Monumental Task Committee, Inc.

What We Do

The Monumental Task Committee, Inc. is dedicated to repairing and preserving pieces of local New Orleans history, making the city more attractive and its history more accessible for both residents and visitors. Our area of focus is the preservation and care of the 245+ monuments that are located within the city limits. Since our inception in 1989, we have completed many successful restoration projects, but our work is far from complete! Our important projects are only possible through the generous support of countless volunteers, collaborators, donors and supporters. Want to know how you can help? Visit the Get Involved section of our site!

Some of Our Past Monument Restoration Projects

Henry Clay Monument

Description of Work:

Repatinated the bronze on the statue
Cleaned stone base
Trimmed trees
Painted surrounding fence

Benjamin Franklin Monument

Repatinated the bronze on the statue
Cleaned stone base

Jefferson Davis Monument

Extensive foundation work with help of Abry Bros. Construction
Repatinated bronze statue
Cleaned stone base
Scout Troop 312 painted fence
Installed new lamps and side walk with expertise of Boh Bros. and Frischertz Electric

Gayarre Place Monument

Cleaned statue and base
Located and reattached missing left hand

Col. Charles Didier Dreux.

Removed graffiti
Sculpted and attached new nose
Removed dead trees
Cleaned all stone

The Ninth Ward Victory Arch

Repatinated Bronze Plaques
Cleaned stone
Repaired fence
Regrouted Joints
Landscaped

WWII Monument
Banks Social and Carnival Club, Inc.

Extensive foundation work with the expertise and help of Abry Bros. Construction
Added fill soil with help of Boy scout troop 312
Cleaned stone
Removed dead trees

Samuel Lowenburg Monument

Removed graffiti
Cleaned stone
Added green landscape trough

Women's Army Corps Monument

Repatinated bronze
Cleaned stone