Trail of History

Trail of History From their locations, you can see the city which they helped create.

The Trail of History is located near uptown Charlotte in Midtown and follows the restored and vibrant Little Sugar Creek greenway pedestrian zone along Kings Drive between 7th street and Morehead Street. VISIT THE TRAIL OF HISTORY

Greenway parking:

Elizabeth Park
1100 E Trade St

Thompson Park
1129 E 3rd St


The Charlotte Trail of History (TOH) is a privately funded nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that identifies, raises funds, selects nationally recognized bronze sculptors, and installs life-size statues 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. 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. 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.

Join us in Elizabeth Park as we unveil the newest sculpture on Charlotte’s Trail of History, honoring Dr. George and Mar...
10/10/2026

Join us in Elizabeth Park as we unveil the newest sculpture on Charlotte’s Trail of History, honoring Dr. George and Marie Davis, two remarkable educators whose work transformed education in Charlotte and across North Carolina.

Dr. George Davis was a pioneering professor and educator at Biddle Institute (now Johnson C. Smith University). At the same time, Marie Davis spent her career as a teacher and principal, championing educational opportunities for African American children in Charlotte. Together, they also helped expand educational opportunities for teachers and supported the development of Rosenwald Schools across North Carolina.

Celebrate their extraordinary legacy and the lasting impact they made on generations of students, educators, and communities.

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09/13/2026

Meet the sculptor behind our next statue project, artist Joey Bainer 🏹 Sculptor 🥁 from Loveland, Colorado. The incredible bronze statue of educational pioneers Dr George & Marie Davis will be unveiled late October in Elizabeth Park on the in Midtown Charlotte on the Little Sugar Creek Greenway 🌳

Just a little over a month until we unveil our next sculpture along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway in Midtown Charlotte...
09/13/2026

Just a little over a month until we unveil our next sculpture along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway in Midtown Charlotte!

In this behind-the-scenes look at the Trail of History’s newest scu...

Hey Scotland National Team fans, we heard what you did in Boston. We have statues in Charlotte too. Just sayin.....
06/18/2026

Hey Scotland National Team fans, we heard what you did in Boston. We have statues in Charlotte too. Just sayin.....

05/29/2026

Q: How do you get a bronze sculpture that weighs several hundred pounds transported from Texas to North Carolina and then into the ground? A: VERY CAREFULLY!

Enjoy this BTS timelapse taken over the course of several hours at the Charlie Sifford installation a few weeks ago.

The foundry drove the statue across many states in a trailer and our friends at Harmon Construction Services, LLC did a wonderful job getting the work of Emmanuel Gillespie safely in its permanent home! This representation wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Truist Championship

05/10/2026
05/06/2026
05/06/2026

The unveiling serves as the launch of Truist Championship Tuesday, an expression of the tournament’s ongoing commitment to meaningful impact in Charlotte

04/17/2026

We are just over 2 weeks away from unveiling sculpture 12 on the & we couldn’t be more proud to partner with to bring the legendary golfer, Dr. Charlie Sifford’s legacy to life on the during Championship week.

Born in Charlotte, NC, Dr. Sifford was the first African American person admitted into the

This is Emmanuel Gillespie’s second time creating a sculpture of Dr. Sifford 🏌🏾‍♂️⛳️

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