Charlotte Trail of History

The Trail of History is a privately funded 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 2005 to recapture and preserve the significance of key people who contributed to the history, growth, and development of Mecklenburg County by erecting larger than life representative statues along the urban section of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway.

The bronze statues are dedicated and placed on the Little Sugar Creek Greenway between Morehead and East Seventh Streets. 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, Thad Tate, and Dr. Annie Alexander. From their locations, you can see the city which they helped create. The goal of each statue site is to contribute to the experience of public space by attracting pedestrians, improving and animating public space, expressing local identity, and developing community spirit through interactive art.