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Ghent Historic District – The Torchbearers Statue loop from Monticello

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United States

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Norfolk

Ghent Historic District – The Torchbearers Statue loop from Monticello

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Ghent Historic District – The Torchbearers Statue loop from Monticello

01:50

7.30km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Train Station

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1.01 km

Botetourt Foot Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The U.S. Customs Service, established by the First Congress in 1789, is the oldest federal agency.

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1.05 km

The sculpture consists of several figures: a young man on horseback grasps a torch handed to him by a fallen comrade. The pictorial symbol: the torch being passed – a motif of surrender, responsibility, perseverance, and courage.

A poem written by the artist's husband, Archer M. Huntington, is engraved on the base. The poem is also titled "The Torch Bearers."

Significance for the Site / Impact

The figure serves as a striking focal point and symbolic greeting in the plaza in front of the Chrysler Museum of Art. It visually prepares visitors for the art within.

Through its size and heroic character, the sculpture conveys a sense of dignity, permanence, and cultural significance.

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1.32 km

Chrysler Museum of Art

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Originally founded in 1933 as the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences, the museum is now named after Walter Chrysler Jr. who donated a large portion of his personal collection.

With free admission and free parking this is a must visit for any art lover visiting Norfolk. Just be aware the museum is closed on Mondays.

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