The Trail of History is a privately funded non profit 501(c)(3) corporation which identifies, raises funds, selects nationally-recognized bronze sculpturists, and installs life size or larger bronzes commemorating the lives of important people to the history of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. The bronze statues are dedicated and placed on the Little Sugar Creek Greenway between Morehead and East Seventh Streets between Kenilworth Road and Kings Drive. From their locations you can see the City which they helped create. All statues on the Trail of History have been privately funded and represent a diverse and exciting series of individuals, including Civil Rights Leader Julius Chambers, Catawba Chief Haigler, Captain James Jack, Thad Tate, and Jane Wilkes.
By the end of 2022 we will have dedicated and unveiled 14 bronze statues along the Greenway with the help of donations of over two million dollars! This is one of the most creative projects in the entire United States. No others are like it or exist in other cities. This is a legacy project which our children will visit as part of their education and appreciation for the diversity of people who helped make Charlotte unique. You can participate and be remembered, too.
Board of Directors
Dr. Tony Zeiss, Chairman
Educational Consultant
Scott Syfert, Vice Chairman
Moore & Van Allen
Al Brown
Partners for Parks, Inc.
Natalie Centeno
Dixon Hughes Goodman
Gwen Cook
Mecklenburg Co. Parks & Recreation
Dr. Keith Cradle
Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff’s Office
Lauri Eberhart
Apollo Sports & Entertainment Law
George Edmiston
Carolinas Investment Consulting
Julie Fogg
Albemarle Corporation
J. Ron Hankins
Community Volunteer
Tyrone Harmon
Harmon Construction Services
Kendall Kendrick
Linen Agency
Charles Jonas
Foundry Commercial
Jason Lackey
Capital One
William H. McNair
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick
Dan Nance
Artist
Beth Poovey
LandDesign, Inc.
Matthew Ridenhour
Fidelity Information Services
Dr. Gary Ritter
Central Piedmont Community College
Hon. Chase Saunders
SaundersLaw, PLLC
David Taylor
Harvey B. Gantt Center
Bernie Washington
Novant Health
David Zimmerman
Southern Shows Inc.
Community Partners


