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Tulsa’s Black Wall Street 1921 Massacre Self Guided Walking Tour

3.5(17)1 hour–1 hour 30 minTulsa
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Here in the Greenwood District, you'll find the true heartbeat of Tulsa—a place once known as Black Wall Street, where African American dreams soared, only to be shattered and rebuilt with unyielding courage after the nineteen twenty-one Massacre. Our tour will take you from John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park, along the streets of the historic Greenwood District, and end at the Greenwood Cultural Center, a living testament to the perseverance and achievements of Black Tulsans. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.

What's included

  • Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires.
  • Hands free, location aware, the tour plays as you walk
  • Walking Tour on our Walking Tour app in Tulsa

What's not included

  • No food or drinks
  • No admission, this tour is all outside
  • No Human guide, this tour is all on our walking tour app

Itinerary

  • The tour sends at the Greenwood Cultural Center where you can learn more about the riots, see pics and continue your journey.
  • The tour starts at the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park where you'll hear the story of John Hope, see the memorials, and the story of 1921. Then you'll be guided step by step through Tulsa.
  • The tour goes down Greenwood Ave stopping at sites linked to Black Wall Street and the 1921 Massacre.
  • The tour stops outside the Greenwood Rising: Black Wall Street History Center and you'll hear it's history, see the quotes and learn about it.
  • You'll stop outside the Vernon AME Church in Tulsa, the only place that still exists after the 1921 Massacre.
  • The tour goes down Black Wall street, stopping at sites linked to the 1921 Massacre, and telling the story and history of Black Wall Street.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

The tour starts at the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park where you'll hear the story of John Hope, see the memorials, and the story of 1921. Then you'll be guided step by step through Tulsa.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

  • English audio
Tulsa’s Black Wall Street 1921 Massacre Self Guided Walking Tour