Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum offers field trips designed to introduce students to a variety of topics through hands-on learning. Groups of 10 or more can schedule one of the field trips described below by contacting the Education Coordinator Elizabeth Brant at
[email protected] or 410-586-8502, or by
filling out this form.
Mighty Marshes
 Learn how living shorelines work to fortify our rivers and the Chesapeake Bay by getting up close and personal with the Park's marshes. Come see what makes the marsh so mighty! | Homeschool Day
 Every year the Education Staff at JPPM offer a special event just for homeschoolers. Keep an eye on our calendar and
Facebook page for more details. | Tidewater Life
 Discover what life was like for American Indians and the first colonists of the Chesapeake Bay and how they learned to coexist.
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Colonial Life
 Explore how 17th century Maryland colonists adapted to the new environment of the Chesapeake Bay. | Discovering Archaeology
 Learn how archaeologists discover the stories of the past through an interactive program. | Native Life
Explore the rich culture of Maryland's first inhabitants. Learn how the American Indians living along the Patuxent River made use of the natural environment over 500 years ago. |
Rural Life
 Learn about the lives of African-American children after the Civil War and discover how archaeology and oral history can work together to tell us stories about the past. | | |
Field Trip Program Fees
Groups must register in advance with the Education Coordinator and pay a reservation fee in order to reserve a specific date. In addition to the reservation fee, a per-child fee is due on or before the field trip date. Contact Liz Brant at
[email protected] or 410-586-8502 for more details.
Reservation Fees:
- $25 reservation fee for groups of 25 or fewer students
- $50 reservation fee for groups of 26 or more
Participants:
- $7 per child
- Adult chaperones are free
We cannot accommodate groups larger than 60 students.
Every fall JPPM offers a special event just for home schoolers. Keep an eye on our Calendar of Events for more details.
JPPM has unique opportunities for Boy and Girl Scouts looking to obtain badges, experience, and volunteer time. We offer the following badge programs or can work with your group to design something new.
Archaeology Merit Badge - Dig into archaeology with this interactive field trip. Scouts will learn about the foundational principles and processes of archaeology through guided exploration of our FAQ Archaeology Exhibit, try their hand at some experimental archaeology, and participate in a tabletop archaeology activity. Our staff are certified merit badge counselors and will be able to sign your blue card.
Indian Lore Merit Badge - Explore the lifeways of Native Americans who lived along the Chesapeake Bay over 500 years ago through a hands-on field trip. Scouts will have a chance to work with authentic artifacts, recreate tools through experimental archaeology, explore our replica Woodland Indian Village, and more. Our staff are certified merit badge counselors and will be able to sign your blue cards.
To schedule an educational program please contact the Education Coordinator, Elizabeth Brant at [email protected] or 410-586-8502.
