From its beginnings as a rural outpost of the Plymouth Colony, the city grew to become the largest textile producing center in the United States during the 19th century, with over one hundred mills in operation by 1920.

The Fall River Historical Society is Where History Matters. We are dedicated to collecting and exhibiting artifacts relative to the history and multi-cultural people of Fall River.

The mission of the Fall River Historical Commission (FRHC) is to identify, document, and protect Fall River’s historic resources, to increase public awareness of Fall River’s heritage and the value of historic preservation, and to do so with not only the guidance and council of the Massachusetts Historical Commission but also by interacting ...

The Fall River Public Library preserves and provides access to materials that document the history of Fall River. The Fall River Room is our dedicated space for local history materials, including city archival records, books on Fall River and New England history, works on genealogy, postcards, and special collections such as the Lizzie Borden ...

2021年9月12日 · Fall River is a historic town in Massachusetts. Settled in the 17th century, it eventually became a booming mill town in the 19th century and is most famous for being the scene of the unsolved Borden murders in 1892. The following is …

The most comprehensive assemblage of views of Fall River and its people, our photograph collection documents the changing landscape of the city’s public and private spaces, its cultural development, and the faces of its inhabitants. Included are thousands of images in various formats dating from the dawn of photography to the late-20th century.

2024年5月19日 · This tour was developed by the Fall River Office of Tourism under Mayor Carlton M. Viveiros in May 1985 to showcase the extraordinary architecture of the Highlands Historic District in Fall River. The Highlands Historic District is …

A myriad of items dating from the 19th to the 20th century can be found in our local history collection, which documents various aspects of the city’s rich past and includes objects and architectural elements, several of which are unique in nature.

2024年3月16日 · In tracing the history of Fall River, Massachusetts, we uncover a narrative of industrialization, immigration, labor struggles, and cultural diversity. From its pivotal role in the textile industry to its vibrant immigrant communities and labor activism, Fall River’s history reflects the broader themes of economic development, social change ...

2023年7月18日 · If you picture a historical society as a dark sleepy place filled with old objects in display cases, you’re in for a big surprise at Fall River Historical Society (FRHS). Yes, the FRHS is a museum that’s been dedicated to preserving the …