The real life Lizzie Borden house is still standing today, so here’s what it’s used for

Right now it seems the whole world is taking another look at the case of Lizzie Borden, as Netflix is telling the story (albeit with a lot of dramatisations), in Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story. In the show, it depicts that Lizzie Borden killed her step mother and father, in the family house. 

For a start, that might not be entirely true, as Lizzie Borden was acquitted at her trial for the murders. The August 1892 killings still remain a mystery. But one thing is for sure, the Borden house, where Lizzie and her family lived, became a terrible crime scene. 

The home is still standing today, so here’s an update on what it’s like. 

 

 

 

 

 

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The real life Lizzie Borden house is a B&B and museum these days

The real life Lizzie Borden house has become one of America’s most visited true crime landmarks. Dark tourism is a huge thing, and countless visitors come to have a look at the scene of the unsolved murders. 

The home is located on 230 Second Street in the city of Fall River, Massachusetts. It’s a three-story house, and currently operates as the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast and Museum.

The bed and breakfast has been in operation since 1996. The museum offers daytime tours for anyone wanting to have a look around, and then there is also a chance for anyone, who doesn’t have a fear of ghosts, to stay overnight. Daily cemetery tours can also take you to pay your respects to the resting places of the Bordens. 

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As per the website: “Today, the meticulously restored Lizzie Borden House stands as a remarkable time capsule of late Gilded Age America, offering invaluable insights into 19th-century class dynamics, the evolution of the criminal justice system, the complex landscape of women’s rights, and of course, a place known for its unexplained haunting activity that’s earned a reputation as America’s Most Haunted House alongside its history. No matter your reason for exploring the Borden story, we welcome you.”

via The Lizzie Borden House

There are lots of different types of stays available, and prices start at around $259 per night. You can book the “Lizzie and Emma Suite” for up to four guests, which includes two rooms, the ones that once belonged to the sisters. The “Andrew and Abby Suite” can also home four people, and is where her parents used to sleep. 

You can also book the “John V Morse Suite” which is where Abby was found dead, or maid Bridget Sullivan’s old room. There are two further bedrooms you can sleep in. The B&B does also offer a package in which the entire house can be rented. 

Rooms include breakfast at an additional cost of $20 per person. Breakfast includes a mix of what the Bordens had of a morning, with a more modern and palatable appetite. “We excluded things like mutton and johnnycakes, which most guests dislike,” the business explains. “We serve pancakes, eggs, salad, bacon, oatmeal, and fruit.”

Throughout the year, the museum also holds a number of events. There are reenactments, dining events, and different storytelling shows. 

The website explains: “We are dedicated to sharing the true, evidence-based story of the 1892 tragedy and the unprecedented criminal ‘Trial of the Century’ that gripped the nation. Our tours invite guests to explore the stark class divides of the Gilded Age, the early days of crime scene investigation, and the strict societal expectations placed upon Victorian women. By preserving this incredible piece of the past, we welcome visitors from around the world to step inside and experience a true story that forever changed American history. And yes, it has a haunted reputation for a reason – but don’t let that scare you away!”

So, who’s brave enough? Book it if you dare!

Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story is available on Netflix now. For all the latest Netflix news and drops, like The Holy Church of Netflix on Facebook. Featured image via Netflix and Google Maps.