In 1754, Gov. Robert Dinwiddie presented Norfolk with a ceremonial mace made of silver. As Gov. Dunmore burned Norfolk in 1776, the mace was buried to ensure its safe keeping. It was returned to the Clerk of Court in 1790 only to buried again during the Civil War. After the war, the mace was on displayed and lost, only to be discovered in a litter pile. The mace was displayed in the Norfolk National Bank until 1989 when it was transferred to the Chrysler Museum where it remains. A replica is used for ceremonial functions and displayed in the Mayor’s office.
When did the mace go on display at the Chrysler Museum?
a) 1989 N 36 51.493 W 076 17.737
b) 1790 N 36 51.444 W 076 17.758