In the southwestern corner of Richmond, Virginia’s Capitol Square, at the intersection of Ninth and Franklin Streets, the red brick Bell Tower has stood since 1824. It was once used for a guard house and the bell warned of fires. During the Civil War, the bell sounded when Federal troops approached the city. More recently, it was an office for Lt. Gov. Charles S. Robb (1978-82), and the Capitol Square Preservation Council. It now serves as a Visitor Center for Virginia Tourism.
Virginia’s new, rockstar Lieutenant Governor!
Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax stayed long after the 2018 Inauguration was over in order to greet citizens.
This is the ceremonial mace, historically a symbol of authority and power, currently in use in the Virginia House of Delegates. The mace is Edwardian-style in silver, with a 24 karat gold wash. It is reinforced with wood, and has four sections with designs of oak leaves, acorns, and flowers that resemble the Virginia state flower, the dogwood.
The mace was made in England in 1938 and passed through several owners before being purchased by an art dealer. It was purchased by the Jamestown Yorktown Foundation and presented to the House in 1974. Each day that the House is in session, the mace is placed in the House chamber by the sergeant-at-arms. When not in use, the mace is on display in the old hall of the House of Delegates.
January 13, 2018 – The Inauguration of Governor Ralph Northam
Virginia State Capitol Building
New Years Eve, National Harbour, MD
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