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Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site, Paris
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About Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site
Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site preserves the 1868 home where a Mexican War veteran, Confederate general, and future U.S. Senator raised his family through Reconstruction and into the First World War. Guided tours run at the top of each hour, with the last tour starting at 3 p.m., leading through newly restored interiors. Visitors explore the parlor, den, dining room, and bedrooms furnished with original family pieces, including clothing and letters spanning three generations. The site hosts special events and school programs throughout the year. Admission is five dollars for adults, with reduced rates for seniors, veterans, teachers, and first responders, and children five and under enter free. Current ticket prices and hours appear on thc.texas.gov.
Tickets, prices & hours
- Adult
- $5
- Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder
- $3
- Child (5 and under)
- Free
- Family (2 adults & 1 child)
- $8a group
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Prices and hours quoted from thc.texas.gov · read on . Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
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