Historic Sotterley to host ‘Journeys For Change’ webinar
Historic Sotterley Plantation in Hollywood will hold a free webinar titled “Journeys For Change” with Joseph McGill 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26.
McGill, who is the founder of The Slave Dwelling Project, will discuss the struggles, challenges and triumphs of his work. He has been visiting sites across the country for more than a decade, sleeping in structures where enslaved people slept, to bring awareness to their lives and stories. He has slept in Sotterley’s Slave Cabin twice, and 2022 marks the 10th year of Sotterley’s partnership with him.
McGill is a history consultant for Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina. He has also served as a National Park Service Park Ranger at Fort Sumter National Monument in Charleston.
The event is a part of the Common Ground Initiative and is made possible by the support of Maryland Humanities, and the Maryland Heritage Area Authority.
For more information, call 301373-2280 or go to www.sotterley. org.
Happy birthday to ...
Kathy Kirby (Jan. 20), Joanie Smith (Jan. 24), Ruby Kersch (Jan. 28), former St. Mary’s County Commissioner Danny Morris (Jan. 30), and former St. Mary’s County Board of Education Chair Sal Raspa (Jan. 31). Of course they could all postpone celebrating their birthdays until National Chocolate Day, which is on Jan. 27.
Lions Club lament passing of Borsh
Calvert County Lions Club Secretary Kenneth S. Brown recently announced the passing of King Lion and Past District Governor Stephen Borsh. Lions Clubs throughout the state will greatly miss Steve who gave so much to the Lions community.
A royal cook-off is coming
An article by Karla Adams in the Jan. 11 edition of The Washington Post stated that Buckingham Palace is seeking a prize-winning dessert to honor the queen’s unprecedented 70 years on the throne.
On February 6, Queen Elizabeth II will become the first British monarch to celebrate seven decades of rule, and the United Kingdom will dedicate a new dessert to the 95-year-old queen after a nation-wide competition.
The royal pudding cook-off is open to any British resident who is at least eight years of age. Five finalists will compete in a live event at the London department store Fortnun & Mason.
The word “pudding” in Britain extends to mean all desserts and not just to what Americans generally refer to as pudding.
Museum to host Community Day
St. Clement’s Island Museum will host Community Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11.
The museum is looking for historic documents, photos, and other significant objects related to St. Clement’s Island and the Colton’s Point area from the 20th century and earlier. The museum is hoping the event will encourage the public to share items and information that will help the St. Mary’s County Museum Division expand the interpretation, exhibits, and stories of its historic sites.
The museum is located at 38370 Point Breeze Road in Colton’s Point.
For more information, call 301769-2222 or go to www.Museums.StMarysMD.com.
Many thanks to Andrew Ponti for submitting this item.
Bridal show coming to St. Mary’s City
Historic St. Mary’s City will host a Bridal Show noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, on the grounds of the reconstructed State House.
This will be an opportunity to sample food from caterers and bakers, to talk with photographers, to view floral displays, and to meet multiple vendors to fulfill every need from the engagement to the honeymoon.
Free if registered by Feb. 21, or $5 at the door.
For more information or to register or to become a vendor, call 240-895-4991 or email MaryB@ DigsHistsory.org.
News from the Maryland DNR
• Winter Turkey Season runs statewide through Sunday, Jan. 22 for hunters who did not harvest a turkey during the 2021 fall season. The limit is one turkey of either sex.
Hunters are reminded that it is illegal to hunt turkeys with the aid of bait.
• Hunters harvested 26,569 deer during the 2-week firearms season which was held Nov.
27-Dec. 11, which was 16% lower than last year’s 31,649.
Recipe of the Week Roast Pork With Sauerkraut
By Ellynne Davis Serves 4
Ingredients
PAM cooking spray 3-pound pork roast
1 16-ounce can sauerkraut, drained
1 large yellow or white onion, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup white wine
¼ cup A1 steak sauce
12 whole cloves
Spray a baking dish with PAM. Line the dish with sauerkraut; add onion. Place pork roast on top of the sauerkraut-onion mixture and pour the wine over the top. Spread steak sauce over the meat and stud the meat with the cloves. Cover dish with a tight-fitting lid and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Lower heat to 325-degrees and continue baking for two hours or until pork is tender. Serve with extra steak sautce on the side, with roasted baby potatoes and a salad. And for dessert? Chocolate cake in recognition of National Chocolate Day, which is Jan. 27.
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