:: Gary Casteel ::

Monuments and memorials represent our past, the collective history of our forbearers. Those silent sentinels in city parks and on the battlefields speak of a different age told through the creative hands of long ago sculptors. This multitude of artwork, although erected in place for generations into the future, at times requires a general cleaning or corrective action due to vandalism. Working with local, state and the national government, Mr. Casteel has and can assist in these measures, whether it be stone or bronze maintenance and /or detail replacement. Mr. Casteel is available for consultation on any monument preservation project requiring quality workmanship. Please contact Mr. Casteel via email and explain your needs.

	The 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry monument at Gettysburg is currently being restored by Mr. Casteel. The restoration effort includes the sculpting and replacing of the horses ear and part of its bridal. The stone pieces were sculpted from Westerly, Rhode Island granite, as required by the National Park Service, in order to match the original monument material.

7th West Va. Infantry Monument, Gettysburg, Pa. Mr. Casteel is presently working with the National Park Service at Gettysburg to restore the monument honoring the 7th. Over the years, all four granite cannonballs that were once attached to the top corners of the shaft have been stolen through vandalism. In an effort to raise the funds to restore this venerable monument, Mr. Casteel, in cooperation with Valley Arts Publishing, has created 4 different art prints representing the W.Va monuments at Gettysburg. The funds raised through the sale of the prints, will insure the installation of the missing cannonballs.

Click here for information on how to help preserve the 7th West Va. Infantry Monument.