Ghosts of the Southcoast Book Signing on Halloween
Halloween, Sunday, October 31, at 12 to 2:30, at the Fall RIver Historical Society, author Tim Weisberg will be signing his new book, Ghosts of the Southcoast! Come on down, over, or up to and get your spooky book on Halloween! Tim is also the host of Spooky Southcoast, an Internet radio show. Saturdays, 10pm […]
Friends of Oak Grove Cemetery Event
The Friends of Oak Grove Cemetery is excited to present our next fundraising event. Sunday, November 14, 2010. Fall River Country Club. 6pm. Join us as we present the tale of the final moments of Capt. Henry Brightman, a Fall River sea captain from the early 1800s who was captured by pirates, his vessel seized […]
Fall River Historical Society Seeking Artists
From today’s Herald News: By Deborah Allard The Fall River Historical Society is seeking artists to take part in Pallette Pictures II, its second annual benefit exhibit. Professional working artists will be asked to create an original work of art on a 5-by-7-inch canvas or panel provided by the Historical Society, and submit it to […]
New Play: Lizzie Borden Took An Axe
Playwright and Artistic Director Garrett Heater has penned a new play about Lizzie Borden titled Lizzie Borden Took An Axe and it premieres in November in Syracuse, NY. Here are the details: The Covey Theatre Company presents Lizzie Borden Took An Axe a new play by Garrett Heater Directed by: Jen DeCook Produced by: Michael […]
OLD BEDFORD-OLD FALL RIVER BIKE RIDE
Mass in Motion is sponsoring a Bike Ride from Fall River to New Bedford. We would love it if you would attend. Here are the details for signing up through FaceBook. Here are the fliers, application, and waiver. Download, fill out, and bring with you to the event! It promises to be a glorious ride!
Lizzie Borden: Did She Do It?
Lee-ann Wilber, co-owner of the Lizzie Borden B&B and Lizzie Borden Society Forum member, is presenting a talk at the Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield, MA, on November 6, 2010. 2PM. Saturday, November 6, 2:00 p.m. “Lizzie Borden Discussion – Did She Do It?” Lee-ann Wilber of the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast/Museum in Fall […]
Lizbeth: A Victorian Nightmare
Filmmaker Ric Rebelo has completed his film about Lizzie Borden titled Lizbeth: A Victorian Nightmare, and soon it will premiere on Rhode Island PBS. October 30 and 31 at 7PM. You can see the website here and purchase your copy. It will also be showing at the Rhode Island International Horror Festival, Providence, RI, 2pm, […]
Lizzie Borden Ghost Lab Promos
Three short video promos are online for the Ghost Lab investigation of the Lizzie Borden B&B. Here are the videos.
Fall River and Investigation Discovery
Investigation Discovery Explores Haunting Subcultures This Halloween in Three-Part Special, AMERICAN OCCULT – Spooky Film CROPSEY and Eight-Hour TRICK OR CHEAT Stunt Round Out Halloween Programming – SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ — This Halloween, Investigation Discovery brings viewers three full nights of creepy, chilling and scary real-life programming, anchored by the world premiere […]
Christy Igo Does Lizzie Borden
Christy Igo, actress, plays many historical women in her one woman shows. Recently, she appeared at the Garst Museum in Greenville as Lizzie Borden. GREENVILLE – Nearly 100 visitors came to Garst Museum on Sunday to see a ‘Lizzie Borden: A life’ portrayed by Christy Igo. Igo trained at Ohio University’s Professional Actor Training Program […]
Lizzie Borden B&B on Ghost Lab
October 28, 2010. Set your DVRs to the Discovery Channel! ‘Ghost Lab’ : Lizzie Borden Original Airdate: 10/28/2010 The team checks into the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast, scene to an infamous crime; Stone’s Public House is rumored to be haunted by the original owner and a little girl.
Lizzie Borden B&B, Most Terrifying
A clip from the end of America’s Most Terrifying Places that shows the Lizzie Borden B&B as a haunted location.
Nance O’Neil the play
Last evening, along with fellow Bordenite Bob Gutowski, I had the pleasure of attending a performance of Nance O’Neil at the Access Theatre in NYC. Written by David Foley and Directed by Gary Shrader, this play centers around the relationship between stage actress and tragedienne Nance O’Neil and Lizzie Borden. This four-person play includes Emma […]
Poetry in Somerset
Lizzie Borden on Warehouse 13
Tonight’s season finale of the SyFy hit Warehouse 13 will involve Lizzie Borden somehow. The show’s producers contacted me to assist them with tonight’s episode, and they say I will be getting an end of show credit. I am very excited to see what they have done with the info/images! The show is on at […]
Fall RIver History Club Meeting at Fall River Historical Society
Richard Behrens talks about Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective
Filmmaker Ric Rebelo has recently completed a documentary on the Lizzie Borden story, which will premiere in October on New England PBS. Here is a clip. It is of author Richard Behrens speaking about his fictional Lizzie Borden from his new book, Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective. You can buy a copy here! You can see […]
You Can’t Chop Your Papa at Lizzie Borden B&B
On Tuesday, September 8, I was most graciously invited to the Lizzie Borden B&B by Lee-ann Wilber to meet the great Chad Mitchell Trio! They were in town for a tour of the house and sat with me for an interview. Then they sang their hit song, “You Can’t Chop Your Papa” to the group. […]