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Spirit of '76, Abbot Hall, Marblehead MA | |
| The famous patriotic painting captured the glory of the American Revolution on its centenary anniversary. | ||
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Abbot Hall (tel 781-631-0000), on Washington Street, dominates Marblehead from a hilltop, readily visible as you drive into town—you can hardly miss its red-brick clock tower. Abbot Hall is a handy reference point during your visit, as its tower is visible from most points in town. Enter the building and turn left for the Selectmen's Meeting Room (town council) to find Archibald M Willard's marvelous patriotic painting, The Spirit of '76. The dramatic painting fills most of the far wall of the room. It's now protected behind glass, a necessary security measure. To the left as you face the painting, take a look at the deed by which the Indians transferred ownership of the land of Marblehead to the British newcomers in 1684. |
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Above, detail of The
Spirit of '76 in Abbot
Hall, Marblehead MA.
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