Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Closed Noon–1 p.m.
Tours at the top of the hour
Last tour starts at 3 p.m.
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
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.
See the Site
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
Easter Egg Scramble
Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Join the Sam Bell Maxey House for Easter activities at the site during the “Easter Egg Scramble at the Maxey House” for an egg “scramble” on the grounds followed by Easter-themed crafts and yard games.
Maxey House Homeschool Day
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Homeschool families and groups from across north Texas are invited to Homeschool Day at the Maxey House on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Little Sprouts: Nature Adventures with the Maxey House
Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Little Sprouts is a month-long summer program designed to help young learners explore nature through hands-on activities inspired by the historic grounds of the Sam Bell Maxey House. Meeting weekly on Thursdays in June, this program encourages curiosity, creativity, and outdoor exploration through gardening, nature walks, and simple Victorian-era practices.
Sam Bell Maxey House in the Blog
6 Cozy Historic Homes to Explore this Winter in Texas
Whether you are a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or simply love to peruse Texas relics, take a trip to one or make it a goal to see all six cozy historic homes this winter for an unforgettable adventure up, down, and inside the real places along memory lane.
Historic Road Trip: Denison to Clarksville
Settled by Native Americans, conquered by Spaniards, then included as part of Mexico, this region is rich with history and culture. This part of North Texas was also home to several legendary Texans, including Dwight D. Eisenhower, Sam Rayburn, and Sam Bell Maxey—their stories are each told at a Texas Historical Commission state historic site in the area.
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