ELIZA TIBBETS STATUE FOUNDATION, INC.

Low-angle warm editorial photograph of the Eliza Tibbets bronze monument in Riverside against a soft golden-hour sky, rich terracotta tones, 35mm film texture.
Low-angle warm editorial photograph of the Eliza Tibbets bronze monument in Riverside against a soft golden-hour sky, rich terracotta tones, 35mm film texture.
Support Our Mission
Riverside Heritage

California's Citrus Gold Rush

In 1873, Eliza Tibbets planted two historic navel orange trees in Riverside, single-handedly sparking California's legendary agricultural gold rush. Today, our foundation preserves her bronze monument, protects local history, and inspires future generations of civic leaders.

Close-up of ripe navel oranges hanging from branches with vibrant green leaves, warm sun-drenched backlight, shallow depth of field, 35mm film texture.
Close-up of ripe navel oranges hanging from branches with vibrant green leaves, warm sun-drenched backlight, shallow depth of field, 35mm film texture.
Explore Her Story
Pioneering Spirit

One Woman's Persistent Care

Eliza Tibbets was a progressive visionary whose persistent care nurtured the roots of California's citrus empire. Her pioneering spirit transformed a dusty desert outpost into a thriving cultural hub, establishing a lasting legacy of innovation, stewardship, and community development.

We actively honor her memory by maintaining her historic bronze monument in downtown Riverside, developing local school history curricula, and hosting public heritage events that connect our agricultural past with a bright future.

Active Stewardship

Preserving Living History

1873

The year Eliza planted Riverside's first historic navel orange trees

10,000+

Local school children engaged through our interactive history programs

100%

Donor-funded stewardship ensuring the bronze monument stands preserved forever

Fund the Legacy

Tend the Roots of History

Your tax-deductible donation directly funds the permanent preservation of Eliza's monument, interactive school heritage tours, and civic leadership programs across Southern California. Join us in keeping Riverside's rich history alive for generations.