Lizzie Borden Mock Trial (Judge Kane Answers “What’s New?”)
On Thursday, September 24, the mock trial of Lizzie Borden was held in the very courtroom in New Bedford where she was tried in 1893. While the ballots were being counted, Judge Kane was asked about what was the difference between then and now, between trials from Lizzie’s time and current procedures. His responses may […]
Lizzie Borden as “Conscious Pariah” Lecture
Monday, September 28, 2009. 6:30 pm Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA Building C, room 111 NOTE: Last week’s lecture was AGAIN standing room only, so please arrive early! Annette Holba, Ph.D., author Lizzie Borden as “Conscious Pariahâ€: A Discussion About Private Life Lizzie Borden and the Borden murders are often sensationalized and exploited in […]
Fizzy Lizzie (Borden)
A very cool product exists called Fizzy Lizzy soda. Of course, this has nothing to do with Lizzie Borden, but I like the idea of her being carbonated! Here is their website.
Lizzie Borden Testifies
On Thursday, September 24, 2009, the Superior Court of Massachusetts, in commemoration of 150 years of existence, sponsored and produced a mock trial of Lizzie Borden in the very courtroom that she had been tried in 1893. I was there and taped the show. Here is Lizzie Borden’s testimony. Played exquisitely by Lucy Bly. Remember, […]
Lizzie Borden Not Guilty Again
Tonight in New Bedford, in the very courthouse, the very court room that she was tried 116 years ago, Lizzie A. Borden was once again adjudged not guilty. Testifying were Emma Borden, Dr. William A. Dolen, Bridget Sullivan, and (surprise!) Lizzie Borden herself. This is Emma on the left, and Lizzie with her council and […]
Lizzie Borden Mock Trial Tonight
If you don’t have ticket, I guess you could still join the standby folks who are hoping some don’t show for this event . . . . The mock trial of Lizzie Andrew Borden is this evening in New Bedford, in the very courtroom she was tried in in 1893. I wonder how strange it […]
Lizzie Borden Lecture: Parallel Lives Reading
Monday, September 21, 2009. 6:30 pm Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA Building C, room 111 NOTE: Last week’s lecture was standing room only, so please arrive early! Bonnie Mendes, Director of the Somerset Public Library and Ann Rockett-Sperling, educator Parallel Lives: A Social History of Lizzie A. Borden and Her Fall River Readings from […]
The Quequechan River Through History
I created a short film on the history of the Quequechan River, Fall River, Massachusetts, for the recent lecture titled “The Hidden Divide—The Struggle for the Quequechan Watercourse: Private Rights versus Public Interests.” This was part of the lecture series commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Massachusetts Superior Court. I uploaded the film to YouTube, […]
New Lizzie Borden Tantalizing Tidbit
Yet another tantalizing tidbit from the Fall River Historical Society’s new book, soon to be published, titled Parallel Lives: A Social History of Lizzie A. Borden and Her Fall River. This one is a stunner! Soon, very soon, we will be able to view, read, and consume a letter or letters from Lizzie’s incarceration in […]
Quequechan Lecture Scheduled in Fall River
The Hidden Divide The Struggle for the Quequechan Watercourse: Private Rights versus Public Interests Thursday, September 17, 2009, 6:30 p.m. Bristol Community College, Building C, Room 111 Free Speakers: Alfred J. Lima, WIlliam G. Kenney, Jay J. Lambert, John Friar II, Donald Leighton, and John Grosvenor. Visuals by Stefani Koorey Part of the Bristol County […]
History Underfoot, Walking Tour of Oak Grove Cemetery
The Fall River Garden Club, the Fall River Historical Society, and the Little Theatre of Fall River, Inc., are presenting History Underfoot III, a walking tour of Oak Grove Cemetery. Guided tours of the grounds featuring characters who knew Lizzie Borden well. Sunday, October 4, 2009 (raindate October 11), 11 am to 3:30 pm. Advanced […]
Myth-Busting Lizzie Borden: Facts on the Life of an Enigmatic Woman
Stefani Koorey, Ph.D., Borden scholar, will be presenting a free lecture, titled “Myth Busting Lizzie Borden: Facts on the Life of an Enigmatic Woman” Presented by the Fall River Historical Society as part of their Lizzie A. Borden Lecture Series. Lizzie Borden still fascinates. She intrigues us mostly because, even after 117 years, we know […]
Lizzie Borden at Gallery X
This just in . . . Click on image to see larger version.
Lizzie Borden Trial Reenactment Now Mock Trial
At first, the Superior Court of Bristol County’s 150th Anniversary had announced that they were presenting a Lizzie Borden Trial “Reenactment.” That sounded interesting and well worth seeing all three times it was advertised. Now, the posters are calling them a “Mock Retrial” with the audience serving as the jury. Even better! Lizzie, Redux A […]