Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site Events

June 2023

June 10

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site invites Paris, North Lamar, and Chisum ISD staff to visit the Maxey House! Join us for a special tour of the Maxey House between Saturday, June 10 and Friday, June 16 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at no cost to you*. Site hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

We hope to see you then!

*Free admission with city and/or work ID card...

June 17

Join us for a FREE Father's Day celebration of Dads, Dads-to-be, and the Dads we've found (or who found us) on life's way!

On June 17th from 9:00-11:00, the Sam Bell Maxey House will be celebrating with complimentary donuts, milk, coffee, and yard games as we celebrate! We'll also have a fun scavenger hunt kids can do with their dads in the house.

This event is rain or shine,...

July 2023

July 1

Join us for a fun mosaic coaster craft at the Maxey House! 

Saturday, July 1 at 10:00 am
$5 per person
All ages are welcome!

Reservations required: https://bit.ly/sbmh-mosaics

July 8

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site invites city of Paris Hospitality to visit the Maxey House! Join us for a special tour of the Maxey House between Saturday, July 8 and Friday, July 14 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at no cost to you*. Site hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

We hope to see you then!

*Free admission with city and/or work ID card.

July 15

Anyone else feeling the Texas heat yet? Beat the heat with a WATER BALLOON FEST at the Maxey House!!

Wear your bathing suits and join us at 10:00 am on July 15th as we toss balloons, enjoy some wacky water balloon races, and play some yard games after everyone dries off!

Give us a call at 903-785-5716 for more info!

August 2023

August 12

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site invites city of Paris Historic Preservation Commission, Planning, Public Library, & Community Development to visit the Maxey House! Join us for a special tour of the Maxey House between Saturday, August 12 and Friday, August 18 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at no cost to you*. Site hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

We hope to...

September 2023

September 9

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site invites city of Paris Finance, IT, Airport, City Clerk, Engineering, HR, City Manager, and City Attorney to visit the Maxey House! Join us for a special tour of the Maxey House between Saturday, September 9 and Friday, September 15 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at no cost to you*. Site hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

We hope to...

October 2023

October 7

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site invites city of Paris Public Works and Public Utilities to visit the Maxey House! Join us for a special tour of the Maxey House between Saturday, October 7 and Friday, October 13 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at no cost to you*. Site hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

We hope to see you then!

*Free admission with city and/or...

November 2023

November 11

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site invites city of Paris Fire, EMS, Police, and Municipal Court to visit the Maxey House! Join us for a special tour of the Maxey House between Saturday, November 11 and Friday, November 17 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at no cost to you*. Site hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

We hope to see you then!

*Free admission with city...

December 2023

December 9

Did you miss us during "your week"? Now is your chance to come see us! The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site invites ALL City of employees to visit the Maxey House! Join us for a special tour of the Maxey House between Saturday, December 9 and Friday, December 15 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at no cost to you*. Site hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

We hope to see you...