SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2026 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM
HYATT HOTEL TULSA DOWNTOWN
Please join us on August 8, 2026 for Greenwood Rising’s 5th Anniversary Celebration Gala at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Tulsa. As Greenwood Rising marks five years of preserving the legacy of Black Wall Street and shaping future generations through education and engagement, this milestone evening will celebrate the organization’s impact, progress, and vision for what comes next.
In honor of our upcoming five-year anniversary, Greenwood Rising is introducing new membership benefits. Join our community of supporters committed to preserving and sharing the story of Black Wall Street for future generations. Your partnership helps advance our vision for social justice and racial reconciliation.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Join Greenwood Rising for the next Books for Thought program of 2026 featuring journalist and author Carmen Fields in conversation about her book Going Back to T-Town. Fields will explore the life and legacy of her father, legendary bandleader Ernie Fields, offering a powerful look at Tulsa’s rich musical history and the broader story of African American culture and resilience in the Jim Crow era.
Greenwood Rising will offer free admission to the History Center on the 2nd Friday every month for Oklahoma residents. “Freedom Fridays” is a partnership between Greenwood Rising and TTCU Federal Credit Union.
Bank of America cardholders can enjoy free admission to the Greenwood Rising History Center on the first full weekend of each month by presenting their BOA card. Terms and Conditions apply.
The Greenwood Rising VR Learning launch is part of Boeing’s grant partnership with Greenwood Rising. In 2021, Boeing awarded Greenwood Rising a multi-year, $500,000 grant that included funding for the Youth Leadership Forum and the virtual reality learning platform.
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For the past 25 years, Bank of America has offered our cardholders free general admission to more than 225 cultural institutions in cities across the United States during the first full weekend of every month. Museums on Us is available to Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders.
Patrons must present their BofA card and photo ID at the front desk. Discounts do not apply to online sales. Discount applies to one adult, senior, or military ticket per transaction.
Josue de Paula and Zyhir Hope tour the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center to learn about the Tulsa race massacre.
The museum’s free-admission program now runs monthly through December, opening the doors wider for Oklahoma residents. Previously, the program ran for six consecutive weeks during February and March to amplify Black History Month. This year, leaders shifted to a second Friday of every month model to give families more flexibility.
Greenwood was once one of the most prosperous Black communities in America, built through entrepreneurship, self-determination, and a strong network of more than 300 Black-owned businesses. Its destruction in 1921 devastated lives, homes, and generational wealth, but the legacy of Black Wall Street remains central to Tulsa’s story and to the ongoing work of remembrance, restoration, and renewal.
Greenwood Rising invites guests to step into the 1950s for an immersive Green Book Experience on March 9, featuring a guided history center tour, catered meal, and theatrical performance inspired by the travel realities Black Americans navigated during segregation. With live performances by Mike McUsic and Sonya R. Wallace, the evening offers a powerful, interactive look at the role of the Negro Motorist Green Book in preserving safety, dignity, and movement.
Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center will offer free admission to Oklahoma residents once per month on "Freedom Fridays," starting Feb. 13. Dr. Raymond Doswell, executive director of Greenwood Rising said, "We hope Freedom Fridays will inspire local and regional neighbors to experience Greenwood Rising during Black History Month, and all year."
Celebrity emcees Becky Dixon and J.C. Watts, Jr. will host the gala, which promises to be a fun and exciting evening featuring dance, music, and an address by Mara Gay, celebrated journalist and New York Times editorial board member.
General admission tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase through Eventbrite.
