Where History and Nature Surround You
570 scenic acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland, more than 70 identified archaeological sites, and 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 the Patterson House and Gardens, enjoy our Visitor Center full of exhibits, learn about Indigenous history at our Woodland Indian Village, or participate in one of our public programs or events, you will leave with a greater appreciation for the land and the people who once lived here. JPPM also operates the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), which houses over 10 million artifacts from across the entire state.
Mission Statement
By preserving and sharing the diverse human stories found on Maryland's landscape and in its archaeological resources, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum seeks to inspire a greater awareness of our ever-evolving relationship with each other and the Chesapeake region.
