The Hatchet: A Journal of Lizzie Borden & Victorian Studies for Sale in Print
The newest issue of The Hatchet: A Journal of Lizzie Borden & Victorian Studies is now available in print format! For details on its contents, please visit the Hatchet site. Order your print copy today, for only $14.95 + shipping, from our print-on-demand partner here! Here is the Table of Contents from the latest issue […]
Civil War Living History Program
Civil War Living History Program Thursday, May 20th 6:30 PM. Mr. David Jennings and Hallie Larkin of Southcoast Historical Associates return to the Somerset Public Library. The life of the common soldier during the Civil War and the role of women during this time period are the focal points of this 19th century presentation. Using […]
Fall River History Club May 19
Fall River History Club meeting Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 6:30 pm Fall River Public Library, Fall River, MA Topic: History of Textile Mill Construction in Fall River, Massachusetts Presented by Al Lima Free and open to the public! Email me with questions. See you there!
Lizzie Borden Letter in the Herald News
Monday’s Fall River Herald News will feature an article by Deborah Allard about the new Lizzie Borden letter I found locally and its possible significance. Read all about it here! I told the curator to expect some visitors!
The Hatchet: A Journal of Lizzie Borden & Victorian Studies is ONLINE
The Winter 2009 issue of The Hatchet: A Journal of Lizzie Borden & Victorian Studies has FINALLY been placed ONLINE for your reading pleasure. If your web browser does not load the new page, don’t forget to hit your browser’s refresh button to make it seek out the new uploaded version of the web site. […]
Celebrate National Poetry Month in Somerset
This from poet Ada Jill Schneider: APRIL IS POETRY MONTH Celebration: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 2PM Somerset Public Library 1464 County Street (508) 646-2829 Bring a poem or two to share with the group. Enjoy tea and cookies. Ada’s words have graced the pages of The Literary Hatchet, a FREE literary magazine. Download your […]
RIP Walter Mitchell
RIP Walter Mitchell. From SouthCoastToday.com: Mitchell remembered as ‘Renaissance man,’ good friend April 08, 2010 12:00 AM By BRIAN J. LOWNEY Fall River Spirit Correspondent When Walter Mitchell died on March 21, the city of Fall River lost a true Renaissance man whose memory will be forever etched upon the hearts of all those who […]
Open House at the Lafayette Durfee House
On Saturday April17 2010 the Lafayette Durfee House, 94 Cherry Street, Fall River, MA, will be having an open house in celebration of Patriot’s Day and the commemoration of the 235th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. AKA “the Shot heard Round the World” This is the home of Col Joseph Durfee who […]
Victorian Tea Party at the Greater Fall River Art Association
Greater Fall River Art Association Link to Mbgrigby’s images on Flickr. VICTORIAN TEA RECEPTION, Sunday, April 11th , Noon – 4:30pm. Open to all. To open its newest art exhibit, “FALL RIVER: SPINDLE CITYâ€, The Greater Fall River Art Association (GFRAA) is hosting a Victorian Tea party for the public. There is no charge, but […]
Flooding in Fall River
Mount Hope Avenue in Fall River today. There is a lot of damage here. Many photos are posted on the Herald News site if you are interested.
Lizzie and the Cornells
A recent spate of online articles (here, here, and here) are appearing about UC Irvine neuroscientist James Fallon’s discovery of his relationship to a murderer and an accused but acquitted killer as well. The reason this is somehow significant is that Fallon is currently conducing research and lecturing on the biological traits of murderers. He […]
Fall River News
There are a few recent news items about the Spindle City that deserves space here on this blog about Lizzie Borden and her city. Fall River is getting a Navy ship named after it! From the Boston Globe: New Navy ship named after Fall River, Mass. March 25, 2010 FALL RIVER, Mass. –A new U.S. […]
Quequechan
My friend Don Hammontree, singer, photographer, video artist, has posted one of his songs from his new CD “Brutalist School”—titled Quequechan. He has created a music video incorporating his photographs of Fall River, many of which you might recognize. It is a really fine song. Take a listen. The second video from Don Hammontree’s latest […]
Famous Fall Riverites
The Fall River Spirit, a weekly addition to the Herald News, did a nice piece on the famous of Fall River, besides Lizzie Borden! It is a great collection of facts and presents the city and its contributions to culture, politics, sports, and cuisine in a wonderful light indeed. Link to the article is here.
Lizzie Borden Wearables
A group of rather inventive T-shirt designs have popped up recently on Zazzle.com. Zazzle is the world’s leading platform for quality custom products. Zazzle’s proprietary technology enables individuals, professional artists, and major brands, including Disney and Hallmark, to create and offer billions of unique products for customers worldwide. Zazzle’s rapidly expanding product base covers every […]
Fall River History Club February 17
Fall River History Club meeting Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 6:30 pm Fall River Public Library, Fall River, MA Topic: The Fall River Fire of 1916 Presented by George Petrin COMING SOON! MARCH 17: Bob Kitchen will discuss the geology/geography of Fall River, and how Fall River became the largest producer of cotton in the world! […]
Print Version of Literary Hatchet #4 is Available
The print version of the 4th edition of the Literary Hatchet is available for sale! You can order your copy here for only $8.00! This issue contains some amazing fiction and poetry, from some fabulous writers. Here is the Table of Contents: Please support our writers and order your copy today!
Literary Hatchet #4 is Online
The new issue of the FREE Literary Hatchet is now online for your reading pleasure. This issue is dedicated to the late William Schley-Ulrich. You will find wonders within its pages, a gem in every poem and story. We hope you enjoy it. You can download your free copy here. Just click Downloads, fill out […]