Tours

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Field crew working at Public Archeaology siteDo you have a group that you would like to bring to JPPM?  Check out the tours that we offer for group of all sizes. Don’t see what you are looking for?  Give us a call at 410-586-8501 or email  jppm@mdp.state.md.us. 

JPPM Stories Retold

Sometimes it seems that every square foot of land at JPPM has its own story to tell, if we only knew the right questions to ask. Join our highly trained docents as they take you out on the land to share the stories hidden beneath your feet. From the Native Americans known to have inhabited the land for thousands of years to the first plantation and the largest naval battle in Maryland’s history, our docents will help uncover their stories and help you see the park in a new light.  Reservations required; fee.
Tour of MAC lab facilities

MAC Lab First Friday of the Month Tour - 1PM

Enjoy a free behind the scenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses over 8 million artifacts, including collections from every county in Maryland.  The “Behind the Scenes” guided tour allows visitors to get up close and personal with our conservators and our collections.  Group tours are offered year round for a small fee. Call 410-586-8562 or email kconcannon@mdp.state.md.us for more information. Reservations not required.

 


Patterson House and GardensMondays Memories Tours - 10AM and 1PM every Monday

The public is invited to share memories of Calvert County, the Patterson Family, JPPM or those who may have once worked this land.  If you do not have a story to share, come enjoy the tour and hear the memories of others.  Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Join us for a guided tour of this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely. For reservations call 410-586-8501 or email jppm@mdp.state.md.us.


Sunday Afternoons with the Pattersons Tour - 2PM

Join us for a guided tour of this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely. Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. - Fee  - Ages: 10+   For reservations call 410-586-8501 or email jppm@mdp.state.md.us. 


Aerial view of the trail leading to the Indian VillageAudio Tours

Listen in on Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum’s newest additions: audio tours focusing on two different times in JPPM’s history accessible via cell phone! Walking in their Footsteps: A Patuxent Community showcases our replica Indian Village while 1812 Remembered highlights the effects of the War of 1812 on southern Maryland. Using their cell phones to access the tour, visitors can dial into an introductory segment and step by step journey following signage to key locations on the property. Walking in their Footsteps begins at the head of the Indian Village trail while 1812 Remembered starts just outside the Visitor Center. This ongoing project is a collaboration between JPPM and the Huntingtown High School Archaeology Class that began in 2009. The tour is open year round and is free for all. To activate the tour, dial 410-246-1966 from your cell phone. Click here to view a video of the creation of Walking in their Footsteps.

JPPM would like to thank the following sponsors for this project: Boeing, the Southern Maryland Heritage Areas Consortium, the Anonymous Donor, Friends of JPPM, Garrett Music Academy, Charles Harris, and Calvert County Public Schools.

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