Lizzie Borden: Bordenabelia
This week’s issue of the Fall River Spirit, what I call the happy newspaper that never prints bad news, did a super fantastic story on the special Lizzie Borden exhibit at the Fall River Historical Society. It is titled “Sheet of the Crime.” Phil Devitt was a really good interviewer and it was a pleasure […]
Lizzie Borden Tours at the Fall River Historical Society
Yesterday, on the 118th anniversary of the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden, I had the honor and privilege to conduct the tours of the new Lizzie Borden exhibit at the Fall River Historical Society. I met people from all over the country, each one fascinated by the enigma that is this woman. Some came […]
Fall River Historical Society Unveils Unseen Lizzie Borden Artifacts
Previously, we reported that the Fall River Historical Society had planned a brand new Lizzie Borden exhibit titled Bordenabelia! Well, it opens today! This is exciting because for the first time since the murders, the bedspread and pillow shams that were on the bed in the guest room where Abby Borden was hacked to death […]
Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective Reading, August 3, 2010
Author Richard Behrens did a lovely reading last evening at the Fall River Public Library from his new book Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective. Special guests include Donald Woods co-owner of the Lizzie Borden B&B, and the cast of the August 4th reenactment, the Pear Essential Players! Here is that talk in case you missed it! […]
It Must be August, Maplecroft For Sale AGAIN
The ever-enterprising owner of Lizzie Borden’s former home on the Hill, Maplecroft, has once agin put out the FOR SALE sign. Asking price is $885,000. If he is true to form, the sign will come down when the tourists, who are in Fall River for the events surrounding the 118th anniversary of the murders of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lizzie Borden Tantalizing Tidbit Posted
In addition to posting three dust jacket blurbs from the soon-to-be-published book Parallel Lives: A Social History of Lizzie A. Borden and Her Fall River, the curator of the Fall River Historical Society has added yet another Lizzie Borden tantalizing tidbit to their web page. This one is a true mystery. Who could she be? […]
Lizzie’s Church For Sale
“The Bank” purchased the old Abbey Grill last year and has now put the structure up for sale. You can purchase it for almost $300,000 less than Maplecroft! Click on the image to see a larger version of it. I think, along with former City Counselor Steve Camara, that this would make a great disco! […]
Got $885,000? You can own Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft
The sign went up today. 306 French Street, the former home of Lizzie Borden and her sister Emma following Lizzie’s acquittal for the murder of her father and her stepmother in 1892, is once again for sale. Last August, the sale price was much lower. In the $600,000 range. Now it is a whopping $885,000. […]
Lizzie Borden’s Handwriting Analyzed
Today’s Fall River Herald News features an interesting piece about graphologist Janice Warren and her interpretation of Lizzie Borden’s character from analyzing her writing. In summarizing Borden, Warren said she was highly emotional, which could be masked by her staunch pride and perfectionism. Her lofty goals to live among the city’s high society on the […]
Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective Reading Online
On Saturday, June 5, 2010, Richard Behrens did a book signing and reading of his new book, Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective. It was well attending and book sales were brisk! If you couldn’t be there, you can now, courtesy of the internet. I have posted the entire reading on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. If […]
Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective in the Herald News
A great piece by Deb Allard appeared today regarding the reading and book signing this Saturday of Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective by Richard Behrens. Read all about it!
Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective Reading and Book Signing Event
This Saturday, June 5, 2010, the Fall River Historical Society is hosting a book signing and reading of Richard Behrens’ new book, Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective. From noon until 2:30. 451 Rock Street, Fall River, MA. Fall River Historical Society. Reading will take place in the garden at 1:00. From the back cover: