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PARIS, Texas ––The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site invites the public to come and enjoy various Easter activities at the site during the “Easter Egg Scramble at the Maxey House” on Saturday, March 30. There will be two separate sessions: the first at 10:00 to 11:00 am and the second at 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Visitors can participate in an egg hunt, or “scramble,” on the grounds, followed by Easter-themed crafts and the classic Victorian optical illusion toy, thaumatropes. Yard games will also be available for play throughout the event. Site staff advise that visitors arrive early for the egg hunt.
“We look forward to this Easter event yearly at the Maxey House. Not only is it exciting to see the children dash to get as many eggs as possible, but this event also has historical significance,” said Elana Barton, site educator. “Lala Long used to have Easter activities for neighborhood children on the grounds. In our collection, we have a picture of the neighborhood children in their Easter best with their baskets after one of Lala’s Easter egg hunts. ‘Easter Egg Scramble at the Maxey House’ is a fun way to continue one of Lala’s traditions while inviting the community to have fun on the grounds.”
This free event is open to children of all ages. Tours of the house will be available during the event at the regular admission price of $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, veterans, and college students, $2.00 for children six to 18 years old, and free for children five and under.
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For more information on “Easter at the Maxey House,” please get in touch with the site at 903-785-5716 or visit the site’s website, www.visitsambellmaxeyhouse.com, or Facebook page, www.facebook.com/visitsambellmaxeyhouse.