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Museum · Tulsa, Oklahoma
Greenwood Rising (Black Wall Street History Center)
History center of the Greenwood district, Tulsa’s Black Wall Street, destroyed in the 1921 racial massacre, with immersive rooms about the neighborhood before, during and after the violence.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Greenwood Rising (Black Wall Street History Center)
In the early 20th century, the Greenwood district in north Tulsa gathered hundreds of Black-owned businesses, from shops and hotels to professional offices, cinemas and newspapers. The prosperity earned it the nickname Black Wall Street.
Between May 31 and June 1, 1921, white mobs attacked the neighborhood, killed residents and burned about 35 blocks. The death toll is uncertain and remains under research. The massacre was little remembered outside the city for decades.
Greenwood Rising opened in 2021, on the centennial, at the corner of Greenwood Avenue and Archer Street. The rooms recreate a period barbershop, show holograms and projections about the days of violence and end in a space dedicated to the neighborhood's rebuilding and reflection.
On Greenwood Avenue, sidewalk plaques mark businesses that were destroyed and those that were rebuilt after 1921.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one hour to one and a half hours.
Best time
In the morning, on open days. The center usually closes on Mondays.
How to get there
It is on North Greenwood Avenue in the Greenwood district, a few blocks from downtown Tulsa and the Tulsa Arts District, within walking distance.
Tip
Buy a timed ticket in advance. Combine with the walk along the Greenwood Avenue plaques.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Greenwood Rising (Black Wall Street History Center)
What was the Tulsa massacre of 1921?
The attack by white mobs on the Black Greenwood district between May 31 and June 1, 1921, which killed residents and destroyed about 35 city blocks.
How long does the visit to Greenwood Rising take?
From one hour to one and a half hours.
On which days is Greenwood Rising open?
It generally opens Tuesday through Sunday. Check the website for hours before you go.