Housed in a 19th century mansion and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Fall River Historical Society is a museum, a library, a tourist destination, and much more.
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Still ‘authentic’: Lizzie Borden house renovations preserve history behind infamous unsolved murders
By Ashley Soebroto Globe Correspondent,Updated March 30, 2023, 5:36 a.m. FALL RIVER — At 230 Second St., a green clapboard house sits eerily quiet. An American flag pokes out of the doorway, flapping in the wind, as shrubbery lies beside the steps leading up to the...
Fall River is building more rail trail, with a goal to connect Cape Cod to RI by bike
by Dan Medeiros - The Herald News FALL RIVER — The Quequechan River Rail Trail is about to get a tiny bit longer, just in time for outdoor-fun season. The 2-mile multi-use path, which runs through the heart of Fall River, is currently undergoing construction at the...
After 40 years, dedicated ‘Senator Thomas Norton City Pier’ opened to the public
Jo C. Goode The Herald News It’s been 40 years since the Fall River Redevelopment Authority took four acres of waterfront property on the Taunton River by eminent domain. And finally, after four decades of contamination clean-up, redevelopment and the expenditure of...
New murals at two Fall River schools aim to inspire students
FALL RIVER — Visitors to Talbot Middle School and Henry Lord Community School may notice some bright new additions to the school buildings — new murals that include art from students. "It sort of sends a message to the community," said Brian Raposo, principal at...
Lizzie Borden letter delivered 126 years later — to the Fall River Historical Society
FALL RIVER — Almost 126 years after it was originally written, a letter from Lizzie Borden has found its way to its destination — just three blocks from her home, although it traveled across the country first. According to Fall River Historical Society Curator Michael...
There’s an 11-Foot Portuguese Rooster in Fall River With a New Name and a Fascinating Story
Fall River is home to one of the largest battleships in America, mills that once served the bustling textile industry, a lively waterfront and spicy chourico over at Michael's Provision. There's something for everyone. To add to the list of impressive sights, Fall...
Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft home has new owners
The halls of Maplecroft are echoing with children’s laughter for the first time in decades, since the Doherty family purchased the home in July. They have moved in and are using Maplecroft as their private residence.
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Fall River Native’s Sculpture Installed at Government Center
Fall River native’s sculpture installed at Government Center FALL RIVER — A piece of sculpture that honors the diverse cultures in the city was installed on Monday on the cornerstone of One Government Center. Two years in the making, it was the creation of Fall River...