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.
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.
Read MoreGreenwood 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.
Read MoreGreenwood 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.
Read MoreGreenwood 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."
Read MoreThough not in Oklahoma City, the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center offers free admission for Oklahoma residents once a month on "Freedom Fridays." The museum highlights the history behind the Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921, which resulted in the death of hundreds of Oklahomans over two days.
Read MoreThe Greenwood Rising Museum in downtown Tulsa is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, highlighting the city’s Black history and the legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The museum has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors since opening in 2019, offering both locals and tourists a chance to engage with a pivotal chapter in American history.
Read MoreOn a recent Friday, about a dozen Tulsa Police Academy cadets visited the Greenwood Rising museum. Upon entering they stood face to face with bold lettering on the museum’s walls. Visiting Greenwood Rising became a part of the academy’s curriculum in 2021, shortly after the center opened amid national reckoning on racial violence and police brutality. The goal is to help incoming officers understand the history of the neighborhood they will serve and to acknowledge how TPD aided the white mob that descended on Greenwood during the massacre.
Read MoreThe visitor experience at a local museum just got better. Greenwood Rising History Center in downtown Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District will now have six interactive kiosks for visitors to use. The kiosks feature touchscreen timelines, slideshows, and maps.
Read MoreArvest Bank and Greenwood Rising officially launched the Greenwood Rising Debit Card today at a special event at the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center. The celebration included remarks from both organizations and a $30,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation to support Greenwood Rising’s operations and educational programming.
Read MoreThe Tulsa community is invited to reflect on the history of the Race Massacre at a candlelight vigil hosted by Greenwood Rising, Sunday night. Honor the past, learn from it, and contribute to a shared healing.
Read MoreGreenwood Rising will display a new marker as part of the Oklahoma African-American Historic Trail, honoring Black Wall Street and Black frontier towns. Installation is set for spring.
Read MoreThe Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (The Center) has announced the finalists for the 2024 Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards. The ONE Awards is the only program in the state honoring excellence in nonprofit service and awarding each finalist a grant.
Read MoreBank of America announced that Greenwood Rising has joined its Museums on Us program. Starting August 5 and 6 and continuing during the first full weekend of each month, Bank of America cardholders may now access the Greenwood Rising history center for free.
Read MoreFrom the hidden history of Lower Manhattan to Wimbledon's other past, a growing number of small, vibrant museums are helping communities understand their neighborhoods' stories. Greenwood Rising is regarded as one of the best hyperlocal museums across the world.
Read MoreNearly 300 items from HBO’s set-in-Tulsa “Watchmen” series are on the auction block and some of the proceeds will go to Greenwood Rising in Tulsa.
Read MoreRaymond Doswell, Ed.D., has just moved to Tulsa when he meets for coffee at Chimera Cafe to discuss his new role as executive director for Greenwood Rising.
Read More“We are looking forward to Dr. Doswell’s experienced leadership and expertise in the museum industry as we work to build a visionary strategy and implementation plan for this great institution,” Jessica Lowe-Betts, chairwoman of the Greenwood Rising Board of Directors, said in a news release.
Read MoreGreenwood Rising announced a new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The Bloomberg Connects app, available for download from Google Play or the App Store, makes Greenwood Rising accessible for either onsite or offsite visits through photo, audio, and video features.
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