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.
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 […]
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 […]
New Lizzie Borden Tantalizing Tidbit
Yet another tantalizing tidbit from the Fall River Historical Society’s new book, soon to be published, titled Parallel Lives: A Social History of Lizzie A. Borden and Her Fall River. This one is a stunner! Soon, very soon, we will be able to view, read, and consume a letter or letters from Lizzie’s incarceration in […]
History Underfoot, Walking Tour of Oak Grove Cemetery
The Fall River Garden Club, the Fall River Historical Society, and the Little Theatre of Fall River, Inc., are presenting History Underfoot III, a walking tour of Oak Grove Cemetery. Guided tours of the grounds featuring characters who knew Lizzie Borden well. Sunday, October 4, 2009 (raindate October 11), 11 am to 3:30 pm. Advanced […]
Myth-Busting Lizzie Borden: Facts on the Life of an Enigmatic Woman
Stefani Koorey, Ph.D., Borden scholar, will be presenting a free lecture, titled “Myth Busting Lizzie Borden: Facts on the Life of an Enigmatic Woman” Presented by the Fall River Historical Society as part of their Lizzie A. Borden Lecture Series. Lizzie Borden still fascinates. She intrigues us mostly because, even after 117 years, we know […]
Lizzie Borden at Gallery X
This just in . . . Click on image to see larger version.
Lizzie Borden Trial Reenactment Now Mock Trial
At first, the Superior Court of Bristol County’s 150th Anniversary had announced that they were presenting a Lizzie Borden Trial “Reenactment.” That sounded interesting and well worth seeing all three times it was advertised. Now, the posters are calling them a “Mock Retrial” with the audience serving as the jury. Even better! Lizzie, Redux A […]
Lizzie Borden Lecture Series Announced
The Fall River Historical Society has announced that they are sponsoring seven lectures on Lizzie Borden, to begin September 14 and running every Monday (except Columbus Day) through November 4th. Read all about it here! The schedule is as follows: Sept. 14: Stefani Koorey, Ph.D., Borden Scholar Myth-Busting Lizzie A Borden: Facts on the Life […]
Lizzie Borden Reenactment, Two Ticket Limit
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. […]