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The Spirit of ’76, originally titled Yankee Doodle, was painted by Archibald M. Willard, of Cleveland Ohio for exhibit in Philadelphia during the 1876 centennial celebrations.
"The Spirit of 76", located in the Selectmen’s Room of Abbot Hall in Marblehead, MA, was painted by Archibald M. Willard of Ohio. This painting symbolizing the spirit of the American Revolution, was exhibited at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia where it "stirred the heart of the nation".
Three most notable of several versions of “The Spirit of '76" painted by Archibald Willard are Marblehead's (top, in the Selectmen's Room, Abbot Hall); Cleveland's (left, in City Hall), and Wellington's (right, in the Herrick Memorial Library).
You’ll find information on museums and collections that are managed by the Commission, including the Maritime Museum, the Abbot Hall displays, the Selectman's Room, and the Sign Museum. You’ll also learn about Marblehead's most well-known painting, The Spirit of ’76 that can be seen in Abbot Hall.
Jul 16, 2024 · A group of college students brought history to life during a recent visit to Abbott Hall, delighting visitors and staff with their impromptu reenactment of the iconic painting “Spirit of ’76.” Abbot Hall docent Kira Kay recounted the event that took place the Saturday before Independence Day.
Nov 27, 2023 · Marblehead Massachusetts Abbot Hall painting on exhibit 1876 entitled The Spirit of '76.JPG 1,334 × 2,092; 506 KB
A guided tour of Abbot Hall, Marblehead’s fourth town meeting hall, whose corner stone was laid in 1876, the nation’s Centennial year. Be inspired by the life-size “Spirit of ’76” painting, explore historical scenes in WPA murals painted in 1934, and more.
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