HOLLYWOOD, Md. – The Southern Maryland Heritage Festival returns for its second year, celebrating Southern Maryland cuisine, history and culture. Southern Maryland is a state and federal heritage area. In this living landscape, stories and places of the past are preserved, shared and cultural traditions thrive.
WHEN: Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636
WHAT: Festival attendees can discover local heritage by sampling food, shopping for artisanal goods, visiting historical exhibits, and enjoying diverse musical performances. The festival includes many family-friendly activities such as a dedicated kids’ area, wagon rides and heritage demonstrations.
· Heritage Demos & Exhibits: Explore demonstrations and exhibits from Southern Maryland businesses and organizations, including blacksmithing, jousting, quilting, antique tractor pulls, and more!
· Food and Artisan Vendors: Discover unique hand-crafted goods made by local artisans and savor delicious food from local favorites!
· Music and Entertainment: Music is an essential part of our heritage! Enjoy live performances on our outdoor stage.
· Beer and Wine: Brews on tap and wine will be available at two locations on-site. (Bring your ID!)
· Kids’ Corner: Your little ones can enjoy games and a variety of family-friendly activities in our designated kids’ area.
· Wagon Rides: Enjoy a scenic journey through Historic Sotterley on a tractor-pulled wagon.
· Open House Tours: Discover our Manor House and gain insights into its history from our knowledgeable docents.
· Patuxent Boat Tours: When purchasing your tickets to the festival, you can select an add-on ticket for a Patuxent Boat Tour aboard the Red Osprey with the Certified Chesapeake Bay Story-telling crew.
COST: Two-Day Entrance (Adults): $18 in advance, $25 at the gate; One-Day Entrance (Adults): $10 in advance, $15 at the gate; Children (12 & under): FREE
Learn more about vendors, exhibitors, musicians and sponsors here: https://sotterley.org/somd-heritage/
About Historic Sotterley
A National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO Site of Memory for the Routes of Enslaved Peoples, Sotterley is one of the oldest museums of its kind in the United States, with a history dating back to the turn of the 18th Century. Through the preservation of the site’s historic structures and natural environment and the use of powerful stories to educate and bring American history to life, the organization strives to foster a better understanding of our world today by providing a living link to America’s complex history and legacy of slavery. Learn more at https://sotterley.org/.