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St. Mary’s College of MD: Commemorative

Updated On: Mar 22, 2024 | The Commemorative memorial. The Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland stands in the proximity of this site where remains of slave quarters were

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Matthew Alexander Henson

Updated On: Apr 6, 2024 | Matthew Alexander Henson was born in a one-room log hut on a farm in Charles County. He discovered the North Pole with Robert E.

Notable People History

Josiah Henson

Updated On: Nov 12, 2024 | Josiah Henson led a full life as an enslaved, activist, author, abolitionist and minister. He is believed to have inspired the main character in

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Sotterley Social Media

Updated On: Mar 22, 2024 | Factoid Friday is an example of how Sotterley uses Social Media. Check out what factoid is being shared by going to their facebook page

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Sotterley’s Common Ground Symposia

Updated On: Mar 25, 2024 | Common Ground programming includes conversations with panels of Sotterley descendants and guest speakers and emphasizes Historic Sotterley’s Common Ground Initiative, whose mission is dedicated

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Sotterley Educational Programs

Updated On: Mar 25, 2024 | Sotterley provides extensive educational programming with more in development. See their website for more information on programming now being offered. At https://sotterley.org/?s=educationalprogrammingl+

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Historic Sotterley Trails

Updated On: Mar 22, 2024 | Trails in and through Sotterley are part of many trail organizations, such as the Underground Railroad to Freedom Site. Informational signage can be found

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Sotterley Bitmoji

Updated On: Mar 22, 2024 | A Sotterley Bitmoji - Sites and organizations around St. Mary's County have created Bitmoji classrooms to showcase the local history resources they have available.

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Historic Sotterley Book: “Images of America: Sotterley Plantation”

Updated On: Mar 22, 2024 | Book: “Images of America: Sotterley Plantation” by Jeanne Pirtle former Director of Education at Historic Sotterley, tells the story of the plantation from the

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Historic Sotterley Book: “George Plater of Sotterley”

Updated On: Mar 22, 2024 | The book "George Plater of Sotterley" tells the story of Plater, who lived at the same time as George Washington. During the Revolution, he

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Southern MarylandEquity in History Coalition

The Southern Maryland Equity in History Coalition is a transformative collaboration of local organizations and educational institutions, committed to elevating the history of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color in our region.

Learn how you can support our mission.

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