October Lizzie Borden Events
Every day, it seems, we hear of even more events that revolve around Lizzie Borden. Something is definitely in the air! Here is a recap of what’s ahead for the month of October. Check back soon for all the events for November! October 14, Wednesday, Lynn Public Library, Lynn, MA, 7-8:30 pm. The Delvena Theatre […]
Lizzie Borden Biography
Many years ago, Channel 10 in Providence, RI, had a series of biographies that they produced. Here is their film about Lizzie Borden. I bought it on eBay a while back and converted it for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Lizzie Borden = Jack the Ripper?
Inventive thoughts from Nan Hawthorne’s Booking the Middle Ages: Who was Jack the Ripper? No, not the Prince of Wales. In fact, not even a man. Lizzie Borden, in Europe for her Grand Tour, killed the prostitutes when they rebuffed her lesbian advances with scornful accusations of “Unnatural!” She killed her parents because they found […]
Lizzie Borden Tattoo?
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Fairhaven to Host Lizzie Borden Lecture
From today’s SouthCoast Advocate: Society hosting Lizzie Borden talk The Fairhaven Historical Society will be hosting a talk, “Lizzie Borden:Myths and Legends,” given by Jules Ryckebusch, retired professor of English at Bristol Community College, on Friday, October 16, 2009, at 7:00 PM at Fairhaven Town Hall. Light refreshments will be served and donations are requested. […]
Help us name the new Lizzie Borden Podcast
PearTree Press is in production for a podcast related to all things Lizzie Borden. We have several episodes ready to go, but . . . . we need a name. We offer a few suggestions, but would rather you think of a new one in the last spot on the poll. Be creative, but the […]
Legal Aspects of the Lizzie Borden Case
The Fall River Herald News ran a story today about the recent lecture by Cara Robertson on the legal aspects of the Lizzie Borden trial. You can read all about it here! The images are from the Herald News. The story is by Deb Allard.
Oak Grove Cemetery Calendars on Sale
The FRIENDS OF OAK GROVE CEMETERY Is pleased to announce the publication of our 2010 Calendar These high quality, full-color calendars are spiral bound and printed on heavy cardstock. Our calendars feature photographic contributions by Mary Beth Rigby and William Moniz as well as historic images donated from private collections. Layout by Ann Keane. Additionally, […]
Legal Matters in the Lizzie Borden Case
It was another full house last night as Cara Robertson presented her talk titled “What the Jury Heard: Evidence in the Trial of Lizzie Borden.” It was extremely interesting and the points made by this amazing legal scholar and Lizzie Borden expert were profound. Unfortunately, there was no recording made of the talk as the […]
Delvena Theatre Company Trial of Lizzie Borden
The Delvena Theatre Company will once again present their play “The Trial of Lizzie Borden,” where the audience serves as the jury, at the Lynn Public Library on October 14, from 7-8:30 pm. I have not seen this performance yet, but from what I hear it is a really fine show and not to be […]
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, […]