 Abbot
Hall
sits on high ground, over looking the town and helping townspeople
keep time. It also houses the historic painting by Archibald McNeal
Willard (1836-1918) "The Spirit of '76." This is also
home to town offices, a gift shop, museum and function hall. |
 "The
Spirit of '76"
Abbot Hall is open year-round:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday:
7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday:
8:00am - 1:00pm
(Memorial Day to Labor Day: 8:00am - 5:00pm)
Saturday:
9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm |
|
In
Market Square is the Old Town House, built in
1727. It pre-dates Boston's Faneuil Hall and has been an official
town building ever since. It was the departure point for volunteers
for all wars from the French-Indian War through the 19th century.
|
 At
the entrance to Marblehead Harbor is Fort Sewall,
established in the mid-17th century. Originally rough earthen barriers
constructed by the town against sudden attacks from the sea during
the French and Indian Wars, the grounds were improved to house the
Revolutionary garrison in underground barracks which still exist
today. Fort Sewall is a great place to picnic and watch the action
on the harbor. |
|  With
over 14 miles of coastline, Marblehead has a number of beaches,
each of them unique and interesting. From the long sand beach
at Preston Beach, to the cobble stone covered Goldthwaite
and the sheltered, quiet Grace Oliver's beach.
|
 Every
year hundreds of people flock to Marblehead Neck to watch the passing
sailboat races. Here you will find Marblehead Light.
Not your traditional lighthouse, it was built in 1895 and possesses
its own charm. |
