History Walk and Talk: Life along the Patuxent
March 1, 11:00am-12:00pm
For the past 9,000 years, people from different backgrounds have called JPPM home in one form or another. From the Native Americans to the English settlers, people have sculpted the land along the picturesque Patuxent River to fit their needs. Come take a leisurely hour and a half walk along the beautiful river shore, as we explore a recreated Native American village and move along to a 17th century tobacco plantation. This is a free, drop-in program; registration is not required.
History Walk and Talk: Dig into the Story
March 1, 1:00-2:00pm
How are we able to interpret the history of the different people that have called JPPM home for the past 9,000 years? The Park is home to numerous sites ranging from Native American, Colonial, to tenant farmers and others. Join in an hour and a half strolling conversation on how we know what we know from the past and how we are able to tell their stories. This is a free, drop-in program; registration is not required.
JPPM Explorers
March 11, 10:00-11:00am
Explore nature and history with us in this free Pre-K Storytime program. Each month we will investigate a new topic through a story, hands-on activities, and crafts. Ages 2-5 years old. Pre-registration is recommended.
Status: Program full; registration is closed
Scrimshaw
March 15, 12:00-1:30pm
Join us as we take simple materials (bone and ink), simple tools (sandpaper and scribe), and turn them into something stupendous: Scrimshaw! Appropriate for ages 9 and up. Pre-registration is required.
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Blacksmithing: Fire Pokers
March 22, 9:00am-1:00pm
Whether you have a fireplace, fire pit, or wood stove why not tend the flames with a fire poker that you forged yourself? Join us as we take simple bars of steel and turn them into something amazing. This workshop is perfect for participants aged 15 and older. Pre-registration required. Fee $40/Friends $36.
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Flint and Steel Fire Strikers
March 22, 1:30-5:00pm
Join us as we take you step by step through the forging and tempering process to create your very own flint and steel! This workshop is appropriate for ages 15 and up. Pre-registration required. Fee $40/Friends $36.
Status: Program full; registration is closed
History Walk and Talk: Life along the Patuxent
April 5, 11am-12pm
For the past 9,000 years, people from different backgrounds have called JPPM home in one form or another. From the Native Americans to the English settlers, people have sculpted the land along the picturesque Patuxent River to fit their needs. Come take a leisurely hour and a half walk along the beautiful river shore, as we explore a recreated Native American village and move along to a 17th century tobacco plantation. This is a free, drop-in program; registration is not required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
History Walk and Talk: Dig into the Story
April 5, 1-2pm
How are we able to interpret the history of the different people that have called JPPM home for the past 9,000 years? The Park is home to numerous sites ranging from Native American, Colonial, to tenant farmers and others. Join in an hour and a half strolling conversation on how we know what we know from the past and how we are able to tell their stories. This is a free, drop-in program; registration is not required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Basket Making: Egg Basket
April 5, 10am-4pm
Of course you can put all your eggs in one basket - especially if it is one that is handmade by you! Learn to customize your rib basket by adding colored weavers. Appropriate for ages 15 and older. Pre-registration required. Fee $40, Friends $36.
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JPPM Explorers
April 8, 10-11am
Explore nature and history with us in this free Pre-K Storytime program. Each month we will investigate a new topic through a story, hands-on activities, and crafts. Ages 2-5 years old. Pre-registration is recommended.
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Flintknapping
April 16, 6:30-8:30pm
Ever wonder how Native Americans made stone tools? Ever wanted to learn how to do it? During this workshop you will learn the techniques to turn stone into tools. The workshop will include how to select material, the science behind knapping, and the chance to create your own stone arrowheads. This workshop is perfect for ages 13 and up. Pre-registration is required. Fee $20, Friends $18.
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Blacksmithing: S’more Stick
April 19, 9am-1pm
Whether you like hotdogs, smores, or just looking classy at your next campfire, join us as we take simple steel and turn it into something simply wonderful. This workshop is a great introduction for blacksmithing and designed for people 15 and up. Pre-registration is required. Fee $40, Friends $36.
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Blacksmithing: Plant Hangers
April 19, 1:30pm-5pm
Why not hang your beautiful hanging plant basket on an equally beautiful hanger? Appropriate for ages 15 and up. Pre-registration is required. Fee $40, Friends $36.
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History Walk and Talk: Life along the Patuxent
May 3, 11am-12pm
For the past 9,000 years, people from different backgrounds have called JPPM home in one form or another. From the Native Americans to the English settlers, people have sculpted the land along the picturesque Patuxent River to fit their needs. Come take a leisurely hour and a half walk along the beautiful river shore, as we explore a recreated Native American village and move along to a 17th century tobacco plantation. This is a free, drop-in program; registration is not required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
History Walk and Talk: Dig into the Story
May 3, 1-2pm
How are we able to interpret the history of the different people that have called JPPM home for the past 9,000 years? The Park is home to numerous sites ranging from Native American, Colonial, to tenant farmers and others. Join in an hour and a half strolling conversation on how we know what we know from the past and how we are able to tell their stories. This is a free, drop-in program; registration is not required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
JPPM Explorers
May 13, 10-11am
Explore nature and history with us in this free Pre-K Storytime program. Each month we will investigate a new topic through a story, hands-on activities, and crafts. Ages 2-5 years old. Pre-registration is recommended.
Registration coming soon
Arrow Making
May 14, 6:30-8:30pm
Are you a hunter, archery enthusiast or just looking for something cool to hang up on your wall? Join us at Jefferson Patterson Park as we take natural materials such as turkey feathers, pine pitch and sinew and turn them into beautiful and practical arrows. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Pre-registration is required. Fee $40, Friends $36.
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Patterson House Serenity Flow and Garden Tour
May 17, 8-10am
Join us for a restorative yoga session in the serene, early 20th-century landscape of the Patterson House & Gardens. Connect with history, nature, and wellness in this beautifully designed space. Pre-registration is required. Fee $20, Friends $18.
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Village Days
May 17, 10am-3pm
Step back in time and try your hand at an ancient skill with this free, drop-in program. Each month we explore a new topic such as fire-making, pottery, or hunting in our Woodland Indian Village. Join us and learn a little about what life was like for Maryland's First Peoples. This is a free, drop-in program; registration is not required.
Art in the Garden
June 7, 9am-2pm
Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Patterson House and Gardens with our Art in the Garden workshop, led by acclaimed artist Mary Ellen Carsley. Begin with a guided tour of the gardens, uncovering their historical significance, diverse flora, and sustainable practices. Following the tour, enjoy a hands-on art session where Mary Ellen will guide you in capturing the garden’s essence through watercolor. This workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels, with all materials provided. Leave inspired, with your own artwork and a deeper connection to this enchanting landscape. Pre-registration is required. Fee $40, Friends $36.
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History Walk and Talk: Life along the Patuxent
June 7, 11am-12pm
For the past 9,000 years, people from different backgrounds have called JPPM home in one form or another. From the Native Americans to the English settlers, people have sculpted the land along the picturesque Patuxent River to fit their needs. Come take a leisurely hour and a half walk along the beautiful river shore, as we explore a recreated Native American village and move along to a 17th century tobacco plantation. This is a free, drop-in program; registration is not required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
History Walk and Talk: Dig into the Story
June 7, 1-2pm
How are we able to interpret the history of the different people that have called JPPM home for the past 9,000 years? The Park is home to numerous sites ranging from Native American, Colonial, to tenant farmers and others. Join in an hour and a half strolling conversation on how we know what we know from the past and how we are able to tell their stories. This is a free, drop-in program; registration is not required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
JPPM Explorers
June 10, 10-11am
Explore nature and history with us in this free Pre-K Storytime program. Each month we will investigate a new topic through a story, hands-on activities, and crafts. Ages 2-5 years old. Pre-registration is recommended.
Registration coming soon
Painting with Primitive Pigments
June 18, 6:30-8:30pm
For thousands of years humans have been using stone and charcoal to make paintings from Lascaux to Rembrandt. Join us as we explore these pigments that have shaped art and humanity. This workshop is perfect for ages 9-99. This is a free, drop-in program; registration is not required. Meet in the Woodland Indian Village; if raining, meet in Breckinridge Education Center.
Village Days
June 21, 10am-3pm
Step back in time and try your hand at an ancient skill with this free, drop-in program. Each month we explore a new topic such as fire-making, pottery, or hunting in our Woodland Indian Village. Join us and learn a little about what life was like for Maryland's first peoples. This is a free, drop-in program; registration is not required.
Backyard Games
June 22, 1-4pm
Step back in time with your family and enjoy a day of fun and learning through historical games at Patterson House and Gardens! Drop in during the afternoon to explore and play games from the Colonial era to today, discovering how they reflect the daily lives and leisure of the past. Perfect for all ages, this hands-on event is both entertaining and educational; just bring your curiosity! This is a free, drop-in program; no registration required.
Kayaking Through Time
June 28, 10am-12pm
Join us for a leisurely paddle along the Patuxent and St. Leonard Creek. Take in the scenic views of the cliffs and forests as you learn about the area's rich natural and human history. This 2-hour paddling trip is on protected waters. Paddlers can use our kayaks or bring their own. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. Registration is required. Bring your own kayak: $25 per person, Friends of JPPM $20. JPPM Provided kayak: $30 per person, Friends of JPPM $25
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