Sam Bell Maxey was a Mexican War veteran, former Confederate general, and future U.S. Senator when his family moved into their fashionable, newly built home on the south side of Paris in 1868. In this home, the Maxey family navigated the political and social landscape from Reconstruction Era Texas through the start of the First World War. The home’s newly restored interiors showcase original family furnishings, clothing, and letters. These give insight into the lives of the three generations of the family that bore witness to Reconstruction’s challenging legacy.
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Closed Noon to 1 p.m on Sunday
Guided Tours at the top of the hour
Tickets
Adult $5
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3
Child (6-17) $2
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $8, each additional child $1
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
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Plan Your Visit
Visitors are guided through the Victorian home of the Maxey and Long families, which interprets how an upper-middle-class family lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Sam Bell Maxey House History
Samuel Bell Maxey was born on March 30, 1825 to Rice and Lucetta Pope Bell Maxey in Tompkinsville, Kentucky.
Events at Sam Bell Maxey House
Maxey House Book Club
Join the Maxey House Book Club on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 pm to discuss News of the World by Paulette Jiles.
Maxey House Homeschool Day
Homeschool families and groups from across north Texas are invited to Homeschool Day at the Sam Bell Maxey House on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 for educational programs from local organizations, games, and more.
Mommy and Me Tea
The Sam Bell Maxey House invites moms (or aunts, grandmothers, big sisters, etc.) and their little girls to a Mommy and Me Tea on May 4, 2024 at 2:00 pm.
Sam Bell Maxey House in the Blog
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