From the SouthcoastToday.com:
Superior Court to ‘retry’ Lizzie Borden as part of anniversary celebration
NEW BEDFORD — The 150th Anniversary Committee of the Superior Court will present “Lizzie, Redux” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the New Bedford Superior Court Courthouse, 441 County St., as part of the Massachusetts Superior Court’s anniversary year.
The court will offer an open house from 6 to 7 that night.
A mock retrial of the 1893 trial of Lizzie Borden will be conducted in the same courtroom where she was originally acquitted.
The free program is open to the public, but seating is limited. Mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to “Lizzie, Redux Request”, care of Clerk Magistrate Marc J. Santos, Bristol Count Clerk of Courts, 441 County St., New Bedford, MA 02740 for tickets. There will be two tickets issued per request. Tickets will be honored until 20 minutes before the performance, after which there will be a general admission until capacity is reached.
