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- Explore the history of Greenwood at places like Greenwood Rising and John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park. Then, visit Black-owned businesses in the area like Cobbler Mom and Silhouette Sneakers & Art, bringing limited and authentic sneakers and streetwear to Tulsa since 2019.
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May 1, 2023 · Explore the Historic Greenwood District in Tulsa, OK and visit the attractions, shops, and restaurants that make up Black Wall Street today.
- Historic Greenwood District
A Must-See for Black History & Culture. Today, the Tulsa...
- Historic Greenwood District
A Must-See for Black History & Culture. Today, the Tulsa Greenwood District is one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in T-Town. Explore the history of Greenwood at places like Greenwood Rising and John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park.
- Greenwood Cultural Center
- John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park
- Vernon Ame Church
- Ellis Walker Woods Memorial
- Mabel B. Little Heritage House
- Mount Zion Baptist Church
- Black Wall Street Memorial
- Greenwood Murals
- Tulsa Race Massacre Memorial Tree
- Black-Owned Businesses
The Greenwood Cultural Center is the flame-keeper not only for Tulsa Race Massacre history but also for the Greenwood District's prosperous pre-massacre Black Wall Street era as well as its remarkable resurgence in the months and years following the tragedy. The nonprofit organization's mission is to promote, preserve and celebrate African American...
Dedicated as a Literary Landmark in 2018, the park honors John Hope Franklin, a historian, civil rights advocate, Oklahoma Cultural Treasure and Medal of Freedom recipient who died in 2009. The park memorializes the Tulsa Race Massacre with two large-scale works by renowned Denver sculptor Ed Dwight. At the park's entry, "Hope Plaza" is a 16-foot g...
Founded in 1905, the Vernon AME Church is the only standing Black-owned structure on Greenwood Avenue from the Black Wall Street eraand one of the few edifices to survive the race massacre. The historic landmark has been undergoing renovations, which include restoring the refuge room in the church basement where Black citizens sought safe harbor du...
An outdoor memorial at the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and John Hope Franklin Boulevard on the Oklahoma State University-Tulsa campus, it honors the first principal of Tulsa's Booker T. Washington High School. A labor of love developed over more than 30 years, the memorial includes a bust of Woods, an eternal flame and granite columns engraved...
Located on the grounds of the Greenwood Cultural Center, the Mabel B. Little Heritage House is the only home built in the Greenwood District in the early 1920sthat is still standing. It was originally built and owned by Tulsa Race Massacre survivors Sam and Lucy Mackey a few years after their previous home was destroyed in the tragedy. In 1986, the...
At the time of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Mount Zion Baptist Church was the newest building in Greenwood, having been dedicated on April 4, 1921, after five years of construction. Falsely identified as a warehouse for arms during the massacre, it was burned and mostly destroyed. The congregation was determined to rebuild in Greenwood, and after payin...
Dedicated during commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the race massacre, the Black Wall Street Memorial has carved in gleaming black stone the names of the hundreds of Black-owned businesses once nestled in Greenwood. Another slab details the millions in unpaid financial claims from the massacre. On the grounds of the Greenwood Cultural Center,...
Tulsa artist Chris "Sker" Rogers envisioned the mural that artist Donald "Scribe" Ross painted on the Greenwood Cultural Center wall in 2018. One of the first projects of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, which provided funding and support through the Greenwood Cultural Center, Armstrong said the striking painting has become world...
An American Elm that has been growing in Greenwood for nearly 100 years was officially designated the Tulsa Race Massacre Memorial Tree in an April outdoor ceremony as part of the centennial commemoration. The elegantly twisted tree outside Carver Middle School is meant to be a "living monument" to the resilience of the community. Information: http...
"We like to point people to the local Black-owned businesses ... when they're in town. So from getting a meal at Wanda J's (Next Generation restaurant) to visiting Black Wall Street Tees & Souvenirs to grabbing a coffee at Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge, you can certainly make a full day's itinerary around Greenwood when you come to learn about th...
Discover the heart of Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District, where a rich tapestry of history, culture, and community comes alive. From the echoes of 'Black Wall Street' to today's vibrant streets, join us in celebrating a legacy of strength, unity, and a vision for a brighter future.
Along with historic attractions, visitors today can also catch a Tulsa Drillers game at the ONEOK Field, see contemporary artworks at Living Arts Tulsa, and enjoy a variety of unique diners and eateries in the area.
- 131 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, 74120, OK
- (918) 585-2084
When visiting Tulsa, a must destination is the Greenwood Cultural Center just north of downtown. The area consists of the Greenwood Ave. site of the 1921 riot which saw the deaths of perhaps 300 black people. The district had been known as the Black Wall Street and was a successful business area with hotels, restaurants and shops.
Greenwood District is ranked #3 out of 11 things to do in Tulsa. See pictures and our review of Greenwood District.
