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The Society's extensive collections contain artifacts relating to
the rich and varied history of the city of Fall River, with an emphasis
on nineteenth-century decorative arts. Artifacts are displayed in
period room settings, as well as in exhibits designed around specific
themes. Among these are: an exhibit detailing various practices
of mourning, which figured so prominently in the nineteenth-century
lifestyle; the "Old Fall River Line" of steamships; and
a rotating exhibit of clothing from the Society's extensive costume
collection.
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Our archive contains a library of genealogical materials and an
extensive manuscript collection pertaining to local history. The
Society also maintains an extensive photograph collection of several
thousand images dating from the dawn of photography. Included are
artifacts and manuscripts relating to the life and trial of Miss
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VICTORIAN
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
The Fall River
Historical Society celebrates the holiday season with its Annual
open house in the Victorian manner. Beginning the Saturday before
Thanksgiving through December 30, the museum and shop are open Monday
through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday
from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Society is closed on Thanksgiving
and Christmas, and will close at 12:00 noon on Christmas Eve.
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Click HERE for
more information about the Victorian Christmas
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