Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Andrew and Abby Borden were killed in the house in August 1892; Lizzie Borden was tried and acquitted in 1893 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
The Herald News (Oct. 15, 2024) reported Thrillist named the house the most haunted place in Massachusetts. Source: The Herald News.
CBS Boston (Oct. 2024) reported guests describe flickering lights and disembodied laughter. Source: CBS News Boston.
Then and now

Public access
Open to the public Open daily 10 am to midnight as an inn and museum (Lizzie Borden House); house tours run daily from morning through late afternoon, and ghost tours begin at 7:30 pm (Lizzie Borden House). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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