Recent Media on the Grandma Gatewood Statue Project.

Many thanks to those who are helping us promote the Grandma Gatewood Project. If you see press or create a blog post, please let us know. We want to recognize you and the article. CBS 19 News Project underway to honor ‘Grandma’ Gatewood August 6, 2024 Charlottesville, VA Blue Ridge Outdoors Two Statues Will honor Grandma…

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Grandma Gatewood Statue Project on PBS Radio Ohio

Thank you PBS Radio Ohio for creating such a wonderful segment about Grandma Gatewood and the statue project.  Great Interview with Paul Maxwell, from Ohio Valley Memory Gardens in Gallipolis, Ohio, who started this project  Give a listen. Don’t forget to donate, and share about this project.

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A Hiking Stick, History, and Love of Family

Grandma Gatewood with her walking stick

From The Sculptor’s Studio Many like to see my posts because it feels like they are watching over the shoulders of the artists.  Welcome to my studio. Connections—There is no doubt that I feel connected to Grandma Gatewood. Our connection comes from our love of the woods and hiking, and I hope from our desire…

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Grandma Gatewood Statue Project | Where Will Grandma Gatewood Be On The AT?

When sculptor Bridgette Mongeon and Paul Maxwell from the Ohio Valley Memorial Gardens first got together about the project of a sculpture of Grandma Gatewood, the idea was to create one sculpture that would sit on Grandma Gatewood’s Grave. Bridgette also longed to bring Grandma Gatewood back to the Appalachian Trail. Two sculptures are easy.…

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Grandma Gatewood Statue Project | Brainstorming

Friday night was Grandma Gatewood night at my studio. I invited some members of The Houston Women’s Hiking group. Everyone has been so encouraging on the group. They have been posting their stories about the AT and sharing their thoughts on Grandma Gatewood, her pose, clothes, etc. Wanting to keep them in the loop, I…

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