Each year, the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum host the โ€œAffair at Point Farmโ€ this September 8 marks the eventโ€™s tenth anniversary, and as with most traditions the โ€œAffairโ€ gets better each year. Southern Maryland hospitality and charm are in full effect at this fabulous benefit dinner and auction.

Gusts will be provided a delicious meal provided by Maryland Country Caterers and unlimited cocktails. Those in attendance will also enjoy live entertainment, as well as have the opportunity to bid on live and silent auction items. Auction items include vacation packages, sporting event tickets, gift cards, jewelry and more!

The โ€œAffair at Point Farmโ€ will take place on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Proceeds from this event and auction will benefit JPPM public programs and events.

The โ€œAffair at Point Farmโ€ is made possible by the generous support of many sponsors including; Pepco Holdings, Inc., SMECO, Coakley & Williams Construction, Inc., M&T Bank, Constellation , The Bird Barkman Group at Wells Fargo Advisors, PNC Bank, GenOn Energy, Community Bank of Tri-County, and Marianne and John Harms.

Tickets are $50 in advance, and $60 after September 1. Dress is casual. To reserve your place, call Anne Starkweather at 410-586-8515 or astarkweather@mdp.state.md.us.

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, a state museum of archaeology and home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, is a program of the Maryland Historical Trust, a division of the Maryland Department of Planning. It is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River and the St. Leonard Creek in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org.