapeake Bay authority, and famed photographer Ian Plant will share slides and commentary of their new book, Chesapeake: Bay of Light: an Exploration of the Chesapeake Bay's Wild and Forgotten Places. * Free * Limited Seating * Call for reservations.

Tom Horton

Chesapeake: Bay of Light: an Exploration of the Chesapeake Bay's Wild and Forgotten Places

Ian Plant

Sponsored by Boeing

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Holiday Candlelight Tours

December 5-6, 2008

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Produced by the Port Tobacco Players, this year’s drama will be “A Governor’s Christmas”, and will be set in the 1790’s period of Sotterley’s history. Set within Sotterley's historic Mansion, this special dramatic recreation is set against a backdrop of period decorations. Live seasonal music will be performed by the premiere choral groups from area high schools, and complimentary cookies and mulled cider will be available. Visit Sotterley's Museum Shop as well to find that perfect and unique holiday gift! Admission $ Reservations are required. Groups rates are available.

Call the Sotterley Office for Reservations
301-373-2280

 

A Family Plantation Christmas

Saturday, December 6, 2008

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fun for the entire family * Bring your children to visit St. Nick and his Elves * Take a horse-drawn taxi ride across the Plantation * Enjoy live seasonal music, caroling and treats * Crafts and Games * Find that perfect unique gift at the Sotterley Museum Shop, and buy fresh holiday greens and handcrafted items from Sotterley's Garden Guild * Kids can shop for their families and loved ones at Santa's Secret Shop * Concessions for purchase at Mrs. Claus' Kitchen * Don't miss Sotterley's original authentically decorated one room school house and Slave Cabin

Admission is $5.00 per person.