Record 2558/5355 Catalog Record Archives Exhibit Page Home Search Description  Colored postcard of "the Spirit of '76", also known as "Yankee Doodle", described as the most inspiring patriotic picture in America and hangs in the Town Fathers' meeting room in Abbot Hall. Painted by A.M. Willard, it was presented to the Town in 1880 by General John Devereux, whose son was the model for the drummer boy.

"the Spirit of '76" Abbot Hall, Marblehead, Mass. -Archives Catalog -Copyright Marblehead Historical Commission "Spirit of '76" COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ Contact the Marblehead Historical Commission for rights to use this image.

Rev. 2.0 2/2013 Contact the Historical Commission at 781-639-3425 or e-mail us (please include the "Object ID" number, not the Record Number)     historic@marblehead.org
Last modified on: February 22, 2013