812 South Church St.
Paris, TX 75460
GPS: N33° 39' 13.8" W95° 33' 16.7"
903-785-5716
sam-bell-maxey@thc.texas.gov
Built in the High Victorian Italianate style in 1868, the two-story Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site in Paris, Texas was the family residence of Sam Bell Maxey, a Mexican War veteran, Confederate general, and two-term U.S. senator. Maxey and his wife Marilda raised their family and hosted many distinguished guests in this home, which was commonly regarded as a town social center.
Upcoming Events
October 27
A Bewitching Affair at the Maxey House
Did you know that Halloween was not always about costumes and trick-or-treating? To turn-of-the-twentieth century Americans, it was a holiday for love and romance. Come learn about and participate in old-time Halloween traditions and games on...
October 27
Maxey by Candlelight
It is said things look different in the dark, and that is true of the Sam Bell Maxey House, especially around Halloween. The Maxey House will be open late on October 27 from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. for “Maxey by Candlelight.” Visitors are invited to...
October 31
Trick or Treat with Livingston
Calling all Mummies, Daddies, and Kiddies! Join us at the Maxey House on Wednesday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Halloween Open House. There will be plenty of Halloween-themed crafts and games for all to enjoy, and to prevent any...
