Brome Quarter receives “Community Choice Award” One of Historic St. Mary’s City’s exhibits, the Brome Quarter, has received a 2019 Community Choice award from Preservation Maryland for utilizing “the unique structure of the Brome Slave Cabin, a duplex slave cabin, to interpret the experience of enslaved people before and after the Civil War.” According to […]
Sotterley Plantation Announcing Our New Hours!
As the weather is warming up and our magnificent gardens are blooming, we are anticipating a wonderful 2019 season with many opportunities for engagement, learning, and fun! Find out about all of the activities taking place in our “Year of Building Bridges to Common Ground: Resilience, Remembrance, Honor & Equity” at www.sotterley.org. Our 2019 Guided […]
Food Trucks and Live Music Coming to JPPM
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum is a 560-acre state park and museum located along the Patuxent River in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland. Join us there for the best food trucks around! Featuring over 25 trucks, live music, beer, wine & spirits, car show, touch-a-truck and an area just for the kids! Oh, and a […]
Armed Forces Weekend at Sotterley Plantation
As a special and sincere “Thank You” for your service, we invite all active duty, and retired military to experience a complimentary tour of our 1703 Manor House and free admission to enjoy our beautiful grounds. We honor those who have served this great Nation! TOUR SCHEDULES: Friday, May 17th & Saturday, May 18th 10:30 […]
Historic Sotterley: UNESCO Slave Route Site of Memory
Historic Sotterley, as a UNESCO Slave Route Site of Memory, will participate in the global launch of the UNESCO publication entitled “Legacies of Slavery: A Resource Book for Managers of Sites and Itineraries of Memory” on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. The launch of this Resource book will be organized the same day and simultaneously in […]
CSM’s Faculty Excellence Lecture Series
‘Provocations’ Examines the Power of Art When Talking About Addiction The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) 2019 Faculty Excellence Lecture Series, “Provocations,” will examine the power that visual arts has to generate meaningful conversation about the ravages, and understanding, of addiction. The April 18 “Provocations” event features CSM Adjunct Art Professor Margaret Dowell, Ph.D., who […]
Maryland Archeology Month Lectures at HSMC
Lectures are Free and Open to the Public Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) will host their annual Maryland Archeology Month lectures on Thursday, April 18. The evening will be filled with presentations from members of Historic St. Mary’s City Research and Collections Department. Topics and speakers of the evening will include: A Search for the […]
CSM Hosting Music Events during April and May
From Dvořák to Barbershop Quartets, From a Jazz Festival to ‘Pippin,’ A Variety of Musical Stylings and Concerts Fill the Air at CSM’s Campuses This Spring The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is moving into the second half of spring semester, with only weeks left until the 2019 spring commencement on May 17. This is […]
A Taste of Sotterley: Saturday April 27th
From 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Vino, Brews & Food for YOU! On Saturday, April 27th, Sotterley’s 1703 Manor House, Historic Barn, and entire breathtaking site will be the backdrop for an afternoon of delectable taste sensations! $40 discounted price (if purchased by April 21st). $50 at the door. $20 designated driver ticket. Advance Reservations Required: […]
CCPR Moves Easter Festival to Community Center
The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation is relocating its annual Easter Festival to Northeast Community Center following a fire in Chesapeake Beach adjacent to Kellam’s Field, the original site of the event. The event is scheduled for Sunday, April 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Northeast Community Center, located at 4075 Gordon […]