Nestled along Tampa’s Riverwalk, the Historical Monument Trail of beautiful bronze and marble busts and monuments will tell the story of many noteworthy people and the significant events that have shaped the history of Tampa and Hillsborough County. It will be many things: an educational tool for children and adults, for visitors and residents alike; a commemoration of our ancestors that have contributed so much to our life and culture today; and an inspiration to our entire community.

To make the Historic Monument Trail a reality, The Friends of the Riverwalk, in collaboration with the Tampa Bay History Center, established an esteemed group of local honorees and experts to designate six of Tampa’s ancestors as the first Honorees. Because this Selection Committee will continue in perpetuity, other of our influential ancestors will be added in the future. Ultimately, it is hoped that there will be more than 30 honored historical persons, two or three full-size statues, and numerous historic informational monuments spread along the length of the Riverwalk.

Please submit your historically significant events and people here.