Bordenabilia: Selections from the Archives of the Fall River Historical Society
Click on image to see larger picture. The Fall River Historical Society is presenting a new exhibit of Lizzie Borden and Borden Murder material, titled “Bordenabilia.” Never-before displayed and newly acquired material, including: • The Borden Guest Room blood-stained bedspread and pillow shams, displayed unfolded for the first time since the murders on a replica […]
Literary Hatchet #5 Available Today in Print Format
The print format of the latest Literary Hatchet (#5) is now available for sale! At only $8.50, this literary magazine is chocked-full of short stories, poetry, and art. You can download a copy for FREE at the website of the Literary Hatchet. You can purchase a print copy at this link!
Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective Book Reading
On Tuesday, August 3rd, at 6:30-7:30 pm, at the Fall River Public Library (basement meeting room), author Richard Behrens will be doing a book reading of his latest work, Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective. The event is Free and open to the public. The reading is appropriate for all ages. Light refreshments will be served. The […]
Let’s see how many times we can invoke Lizzie Borden in one article
This has to be a record for invoking the name and story of Lizzie Borden, on her 150th birthday no less, in describing current affairs. It is quite the tour de force! Way to go Bernie! From The Daily Caller: Axing economic growth 2:19 PM 07/19/2010 Today marks the 150th birthday of Lizzie Borden, the […]
Lizzie Borden Birthday
Happy Birthday Lizzie Borden! Born on July 19th in 1860, you would have been 150 years old today.
Literary Hatchet #5 Published
The newest issue of the FREE online literary journal, The Literary Hatchet, is online for your reading pleasure. Please visit The Literary Hatchet to download your free copy today! In this issue, we offer you wonderful pieces by David Marshall James, Eugene Hosey, Elaine Barnard, Brenda Kern, Mark Sashine, Denise Noe, and Kathleen Carbone. We […]
Lizzie Borden’s Former Home Off the Market?
The For Sale sign is gone now. It was removed from the front yard of Maplecroft as quietly as it was placed. The current owner was asking a whopping $885,000 for the place—a price well over market value, regardless of its historic significance. While I cannot say for certain the house was not sold, I […]