| The
City of Fall River lies in Southeastern Massachusetts at the junction of the Taunton
River and Mount Hope Bay. Once the textile capital of the world, this historic
city was founded as "Troy" in 1804. The
popularity of this name compelled the citizenry to dub their city "Fall River,"
in honor of the cascading falls of the local Quequechan River, in 1834. Some
years later the city gained international notoriety when a wealthy Fall River
businessman and his wife were purportedly murdered by their daughter. Ending in
an acquittal, the trial of Lizzie Borden continues to spark controversy to this
day, and has spawned a litany of books, articles, and even a Broadway show. But
most of all, Fall River is renowned for its rich cultural diversity and maritime
heritage. In addition to Battleship Cove, the city is home to the Marine Museum
of Fall River, as well as a plethora of fine ethnic restaurants. To
learn about all of the fun things to do in Fall River, follow this
link. Click here
for the City of Fall River's official website. |