Drinks of History: Tea Time!

January 25, 1:00-2:30pm

Why tea? What makes it so special? For centuries people have been relaxing or waking up with a cup of tea. Today, tea has become one of the most popular drinks in the United States. But how did this happen? Come and find out the steeped history of tea in America! Pre-registration required. Fee $10/Friends $9.

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History Walk and Talk: Life along the Patuxent

February 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

February 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.

Basket Weaving: Pine Needle Baskets

February 8, 10:00am-4:00pm

Can you really weave a basket from pine needles? Yes, you can, and the process is easier than you think! Join us to learn how to coil and stitch together pine needles to create your very own basket. This is a great class for beginners. This workshop is perfect for participants aged 13 and up. Pre-registration required. Fee $20/Friends $18.

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JPPM Explorers

February 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

Blacksmithing: Oyster Knife

February 22, 9:00am-1:00pm

Aww shucks you made a knife! Join us as we teach you to forge your own one-of-a-kind oyster knife that will be the pearl of your cutlery collection! This class is perfect for students 15 and up. Pre-registration required. Fee $40/Friends $36.

Status: Program full; registration is closed

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

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.

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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.

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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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