Our work is complete. Now we celebrate.
The Reynolds Restoration Project is a collabortative effort between Camp 19, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Lancaster Cemetery. As of September 23, 2026, we have raised 100% of our $15,000 goal. THANK YOU!
Project encompassed full family plot
Rehab and stabilize obelisk
Rehab and stabilize John Reynolds' obelisk by filling deep cracks in base
Cracks in base filled with restoration mortar
Repair deep cracks in John Reynolds' obelisk
Cracks in base filled with restoration mortar
Cracks in base filled with restoration mortar
Repair deep cracks in John Reynolds' obelisk
Cracks in base filled with restoration mortar
Repair deep cracks in John Reynolds' obelisk
Cracks in base filled with restoration mortar
Stabilize ground beneath and around John Reynolds' obelisk
Base was leveled on a tamped gravel base
Obelisk was leveled on a tamped gravel base. Artillery shells reverted to correct side of monument.
Confirm condition/stability of Admiral Reynolds' marker
No work required on Admiral's gravesite.
Confirm condition/stability of Captain Henry D. Landis' marker
Landis marker base leveled on a tamped gravel base
Confirm condition/stability of Major Samuel M. Reynolds' marker
No additional work required on Major Samuel M. Reynolds' marker
Confirm condition/stability of Quartermaster General of Pennsylvania James L. Reynolds' marker
James Reynolds marker leveled on tamped gravel base
Stabilize ground and reset stones
Stabilize ground and reset stones
Topsoil added for stability and headstones reset on a gravel base
Stabilize ground and reset stones
Stabilize ground and reset stones
Topsoild added and stones reset on gravel base
Stabilize ground and reset stones
Stabilize ground and reset stones
Stabilize ground and reset stones
Headstones throughout the plot are leveled on a tamped gravel bed.
Repair and reset cradle headstones
Repair and reset cradle headstones
Repair and reset cradle headstones
Base leveled on tamped gravel base and cradle reset
Repair and reset cradle headstones
Base leveled on tamped gravel base and cradle reset
Repair, reset, and replace granite coping
Repair, reset, and replace granite coping
Repair, reset, and replace granite coping
Repair, reset, and replace granite coping
Repair, reset, and replace granite coping
Broken coping provided additional support and remortared
Broken coping provided additional support and remortared
Repair, reset, and replace granite coping
Repair, reset, and replace granite coping
Coping reset and realigned on all sides
Coping reset and realigned on all sides
Coping reset and realigned on all sides
Coping reset and realigned on all sides
Vases had base leveled on a tamped gravel bed, re-pin and reset as needed
Work completed
Work completed