
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, State Museum of Archaeology
560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland
More than 70 identified archaeological sites
9,000 years of documented human occupation
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) is a place full of secrets waiting to be unearthed. Whether you come to hike our miles of trails, explore our Visitor Center full of interactive exhibits, or to enjoy one of our educational programs or events, you will leave with a greater appreciation for the land and the people who once lived here. JPPM is also the home of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), which houses over 8 million artifacts.
The JPPM Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am - 5pm!
The Farm Exhibit Building is open Sundays, Tuesdays and Saturdays - see calendar for times.
Sign your child up today for one of JPPM's 2013 summer camps!

This page updated: May 7, 2013
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