Wednesday, May 6, 2015

June at Sotterley!

Making History in June!

Final Week to purchase tickets to join us on "The Road to Morocco!
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Speaker Series at Sotterley
Jennifer Pharr Davis
"The Extra Mile:  
Exploring the Limits of Endurance"
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
7:00 p.m. in the Barn
  
In 2011, six years after her first attempt, Jennifer Pharr Davis   became the overall record holder on the Appalachian Trail. By hiking 2,181 miles in 46 days - an average of 47 miles per day - she became the first female to ever set that mark. She will offer her riveting account of overcoming the odds as she set this outstanding record. She honestly relays the internal and external struggles of trying to maximize her miles and her potential. Her inspired tale of determination, endurance, and teamwork motivates all to do more than you ever thought possible. Her adventures have covered over 12,000 miles on six continents and have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR's Talk of the Nation, CNN Headline News, Fox and Friends, the CBS Early Show and the 700 Club. She has been named Blue Ridge Outdoors Person of the Year and a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. Her Appalachian Trail record was voted Ultrarunning Magazine's Female Performance of 2011. 

Just in time for National Trails Day on June 6th! Come and experience Sotterley's newly expanded trail system!

This event is FREE to the public. Advance reservations are required due to limited seating. Call 301-373-2280 to make your reservation.

Because of the generous grant and continued support from The Boeing Company, Sotterley Plantation is able to offer this important community outreach, fulfilling its mission to preserve, research, and interpret Sotterley Plantation's diverse cultures and environments and to serve the world as an educational, cultural, and community resource.

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Half Price Day for 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 more information on upcoming Sotterley Plantation events, please visit our website at www.sotterley.org.   

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Are you looking for something fun to do this summer that involves history and interacting with others? We have a perfect opportunity for you! Our Junior Docent Academy will be offered for ages 8 - 18 on June 22 and 23rd, 2015 where you will enhance your communication skills while sharing our rich history and exquisite site with visitors. Upon successful completion, you will become Junior Docents and ambassadors of Historic Sotterley Plantation!

Participants will receive a certificate and will be qualified to volunteer for Junior Docent duty in the summer months and for other volunteer opportunities throughout the year. This unique two-day training camp also qualifies as volunteer hours. 

Cost: $35 per participant
which includes a Sotterley Student membership
or
a $25 credit towards a Sotterley Family membership.
 Registration Form is available online: www.sotterley.org


Coming Up in July!
July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FUN learning opportunities at Historic Sotterley Plantation are coming up every Friday during the month of July 2015! Join a costumed docent portraying a Sotterley person of the past while enjoying some kid-friendly activities!

July 3 (10:30 & 11:30):
Croquet & Games on the lawn!

July 10 (10:30 & 11:30):
Lessons in the Schoolhouse!

July 17 (10:30 & 11:30):
Gardening & Farming work and fun!

July 24 (10:30 & 11:30):
Skills of the trades!

July 31 (10:30 & 11:30):
Wool carding and spinning!

Admission $ at the Visitor Center.
Rain or shine events.




And don't forget to visit us every Saturday  

from 8 a.m. - noon  

for the Sotterley's Farmer's Market!
See you at Sotterley!

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