Hollywood in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sacred Space Project
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Sankofa Bird
For over a quarter of a century, Historic Sotterley has been dedicated to ensuring that the stories of all who lived and labored on these grounds are told. In this Sacred Space, we remember the families torn apart by slavery, those left behind in Africa, and those forced to endure on this land. Their pain echoes through generations, and today their descendants continue to carry their strength, resilience and enduring spirit. We honor those who walked before us, ensuring their stories and legacies live on.
Historic Sotterley's Descendants, Staff, and Board of Trustees
The Sacred Space project was made possible by a grant from the State of Maryland's African American Heritage Preservation Program.
The Sankofa Bird reminds us that we must continue to move forward as we remember our past. At the same time, we plant a seed for the future generations that come after us.
Erected by Historic Sotterley's Descendants, Staff, and Board of Trustees; made possible with a grant from the State of Maryland's African American Heritage Preservation Program.
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Location. 38° 22.497′ N, 76° 32.46′ W. Marker is in Hollywood, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. It can be reached from Sotterley Lane north of Sotterley Wharf Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44296 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood MD 20636, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Maryland. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: You are entering Historic Sotterley's Sacred Space / The Sankofa Bird (a few steps from this marker); Middle Passage Site, Sotterley
Another marker is no longer nearby. Sotterley's Remaining Slave Cabin (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Additional keywords. slavery acknowledgement
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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