Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
About Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
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 MAC Lab serves as a clearinghouse for archaeological collections recovered from land-based and underwater projects conducted by State and Federal agencies throughout Maryland. All of these collections are available for research, education, and exhibit purposes to students, scholars, museum
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Does Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum have a gift shop?
Educational items, books, toys, jewellery, pottery
Teachers corner
We offer many educational programs as well as travelling trunks that are available to any Maryland school.
Is Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum fully accessible?
Handicap parking available.
Any additonal information?
Bathrooms in visitor center and pavilion. Portable toilets on trails.
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