In 1892, two people were murdered in their home at 92 Second Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. Over a hundred years later, that home was turned into a bed and breakfast and museum named for Lizzie Borden, their daughter and stepdaughter, and their alleged killer.
My name is Noah. In this podcast episode, I will examine why this B&B was created, how it operates, and the larger cultural implications of its work. I will also explore why this case continues to fascinate and what it suggests about American history writ large.
0:00 Introduction
0:46 Part One: Me
3:31 Part Two: A Brief History of the Murders
5:07 Part Three: Context
10:21 Part Four: My Visit
16:37 Part Five: The History of the B&B
23:06 Part Six: Conclusion
Visit sites.smith.edu/mux300-sp23-good/ for the transcript and bibliography.
Graphic by Sofie Koonce.