Yesterday in Old Fall River
We arrived right on time, after a really turbulent touchdown, in Providence, RI, secured our rental car and drove to Fall River just a short distance away. I highly recommend flying in and out of Providence when you come to FR as it not only is close by, but you don’t have to worry about […]
The August issue of The Hatchet is Online
One of the many Lizzie hats I wear is as the editor and publisher of The Hatchet: Journal of Lizzie Borden Studies. Today marks the publication date of issue number 3 of 2006. The journal is an online magazine primarily and you can subscribe for a mere $20 a year. If you subscribe now, you […]
114 years ago today
From The Boston Globe, August 4, 1892: 114 years ago today Andrew Borden and his wife Abby were murdered by person or persons unknown in their own home. It was a Thursday. It was not as hot as writers have mythologized, with temperatures barely reaching 80 by noon. The horrible heat wave was over in […]
Reenactments at the Lizzie Borden B&B
Don’t forget that the Lizzie Borden B&B does a super reenactment of the case on the 4th of August. Call them at 508-675-7333 for details! I haven’t been to one myself, but I have it on very good authority that they do one whack of a job! Don’t missi it if you are nearby—August 4th […]
News about Covell House
We have just found out that the Covell house in Newport, RI, where Lizzie stayed after her acquittal, is now a private residence. It is no longer a B&B and so you are no longer able to visit, tour, or expect public access. As a private residence, I hope all of you will consider what […]
For Immediate Release
Borden Jurors Reunion
From the New York Times, November 3, 1898:
Murder & Mayhem
From Curry College (Milton, MA) Undergraduate Course Description SOC 2414 Victorian Mystery, 3 credits, Murder & Mayhem: Lizzie Borden Case Study The course uses the still unsolved 1892 Borden murder case to examine the social and cultural history of New England in the nineteenth century. The topics of urbanization, women’s roles, family life, religion, social […]
Axe Found
From the New York Times, April 7, 1929:
Legal Humour
Lizzie (excuse me, Lizzy) is mentioned briefly in this article from Legal Humour. She’s everywhere, she’s everywhere! The Practice » Serious Look at Humour and Law A “Serious” look at Humour and Law By Marcel Strigberge Stress buster Humour is a major stress buster. It will allow you to detach yourself from a situation for […]
Lizzie in Different Butterfly wings
Occupied Again
From the New York Times, October 18, 1893:
Shop Lizzie Borden
In an ongoing series about original Lizzie Borden items you can purchase, I bring you le Magasin des Morts, a shop owned by Maryellen Skulski. I first found Maryellen through eBay, where she is known as morbidmaryellen. Her site boasts this: “Get the HIPPEST stuff on the web featuring Massachusetts’ favorite alleged AXE MURDERESS…Lizzie Borden!” […]
Bewitched Convention, part two
More today on the Bewitched convention in Salem, MA in TownOnline.com. Of note is the group’s plan to also tour the Lizzie Borden B&B. It seems Elizabeth Montgomery will always be Lizzie Borden and Samantha Stephens to her fans. And to us. “We’re having such a good time, we’re thinking of doing it in Salem […]
Famous Trials Wordsearch
I used to do these all the time. They are loads of fun. Here is one I found that is Lizzie related: Famous Trials. Remember, it is due Thursday, April 15, before 9 am! Well, that is what it says! Download it here. No answers included. Oh, and this is one of those sites that […]
Bewitched Convention
Lizzie is mentioned briefly in this BostonHerald.com news item that appears today about a Bewitched convention. Salem seems like the place to be this weekend. Kewl!
Lizzie’s To-Do List
From Jonathan Katz’ To-Do Lists of the Dead, 2000:
Turns out Tenant
From the New York Times, June 5, 1894: