FRHS SUMMER LECTURE SERIES
Below you can view, in one location, all extant filmed recordings of our Summer Lecture Series, from 2003 until present. In 2003, our series was called the Fall River Historical Bicentennial Lecture Series, as it was the 200th anniversary of the founding of Fall River in 1803. Some years are absent because they were not filmed, and individual presentations may not be included because of other issues. In each instance, the filming of the talk was for archival purposes only, so the quality may, at times, be less than ideal.
This is a list of all programs that are not included:
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- “Show and Tell: The Documentary Life of Lizzie Borden" – Dr. Stefani Koorey, 2005
- “Parallel Lives" – Michael Martins and Dennis Binette, August 21, 2009
- “What the Jury Heard: Evidence in the Case of Lizzie Borden" – Cara Robertson, October 5, 2009
- “Lizzie Borden Live: From Page to Stage" – Jill Dalton, October 26, 2009
- “Dighton Rock: Catalyst to Discovery?" – Robert Kitchen, July 16, 2013
- “A History of South Park: Frederick Law Olmsted and the Urban Landscape Movement in America" – Stefani Koorey, July 30, 2014
- “After the Great Lajoie: Fall River’s Professional Baseballists from 1897 to World War II" – Philip T. Silvia Jr., July 12, 2017
- “Murderous SouthCoast" – Stefani Koorey, July 23, 2019
We would like to thank the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation for funding our lecture series from 2009 to the present.
William Masterton – “Lizzie Didn’t Do It”William Masterton, author of Lizzie Didn’t Do It, offers his theory on the Borden murders of 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts. Recorded at the First Congressional Church in Fall River, MA, on August 6, 2003, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Bicentennial Lecture Series.
Robert Kitchen – Historical Overview of Fall RiverRobert Kitchen presents an historical overview of Fall River, Massachusetts. Recorded at the First Congressional Church in Fall River, MA, on July 9, 2003, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Bicentennial Lecture Series.
James Perreira – Fall River’s Role in the Civil WarJames Perreira presents his research on the Civil War and Fall River, Massachusetts. Recorded at the First Congressional Church in Fall River, MA, on August 13, 2003, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Bicentennial Lecture Series.
Dr. Philip T. Silvia Jr. – Immigrant Response to Mill LifeHistorian Dr. Philip T. Silvia Jr., author of Victorian Vistas, speaks on “People of Pride: Immigrant Response to Mill Life Challenges in 19th Century Fall River.” Recorded at the First Congressional Church in Fall River, MA, on July 15, 2003, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Bicentennial Lecture Series.
Susan Harkness – Education in Fall RiverSusan Harkness presents a talk on “Education in Fall River, Massachusetts.” Recorded at the First Congressional Church in Fall River, MA, on August 12, 2003, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Bicentennial Lecture Series.
Edwin Dunbaugh – The Old Fall River LineRenowned author Edwin Dunbaugh gives a talk on “The Old Fall River Line” in Fall River, Massachusetts. Recorded at the First Congressional Church in Fall River, MA, on July 23, 2003, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Bicentennial Lecture Series.
Joseph Feitelberg – An Evening at Battleship CoveJoseph Feitelberg gives a talk titled “An Evening at the Battleship Cove” in Fall River, Massachusetts. Recorded at the First Congressional Church in Fall River, MA, on August 20, 2003, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Bicentennial Lecture Series.
Mary Blewett – Fall River Mills in the Gilded AgeHistorian Dr. Mary Blewett, author of Constant Turmoil: The Politics of Industrial Life in Nineteenth-Century New England, gives a talk titled “The Fall River Mills in the Gilded Age” in Fall River, Massachusetts. Recorded at the First Congressional Church in Fall River, MA, on July 30, 2003, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Bicentennial Lecture Series.
Andrew Lizak – The Elimination of Dangerous Railroad Crossings in Fall RiverHistorian Andrew Mann Lizak presents a talk titled “Before, Then & Now: The Elimination of Dangerous Railroad Crossings in Fall River.” Recorded at the First Congregational Church in Fall River, MA, in 2005, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Robert Kitchen – The Fall River Cotton CentennialRobert Kitchen presents a talk titled “The Fall River Cotton Centennial.” Recorded at the First Congregational Church in Fall River, MA, in 2005, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
The Hidden Divide: The Struggle for the Quequechan WatercourseMultiple presenters, including William Kenney, Al Lima, John Friar, and Jay J. Lambert, present a talk titled “The Hidden Divide: The Struggle for the Quequechan Watercourse.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, in 2009, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Stefani Koorey – Myth-Busting Lizzie A. BordenDr. Stefani Koorey, editor of the three-volume The Trial of Lizzie Borden, presents a talk titled “Myth-Busting Lizzie A. Borden: Facts on the Life of an Enigmatic Woman.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on August 14, 2009, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Lizzie A. Borden Lecture Series.
Ricardo Rebelo – Lizzie Borden: Myth & MediaRicardo Rebelo presents a talk titled “Lizzie Borden: Myth & Media.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on November 2, 2009, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Lizzie A. Borden Lecture Series.
Kim Dennis – Lizzie Borden: Her Side of the StoryPsychic Kim Dennis and journalist Donna Gray present a talk titled “Lizzie Borden: Her Side of the Story.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on October 19, 2009, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Lizzie A. Borden Lecture Series.
Annette Holba – Lizzie Borden as “Conscious Pariah”Dr. Annette Holba presents a talk titled “Lizzie Borden as ‘Conscious Pariah’: A Discussion about Private Life.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on August 28, 2009, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Lizzie A. Borden Lecture Series.
Robert Kitchen – The Cotton Centennial: The Biggest Party Fall River Ever ThrewRobert Kitchen presents a talk titled “The Cotton Centennial: The Biggest Party Fall River Ever Threw.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on June 29, 2011, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Philip T. Silvia Jr. – Terrorism Rides the Rails into Fall RiverDr. Philip T. Silvia Jr., author of Victorian Vistas, presents a talk titled “Terrorism Rides the Rails into Fall River.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on June 22, 2011, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Jay J. Lambert – The Story of Fall River’s 1811 MillHistorian Jay J. Lambert presents a talk titled “The Story of Fall River’s 1811 Mill.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on June 15, 2011, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Rory Raven – Wicked Conduct: The Murder of Sarah CornellHistorian and author Rory Raven presents a talk titled Wicked Conduct: The Murder of Sarah Cornell. Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 30, 2013, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Philip T. Silvia Jr – Fall River’s First Base BallistsIn his first of six Fall River baseball talks Dr. Philip T. Silvia Jr., author of Victorian Vistas, speaks about the early days of professional baseball and Fall River’s many connections. Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on August 6, 2013, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Marc Belanger & Al Lima – Industrialization of the Lower Quequechan ValleyHistorians and authors Marc Belanger and Al Lima presents a talk titled “Industrialization of the Lower Quequechan Valley.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 23, 2013, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Robert Kitchen – When the Circus Came to TownCircus historian Robert Kitchen presents a talk titled “When the Circus Came to Town: The History of the Circus in Fall River.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 16, 2014, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Philip T. Silivia Jr. – Fall River’s Homegrown Professional BaseballistsIn his second of six Fall River baseball talks Dr. Philip T. Silvia Jr., author of Victorian Vistas, speaks about Fall River natives who became professional baseball players, from the 1800s to the early 1900s. Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 23, 2014, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Philip T. Silvia Jr. – Fall River Professional Baseballists of the Mid-1890sIn his third of six Fall River baseball talks Dr. Philip T. Silvia Jr., author of Victorian Vistas, speaks on Fall River’s professional Baseballists of the Mid-1890s — “Glory Days and the Big Frenchman.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 22, 2015, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Stefani Koorey – Historic Fires of Fall RiverHistorian and author Dr. Stefani Koorey presents a talk on her book titled Historic Fires of Fall River. Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 20, 2016, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Robert Kitchen – A Rose by Any Other NameCircus historian Robert Kitchen presents a talk about the life of Rose Wentworth, known as “the only lady rider turning somersaults,” titled “A Rose by Any Other Name.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 13, 2016, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Philip T. Silvia Jr. – New England League IndiansIn his fourth of six Fall River baseball talks Dr. Philip T. Silvia Jr., author of Victorian Vistas, speaks about “The New England League Indians (1946-1949) and Major League Baseball All-Star Play at Fall River Stadium.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 26, 2016, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Philip T. Silvia Jr. – Baseball InterviewsDr. Philip T. Silvia Jr., author of Victorian Vistas, speaks to Bino Strollo, Bill Hawkins, Bob Tripp, and Fred Lavoie —all Fall River baseball players. Recorded on site with the assistance of Fall River Community Media in 2016.
Stefani Koorey – The Quasquicentennial of the Borden MurdersBorden historian Dr. Stefani Koorey presents a talk about the 125th anniversary of the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden titled “The Quasquicentennial of the Borden Murders.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 12, 2017, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Robert Kitchen – In the Good Old Summertime: Amusement ParksRobert Kitchen presents a talk about the local leisure parks titled “In the Good Old Summertime: Amusement Parks.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 28, 2017, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Philip T. Silvia Jr. – Fall River Pro Baseball in 1941 and the Korean WarIn his sixth of six Fall River baseball talks Dr. Philip T. Silvia Jr., author of Victorian Vistas, speaks about “Fall River Professional Baseball in the Year of Pearl Harbor & During the Korean War.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 25, 2018, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Robert Kitchen – Let’s All Go to the MoviesRobert Kitchen presents a talk about the Fall River’s movie theatres titled “Let’s all Go to the Movies.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on June 27, 2018, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
William Goncalo – The Cook-Durfee Ice House at InterlachenHistorian William Goncalo presents a talk about the ice house on Interlachen in Fall River titled “The Cook-Durfee Ice House at Interlachen.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 11, 2018, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Stefani Koorey – Spencer Borden and InterlachenHistorian and author Dr. Stefani Koorey presents a talk about the Spencer Borden family and his home, Interlachen, in Fall River titled “Spencer Borden and Interlachen.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 18, 2018, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
William Goncalo – Fall River Rocks: Landmarks, Stones, and StoriesHistorian William Goncalo presents a talk about the named rocks in and around Fall River titled “Fall River Rocks: Landmarks, Stones, and Stories.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 9, 2019, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Robert Kitchen – Downtown: Fall River from Sleepy Crossroads to Bustling City CenterHistorian Robert Kitchen presents a talk about the city of Fall River titled “Downtown: Fall River from Sleepy Crossroads to Bustling City Center.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 16, 2019, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
Philip T. Silvia Jr. – Could it be that Fall River’s Finest Year was 1953?Historian Dr. Philip T. Silvia Jr., author of Victorian Vistas, presents a talk titled “Could it be that Fall River’s Finest Year was 1953?.” Recorded at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, on July 30, 2019, as part of the Fall River Historical Society Summer Lecture Series.
