Gallery

April 2024–Updated photos expected by the end of the month to show the remarkable detail that has been refined and added to over the winter.

Historical artist and sculptor Tom Gallo of North Carolina created this small-scale model of the Lee monument on which our final statue will be based. While there are still some minor changes to be made before the model is finished, we are excited to show you the tremendous progress and superb detail so far.

The model stands about 40” tall x 48” long and is a great representation of the original statue. With the technology available today, it can be digitally mapped and enlarged or shrunk and the details can be reworked before molds are made for the casting process. Once the model is finalized, we plan to have miniatures cast and made available to help with our fundraising effort.

The only significant difference between Tom Gallo’s model and the original statue is the belt buckle. The original had a double hook buckle. The model has a Virginia belt buckle, which is historically what Lee wore in his full dress uniform.