Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site

The Sam Bell Maxey House SHS is run by @txhistcomm. Built during Reconstruction, the home tells the story of a family living in a changing nation. #maxeyhouse

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

It's #MuseumSelfieDay, and also #NationalHatDay! In Victorian times, a proper gentleman wouldn't head outside without a hat, and retailers offered a variety of styles to suit every situation.

Share a picture of your favorite hats or a #MuseumSelfie with us!
#MaxeyHouse#SBMH

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

We want to take a quick moment this Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and say thank you to all of the men and women who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. Thank you for keeping the peace!
#LawEnforcement #Appreciation #MaxeyHouse #SBMH

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

It's a global day of generosity!
Did you know today is #GivingTuesday?
Today is a day we celebrate the power of people to transform their communities.
We hope you'll support your favorite non-profit today, in whatever way you can!
#Charity #Generosity #MaxeyHouse #SBMH

[Texas Historical Commission @TxHistComm]

Our Internship Program is designed to provide students internships within a selected agency division or program, exposing them to the benefits of choosing historic preservation as a career. Learn more: https://t.co/iCqwo0mOeL

[Texas Historical Commission @TxHistComm]

Before the famous battles at the Alamo and San Jacinto, a little-known skirmish occurred at the mouth of the Trinity River east of Houston. Fort Anahuac and other sites played a significant yet underappreciated role in the Texas Revolution. Read more: https://t.co/awDyUj9Bfz

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

#Museum30 today's theme is Dream Museum! Today, we get to share a few a favorite museums from around the country. Some of ours- the Museum of Science and Industry and Hull House Museum the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and the Museum of the Rockies.
#MaxeyHouse #SBMH

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

We hope you are enjoying this last week before Thanksgiving! Don't forget, in just a little over a week, we'll be celebrating Thanksmas, with yard games and Holiday crafts!
We hope to see you there!
#MaxeyHouse #Thanksmas #SBMH

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

Happy International Men's Day! Today we celebrate the positive value men bring to the world, their families and their communities.
#Movember #MaxeyHouse #SBMH

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

#Museum30 today's theme is Celebration!
From our Mannequin Night and Halloween Events, to Livingston's Night at the Museum, to our Dog Days of Summer, to Easter, we're thankful for everyone who has participated in our events and made them something worth celebrating!
#MaxeyHouse

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

#Museum30 today's theme is Love Story! This love note is one of many in our collection. This one is from Sam Long to his wife Lala.
This letter is written in French and starts off with "My Dear Lala, I love you with all my heart and all my love..."
#MaxeyHouse #SBMH

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

Time for another dose of #Movember! This sharp-dressed gentleman is Confederate General Richard Stoddert Ewell. You can learn more about him here: https://t.co/PfPcjSVDQZ
#MaxeyHouse #SBMH

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

Today, we want to thank and highlight all the men and women who has served in our nation's armed forces. Our country and our lives as we know them would not exist without their sacrifice. Thank you, Veterans!
#VeteransDay #SBMH #MaxeyHouse

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

#Museum30 today's theme is Interpretation! This small but beautiful space may not look like much right now, but someday it will house an interpretive exhibit for the Maxey House.
#SBMH #MaxeyHouse

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

#Museum30 today's theme is Silhouette!
In the Victorian Era, silhouettes like the ones you see below were the main way people would have portraits made, as photography wouldn't become easy or inexpensive until around the year 1900.
#MaxeyHouse #SBMH

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

#Museum30 today's theme is Last! Below is a picture of Sallie Lee Lightfoot and Lala Long receiving their State Historical Marker for the Maxey House in 1964. Sallie Lee Lightfoot was the last person to live in the Maxey House until her death in 1966.
#MaxeyHouse #SBMH

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

MO-VEMBER MAXEY HOUSE MUSTACHES! Try saying that three times fast! Throughout the month of November, we'll be sharing some truly epic mustaches from the Civil War and Victorian Era. To start us off, here's Alpheus Starky Williams!
#Movember #Mustaches #MaxeyHouse #SBMH

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

Today, Adam and Belynda are helping us check off our list for tomorrow's Trick or Treat with Livingston!!!
Can you believe how fast October has gone??
Only ONE MORE DAY until Halloween!!
#CountdowntoHalloween #MaxeyHouse #SBMH

[Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site @sbmaxeyhouse]

Today, Adam and Belynda visited an animal shelter for #NationalCatDay! Every one of these beautiful cats are all available for adoption at Lamar County Humane Association here in Paris.
Only TWO DAYS until Halloween!!!
#CountdowntoHalloween #MaxeyHouse #SBMH

[British Library @britishlibrary]

With so many cats in our collection it was hard to choose one for #NationalCatDay, so we settled on this book of ‘various breeds, their points and characteristics’ from 1876.
Shelfmark 7294.bbb.1

Browse more cats: https://t.co/dYKkL4zh70