Events

Calling all ghouls and boys to join in on spooky slime fun! This come and go event will provide all the supplies needed for youngsters and the young at heart to create spooky slime!

Registration is required as planning for correct amounts of supplies is neccessary.

Supplies will only be provided to guests that have pre-registered.

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Have fun as a family and learn about the ways WWII affected how people ate. Participants will prepare and eat a dish that was popular during WWII while learning about Tom Lea as the first embedded artist-correspondent of the war. The concept of K Rations (food carried by soldiers in battle) and rationing is explained and a ration book is displayed.
 

Join us under the Live Oaks at our Visitor Center to shop local and support area farmers. Fresh vegetables, baked goods, food vendors, artisans and much more!  For more information or to become a vendor contact Celeste Doty at 936-878-2214 x230.

Presented by the Friends of Landmark Inn. Visitors will learn about taverns in mid-nineteenth-century Texas through participatory singing. 

Revel with historically attired Amanda's "A Man's a Man" Band for an evening of 1850s songs, merriment, and spirits. Medina River Winery will host a cash bar featuring several wines. Heavenly Q food truck will be serving a delicious fare.

The City of Denison honors its veterans and active duty service members through a photographic display that the Eisenhower Birthplace will host inside the historic Red Store.  Tuesday-Saturday, October 2-October 31.  Free.

The City of Denison honors its veterans and active duty service members through a photographic display that the Eisenhower Birthplace will host inside the historic Red Store.  Tuesday-Saturday, October 2-October 31.  Free.

The City of Denison honors its veterans and active duty service members through a photographic display that the Eisenhower Birthplace will host inside the historic Red Store.  Tuesday-Saturday, October 2-October 31.  Free.

"A Walk Through History" is a free cemetery walking tour of prominent community members, associates, friends, and family of Sam Rayburn.  Those who would like to attend are invited to meet at 10:00 a.m. at Sam Rayburn's gravesite near the front entrance of Willow Wild Cemetery, 1220 W. 7th Street, Bonham, Texas 75418.  Lite refreshments and hot beverages will be provided.  Sponsored by the THC...

Join us for our Texas Archeology Month Open House with free tours of the Rayburn family home and outside activities for children.

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 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. while touring the Sam Bell Maxey House at night.

Admission is $5 per person. Children 5 and under are free. If you...

The City of Denison honors its veterans and active duty service members through a photographic display that the Eisenhower Birthplace will host inside the historic Red Store.  Tuesday-Saturday, October 2-October 31.  Free.

The City of Denison honors its veterans and active duty service members through a photographic display that the Eisenhower Birthplace will host inside the historic Red Store.  Tuesday-Saturday, October 2-October 31.  Free.

Looking for something to do over your lunch?  Join us at the Maxey House for fun and educational discussions during our Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series.  On the first Friday of every month, speakers from and around Paris will be on site to discuss different topics related to the site's and Paris's history. 

On Friday, November 1st at noon, Reagan Skaggs from the Paris Kiwanis Club will...

Why are old recipes so strange? Join us at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site Visitor Center as we discuss this and look at the role food played in the daily lives of 19th Century El Paso. This month's recipe comes from the El Paso Cookbook published in 1898. The recipe, ingredients, and cooking supplies will be furnished. Call 533-5147 to reserve your spot! Seating is limited and these...

Come celebrate the re-dedication of a historical marker for De La Zerda Cemetery. For more information, please contact wilsonhistory@yahoo.com.

On Friday, November 8, 2019, Landmark Inn State Historic Site presents Pioneer Days School Field Trip Day. Students will learn stories from the past at exciting exhibits that all ages will love including surveying, spinning, open fire cooking, mules and wagon, and more.

Cost is $1 per student, $3 for accompanying adults. Reservations are required. Call 830-931-2133 to make your...

On Saturday, November 9, 2019, Landmark Inn State Historic Site presents Pioneer Days. Visitors will learn stories from the past at exciting exhibits that the whole family will love including surveying, spinning, open fire cooking, mules and wagon, and more.
Exhibits will be open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for children (ages 6-17). Family rates available.
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Celebrate science-fiction like it's 1899! Join us as we discuss Victorian sci-fi over tea and put it in historical context. Give your opinion on some classic books that influenced all modern sci-fi. Please see our reading list for 2019 below. All books selections are available online for free from Gutenberg.org or librivox. This event is free.

Must call ahead...

Join us for an hour every month for a free family event designed to entertain and inspire children. Each month, we will read, craft, or play with kids using materials inspired by El Paso's history and culture. Call ahead to reserve space at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002. 

Join us under the Live Oaks at our Visitor Center to shop local and support area farmers.  Fresh vegetables, baked goods, food vendors, artisans and much more!  For more information or to become a vendor contact Celeste Doty at 936-878-2214 x230.

Destress and stretch with Rebecca Hendricks at our Visitor Center. If you are resolved to improve your health, then you won’t want to miss this free yoga class!
Please be on time and bring a mat. Call 915-533-5147 if you have questions about the event. FREE!

Please join us on Sunday, December 1, 2019, for Museum Store Sunday. Become a patron of the Eisenhower Birthplace and with every purchase you make in our museum store you support the programs and preservation of the birthplace of our 34th President, Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Sprinkles, sparkles, and slime!!!!!!

Join in on this festive come and go event. Activities include crafting, slime making, storytime, and cookie decorating! 

All children are welcome!

This event is free.

Preregister to ensure we have enough sparkles and sprinkles to go around. 

Register via Facebook messenger, by phone 903-935-3044, or email kellie.farr@...

Start the holiday season with an El Paso tradition! Bring your family and get cozy as the Magoffin Home comes alive with the sights and sounds of the season. There will be music, performers, buñuelos, hot cocoa, champurrado, and free activities for the kids.

Call 915.533.5147 for details.

This is a FREE event.

Don’t let leftovers get you down… spice them up with fun and educational discussions at the Magoffin Home! On the second Wednesday of every month we will provide a comfortable eating space, as well as guest speakers, volunteers and staff who will entertain you with topics plucked from El Paso's history and its stewardship. Bring your lunch and we supply the laughs and learning!

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Livingston invited St. Nicholas to the Maxey House to spend an evening with all his special friends.  During the event on Thursday, December 19th, from 6-8 p.m., children will make Christmas-themed crafts and listen to A Visit from St. Nicholas, better known today as ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, while waiting for St. Nicholas to arrive.  After St. Nicholas arrives, children will be able...

Looking for something to do over your lunch?  Join us at the Maxey House for fun and educational discussions during our Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series.  On the first Friday of every month, speakers from and around Paris will be on site to discuss different topics related to the site's and Paris's history.  Bring your lunch and join us in discovering a side of Paris you've never seen before!...

Why are old recipes so strange? Join us at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site Visitor Center as we discuss this and look at the role food played in the daily lives of 19th Century El Paso. This month's recipe comes from the El Paso Cookbook published in 1898. The recipe, ingredients, and cooking supplies will be furnished. Call 533-5147 to reserve your spot. Seating is limited and these...

Now at a NEW time!

Celebrate science-fiction like it's 1899! Join us as we discuss Victorian sci-fi over tea and put it in historical context. Give your opinion on some classic books that influenced all modern sci-fi. Please see our reading list for 2019 below. All books selections are available online for free from Gutenberg.org or librivox. This event is free.

Must call ahead...

Join us for an hour every month for a free family event designed to entertain and inspire children. Each month, we will read, craft, or play with kids using materials inspired by El Paso's history and culture. Call ahead to reserve space at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002. 

Destress and stretch with Rebecca Hendricks at our Visitor Center. If you are resolved to improve your health, then you won’t want to miss this free yoga class!
Please be on time and bring a mat. Call 915.533.5147 if you have questions about the event.

Cost of event: FREE

Looking for something to do over your lunch?  Join us at the Maxey House for fun and educational discussions during our Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series.  On the first Friday of every month, speakers from and around Paris will be on site to discuss different topics related to the site's and Paris's history.  Bring your lunch and join us in discovering a side of Paris you've never seen before!...

Now at a NEW time!

Celebrate science-fiction like it's 1899! Join us as we discuss Victorian sci-fi over tea and put it in historical context. Give your opinion on some classic books that influenced all modern sci-fi. Please see our reading list for 2019 below. All books selections are available online for free from Gutenberg.org or librivox. This event is free.

Must call ahead...

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 at the Blind Pig, located at 129 South Main Street in downtown Paris, at 7 pm.  On February 21st, we will be reading and discussing The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead.

If you can’t make a meeting in person or you just can't wait until...

Looking for something to do over your lunch?  Join us at the Maxey House for fun and educational discussions during our Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series.  On the first Friday of every month, speakers from and around Paris will be on site to discuss different topics related to the site's and Paris's history.  Bring your lunch and join us in discovering a side of Paris you've never seen before!...

Why are old recipes so strange? Join us at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site Visitor Center as we discuss this and look at the role food played in the daily lives of 19th Century El Paso. This month's recipe comes from the El Paso Cookbook published in 1898. The recipe, ingredients, and cooking supplies will be furnished. Call 533-5147 to reserve your spot. Seating is limited and these...

Now at a NEW time!

Celebrate science-fiction like it's 1899! Join us as we discuss Victorian sci-fi over tea and put it in historical context. Give your opinion on some classic books that influenced all modern sci-fi. Please see our reading list for 2019 below. All books selections are available online for free from Gutenberg.org or librivox. This event is free.

Must call ahead...

Join us for an hour every month for a free family event designed to entertain and inspire children. Each month, we will read, craft, or play with kids using materials inspired by El Paso's history and culture. Call ahead to reserve space at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002. 

Looking for something to do over your lunch?  Join us at the Maxey House for fun and educational discussions during our Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series.  On the first Friday of every month, speakers from and around Paris will be on site to discuss different topics related to the site's and Paris's history.  Bring your lunch and join us in discovering a side of Paris you've never seen before!...

Why are old recipes so strange? Join us at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site Visitor Center as we discuss this and look at the role food played in the daily lives of 19th Century El Paso. This month's recipe comes from the El Paso Cookbook published in 1898. The recipe, ingredients, and cooking supplies will be furnished. Call 533-5147 to reserve your spot. Seating is limited and these...

Now at a NEW time!

Celebrate science-fiction like it's 1899! Join us as we discuss Victorian sci-fi over tea and put it in historical context. Give your opinion on some classic books that influenced all modern sci-fi. Please see our reading list for 2019 below. All books selections are available online for free from Gutenberg.org or librivox. This event is free.

Must call ahead...

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 at the Blind Pig, located at 129 South Main Street in downtown Paris, at 7 pm.  On April 17th, we will be reading and discussing Bud and Me: The True Adventures of the Abernathy Boys by Alta Abernathy.

If you can’t make a meeting in person or you...

Looking for something to do over your lunch?  Join us at the Maxey House for fun and educational discussions during our Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series.  On the first Friday of every month, speakers from and around Paris will be on site to discuss different topics related to the site's and Paris's history.  Bring your lunch and join us in discovering a side of Paris you've never seen before!...

Why are old recipes so strange? Join us at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site Visitor Center as we discuss this and look at the role food played in the daily lives of 19th Century El Paso. This month's recipe comes from the El Paso Cookbook published in 1898. The recipe, ingredients, and cooking supplies will be furnished. Call 533-5147 to reserve your spot. Seating is limited and these...

Now at a NEW time!

Celebrate science-fiction like it's 1899! Join us as we discuss Victorian sci-fi over tea and put it in historical context. Give your opinion on some classic books that influenced all modern sci-fi. Please see our reading list for 2019 below. All books selections are available online for free from Gutenberg.org or librivox. This event is free.

Must call ahead...

Join us for an hour every month for a free family event designed to entertain and inspire children. Each month, we will read, craft, or play with kids using materials inspired by El Paso's history and culture. Call ahead to reserve space at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002. 

Looking for something to do over your lunch?  Join us at the Maxey House for fun and educational discussions during our Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series.  On the first Friday of every month, speakers from and around Paris will be on site to discuss different topics related to the site's and Paris's history.  Bring your lunch and join us in discovering a side of Paris you've never seen before!...

Why are old recipes so strange? Join us at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site Visitor Center as we discuss this and look at the role food played in the daily lives of 19th Century El Paso. This month's recipe comes from the El Paso Cookbook published in 1898. The recipe, ingredients, and cooking supplies will be furnished. Call 533-5147 to reserve your spot. Seating is limited and these...

Now at a NEW time!

Celebrate science-fiction like it's 1899! Join us as we discuss Victorian sci-fi over tea and put it in historical context. Give your opinion on some classic books that influenced all modern sci-fi. Please see our reading list for 2019 below. All books selections are available online for free from Gutenberg.org or librivox. This event is free.

Must call ahead...

Join us for an hour every month for a free family event designed to entertain and inspire children. Each month, we will read, craft, or play with kids using materials inspired by El Paso's history and culture. Call ahead to reserve space at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002. 

Looking for something to do over your lunch?  Join us at the Maxey House for fun and educational discussions during our Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series.  On the first Friday of every month, speakers from and around Paris will be on site to discuss different topics related to the site's and Paris's history.  Bring your lunch and join us in discovering a side of Paris you've never seen before!...

Why are old recipes so strange? Join us at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site Visitor Center as we discuss this and look at the role food played in the daily lives of 19th Century El Paso. This month's recipe comes from the El Paso Cookbook published in 1898. The recipe, ingredients, and cooking supplies will be furnished. Call 533-5147 to reserve your spot. Seating is limited and these...

Now at a NEW time!

Celebrate science-fiction like it's 1899! Join us as we discuss Victorian sci-fi over tea and put it in historical context. Give your opinion on some classic books that influenced all modern sci-fi. Please see our reading list for 2019 below. All books selections are available online for free from Gutenberg.org or librivox. This event is free.

Must call ahead...

Join us for an hour every month for a free family event designed to entertain and inspire children. Each month, we will read, craft, or play with kids using materials inspired by El Paso's history and culture. Call ahead to reserve space at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002. 

Why are old recipes so strange? Join us at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site Visitor Center as we discuss this and look at the role food played in the daily lives of 19th Century El Paso. This month's recipe comes from the El Paso Cookbook published in 1898. The recipe, ingredients, and cooking supplies will be furnished. Call 533-5147 to reserve your spot. Seating is limited and these...

Don’t let leftovers get you down… spice them up with fun and educational discussions at the Magoffin Home! On the second Wednesday of every month we will provide a comfortable eating space, as well as guest speakers, volunteers and staff who will entertain you with topics plucked from El Paso's history and its stewardship. Bring your lunch and we supply the laughs and learning!

...

Join us for an hour every month for a free family event designed to entertain and inspire children. Each month, we will read, craft, or play with kids using materials inspired by El Paso's history and culture. Call ahead to reserve space at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.