What is Oak Grove Cemetery?
Oak Grove Cemetery is a historic cemetery established in 1855 and located in Fall River, 1.5 miles from the Lizzie Borden House, at 765 Prospect Street. The cemetery boasts ornate gothic revival architecture, such as the elaborate arch at its entrance made from locally sourced granite.
Tour Details and FAQ
Q: Where does the tour meet?
A: Inside the cemetery, near the entrance
Q: How far is the cemetery from the house?
A: 1.5 miles.
Q: Do you offer transpiration to the cemetery?
A: No, all parties are responsible for their own transportation. This is a walking tour inside the cemetery. You can either walk there from the house, drive and park nearby and then walk to
the cemetery or take a ride share.
Q: How much walking is involved?
A: 1 to 1.5 miles.
Q: Are Tours Held Rain or Shine?
A: Yes. If the tour is cancelled for any reason, we will inform you.
Q: Will we visit the borden graves?
A: Yes, and much more.
Q: When is the cemetery open?
A: Hours are subject to change, but currently they are open from 7am to 3pm daily, and until 7pm on Tuesdays.
Guided Tours
- 90 Minutes
- Monday - Friday at 11am
- Weekends at 1pm
- Special Tuesday evening tour - 5:30pm
Established in 1865, Oak Grove Cemetery is Fall River’s premier burial ground, filled with the city’s most notable individuals, including the most infamous. Explore the final resting places for Fall River’s elite and notorious on our official Lizzie Borden Oak Grove Cemetery Tour. Tours are held daily at 1 p.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. on weekends, and a special evening tour on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. We’ll take you to the gravesites of the Borden family, where you’ll have the opportunity for photo ops with the tombstones of the members of one of the nation’s most brutal murders.
Learn more about the ghostly residents of Oak Grove Cemetery, and remember to add an EMF Reader to your package to get the most out of your cemetery tour. For the ultimate Lizzie Borden experience, be sure to book your stay at the Lizzie Borden House and brave a night in the home where the horror happened.
Self Guided Tour
Join us as we guide you through the hallowed grounds of the historic Oak Grove Cemetery, to visit the burial places of the Borden family and many more prominent figures from Fall River’s history.
Narrated audio, text, and images will accompany each stop along the tour, as the app guides you through the cemetery.
This App tour will transform your phone into a tour guide and take you through all of the notable locations in Oak Grove Cemetery.
