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. […]
Lizzie Borden: The Mystery Continues talk by Chris Daley
“Lizzie Borden: The Mystery Continues†will be offered at the Sippican Historical Society on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. at Marion’s Music Hall. The event will feature a one-hour retelling of the infamous Borden murders by Christopher Daley, a Kingston history teacher who has researched the Borden case extensively. Lizzie Borden had ties to […]
Watch The Legend of Lizzie Borden Online
Bast, William. The Legend of Lizzie Borden. Television movie starring Elizabeth Montgomery. Directed by Paul Wendhos, produced by George La Maire. ABC/Paramount TV. First broadcase on 10 Feb. 1975. The entire film is online for your viewing pleasure. Best viewed full screen.
Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft: You Missed Your Chance!
Well, the 4th of August, the anniversary of the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden, has passed, and so also, just like the spring follows the winter, the owner of Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft has taken his home off the market. You can almost tell time by the appearance and disappearance of the clumsy sign on […]
August = Lizzie Borden
Deb Allard of the Fall River Herald News has published a handy guide for the Lizzie Borden goings on for August. The highlights include tours, exhibits, theatre, and lectures. By Deborah Allard Herald News Staff Reporter Posted Aug 11, 2010 @ 02:45 PM FALL RIVER — Anyone who loves the mystery of the Borden murders […]
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 […]
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 […]
Let’s see how many times we can invoke Lizzie Borden in one article
This has to be a record for invoking the name and story of Lizzie Borden, on her 150th birthday no less, in describing current affairs. It is quite the tour de force! Way to go Bernie! From The Daily Caller: Axing economic growth 2:19 PM 07/19/2010 Today marks the 150th birthday of Lizzie Borden, the […]
Lizzie Borden Birthday
Happy Birthday Lizzie Borden! Born on July 19th in 1860, you would have been 150 years old today.
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! […]