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The Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum is a place where nature and history surrounds visitors and is a great destination in Maryland for families with kids wanting to get out into nature and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

Encompassing 560 acres of scenic land along Calvert County’s Patuxent River, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum includes over 65 archaeological sites and approximately nine thousand years of human occupation, at least that has been documented. Visitors will find opportunities for picnicking, hiking, biking, kayaking, and canoeing, as well as the Indian Village, Discovery Room, and the Visitor and Exhibit Center.

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd, St Leonard, MD 20685, Phone: 410-586-8501

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