Ohio Artist Archibald Willard and the “Spirit of ’76”
Learn more about Archibald Willard, the Ohio artist who painted "Spirit of '76" to celebrate our nation's 100th birthday.
While organizing the correspondence files of the Archaeology Unit, our intern Emily Riggins came across a Christmas card addressed to former Curator of Archaeology Raymond Baby. It is a hand-made card from W. Byron Ireland & Associates and it dates to 1966.
That’s actually a significant date in the history of the Ohio Historical Society — and W. Byron Ireland & Associates played a key role in that history. They were the architects that designed the current Ohio History Center and the ground-breaking for construction began in 1966.
We wish everyone a happy holiday season and offer this card for your enjoyment.
Brad Lepper
