Fall River is a city steeped in history and known for many things: Portuguese cuisine, Battleship Cove, a rich history intertwined with America's textile industry. However, we are perhaps most famous for the chilling Lizzie Borden case- a gruesome double murder that...
Join us on Tuesday, October 31, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Historic Downtown Fall River and visit over 30 businesses handing out treats (no tricks here!)
This blog was written for the Groundwork co-working website and highlights the unique historical signifigance of the iconic building in which it resides, the recently renovated former Bradford Durfee Textile School. Read for some interesting Fall River history!
The Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England is arguably the biggest Azorean feast in North America and its organizers are hoping it will bring around 200,000 visitors, from near and far, to Fall River’s Kennedy Park from Aug. 23 to 27.
Fall River, MA, Is One of the Best Cities To Live in America An idyllic small city in the Providence metro area, Fall River, MA, is quintessential New England: a textile mill history, beautiful foliage in the fall and, of course, a mysterious murder trial that people...
By Enjoy RI Discover the Enchanting Charms of Fall River Nestled along the scenic eastern coast of Massachusetts, Fall River beckons visitors with its rich tapestry of history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. This extraordinary city, home to a...
By Jo C. Goode - The Herald News FALL RIVER — The city made available this week a $50,000 preliminary data study on the current state of tourism in Fall River and potential next steps to improve economic development in a “creative economy” and expand cultural tourism....
By Dan Medeiros - The Herald News FALL RIVER — A hard day at the office for Tom Richardson meant hanging out on the Taunton River catching 36-inch striped bass, then heading to lunch at Pier 52 on the waterfront. When you run a travel and outdoor leisure TV show,...
Legends of Lizzie What her small town believes about Lizzie Borden, who was acquitted of murdering her family with a hatchet blade, is nearly as fascinating as the facts. By Edmund Pearson, April 14, 1933, The New Yorker When the curtain falls on the first performance...
The Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve is an enormous area with miles of trails for everything from walking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, even dog-sledding. But where do you start if you’re still a beginner?