These are typically the coldest months of the year, but the sun is shining a little bit longer every day. Get out and see what’s happening in Calvert County in February.
Saturday, Feb. 1 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Maker’s Market
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road, Dowell
410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org
The Maker’s Market is the place to find handmade, homemade or homegrown items. Delight in the local treasures to be found.
Mondays, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 (Tours are offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
Monday Memories Tour
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard
410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org
In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated Point Farm 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. 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.
Friday, Feb. 7 (1 p.m.)
First Friday Tours
Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard
410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org
Enjoy a free behind-the-scenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses more than 8 million artifacts, including collections from every county in Maryland. The guided tour allows visitors to get up close and personal with conservators and collections. Reservations are not required.
Saturday, Feb. 8 (2-3 p.m.)
Kids! Post-Victorian Valentine Postcard Workshop $
Bayside History Museum
4025 4th St., North Beach
301-855-4028 • www.baysidehistorymuseum.org
Participants can view the museum’s vintage postcard collection then make their own take-home postcard valentines with reproduced vintage postcards, stickers, ribbons, gems and all sorts of crafting materials. This event is recommended for ages 5 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, Feb. 16 (2-3:30 p.m.)
Sunday Afternoons with the Pattersons Tour $
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard
410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org
Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson P
