Public Archaeology crew digging at Smith St. Leonard Site

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, State Museum of Archaeology

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 JPPM Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am - 5pm!

The Farm Exhibit Building is open Sundays, Tuesdays and Saturdays - see calendar for times.

Sign your child up today for one of JPPM's 2013 summer camps!



Links to blog on What's New in Archaeology at JPPM?Links to Diagnostic Artifacts in Maryland website






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  This page updated: May 7, 2013

 

 

Links to JPPM's Calendar of Events. Image links you to the home page of the New Kids interactive archaeolgy website. Link to JPPM's annual events.