Greenwood Rising Black Wall St. History Center OK 74120

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Larry Love

The Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street Museum is a MUST SEE for all races in my opinion. The 1921 Tulsa Massacre is such a sad event in US history, but it has to be told & known about! When I was a kid in the 80s, I dont ever recall reading about this in school history books, so learning about it in past decades helped make sure I visited this museum on the 100th anniversary of the event in 2021. I ended up visiting here again in 2024 & supporting the museum again, taking tons of photos & videos inside and along the historic sections of Greenwood. The museum did a magnificent job with photos, videos, & holographic images of the old Black Wall Street compared to now. The information & facts are really important to see as well! The holographic barbershop section & the home fire sections of the museum are top notch! To many people, the information & history here will your mind away! The history about the businesses destroyed, rebuilt, the information about Sundown Towns & how an interstate completely gutted part of the community is real as well. I will probably stop here again this year when I take my Route 66 road trip. Thank you for building this museum & not forgetting about this piece of history.

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Stephanie Corte

Excellent museum overall. As soon as we entered, the staff gave us a warm and educational welcome to this deeply emotional space. The transition between each gallery was seamless. The variety of interactive pieces was great. The overall telling of this dark part of Tulsa history was immensely impactful. It leaves you with a lot of information and productive next steps for how to incorporate your learnings into your own community. This is a museum that everyone living locally or just visiting should make a point of stopping by.

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Lori Castillo (LoriSaysSo)

I traveled from San Antonio, Texas to Tulsa to spend some time with my sister, who now lives there. Black Wall Street was the number one place we all wanted to visit. I knew about the history and the horror of what happened, but I was not prepared for how deeply Greenwood Rising would move me. From the moment I walked in, I could feel the weight of what happened here—the injustice, the cruelty, the loss. As I walked its halls, the air felt thick with sorrow, pride, and strength. I found myself heartbroken, and proud all at once. The injustice laid bare here is impossible to ignore. Tears came easily. Anger did too. But what stayed with me most wasn’t the pain. The greater story behind the museum is love—unyielding, radiant love—from those who survived and those who now speak their truth with grace. The love in the faces of those who lived through the horror, the love in the voices of the people who tell their stories today. Their strength, their grace, their resilience… it’s breathtaking. Walking through Greenwood Rising felt like standing inside a living prayer. The beauty of Greenwood isn’t in what was destroyed, but in what endures—the human spirit, luminous and unbroken.This is not just a museum - it's a heartbeat made visible. It’s not just history—it’s spirit. It’s survival. It’s proof that love can rise even from ashes. Every exhibit feels like a whisper from the past saying, “We are still here.” If you are ever in Tulsa, Oklahoma, do yourself a favor and take the time to tour Black Wall Street. Bring your heart with you. You’ll leave with it changed.