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
December 14
Friday Fun with Livingston
Join Livingston the Lion at the Maxey House for his Friday Fun with Livingston series! Children and families are invited to join Livingston at the site on the second Friday of each month for a story and crafts based on a different theme each...
December 16
Maxey House Book Club: Last Christmas in Paris
Join us as we continue the Maxey House Book Club! Every month, we will get together and discuss a different book. We will meet in person in the Maxey House at 3 p.m. On December 16th, we will be reading and discussing Last Christmas in Paris by...
December 20
Livingston's Visit with St. Nick
Livingston invited St. Nicholas to the Maxey House to spend an evening with all his special friends. During the event on Thursday, December 20th, from 6-8 p.m., children will make Christmas-themed crafts and listen to A Visit from St. Nicholas,...
