MA, USA
Abbot Hall
Government Building
Marblehead's town hall since 1876, notable for housing Archibald Willard's painting "The Spirit of '76." The painting depicts a fifer, drummer, and flag bearer marching through battle and has become one of the most recognized images of the Revolution. The selectmen's meeting room displays the painting alongside other town artifacts.
What Happened Here
The models for the painting were reportedly based on real people from the region. Whether the painting's popular association with Marblehead is historically precise remains debated.
Visiting Today
Address
188 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, seasonal weekend hours
Admission
Free
Accessibility
Main floor accessible; painting viewable from accessible area
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