Greenwood Rising

10/21/2026

✨ Another celebrity visit to GR!

This past Saturday, Greenwood Rising was thrilled to welcome actress, comedian, and singer Bette Midler ()! 💫 She was in Tulsa to accept the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize and took the opportunity to stop by Greenwood Rising for a visit.

We’re honored to welcome visitors from all walks of life to explore, learn about, and connect with the rich history of Greenwood! 🖤💚

10/21/2026

Early Closing Notice

Greenwood Rising will be closing early at 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 22nd. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to plan your visit accordingly.

Thank you for your support! 💚

10/19/2026

We may be a little late to the party, but we couldn’t let the opening of Rudisill Regional Library go by without extending a warm welcome to the neighborhood! 📚✨

The Greenwood Rising Leadership Team recently stopped by to explore the new facility, and we were thoroughly impressed! We especially loved the thoughtful touches throughout the space that honor the rich history and legacy of the Historic Greenwood District.

A huge thank-you to Keith Jemison for the warm welcome and wonderful tour!

Haven’t visited yet? Be sure to stop by and check out this beautiful new addition to the neighborhood!

10/16/2026

🍂 There’s a little fall in the air today, and we’re celebrating with our fall apparel collection! 🍁

Our hoodies and sweatshirts are available exclusively online, while long-sleeve tees can be purchased both online and in person at Greenwood Rising.

Get cozy for the season and shop your favorites at greenwoodrising.myshopify.com!

10/14/2026

🚨🎟️ Ticket sales end tonight at 6 PM! 🎟️🚨

Don’t miss The Green Book Experience, presented by Greenwood Rising on Monday, October 19th at 5:30 PM! Join us for an unforgettable evening of history, storytelling, and culture. ✨

Purchase your ticket using the link in our bio before it’s too late!

10/12/2026

Thank you to The Oklahoma Eagle for the feature! The Green Book Experience is happening next Monday, October 19th at 5:30 PM. Ticket sales end soon so be sure to reserve your spot today. Use the link in our bio to get your ticket!

An immersive historical experience is coming to Greenwood Rising Oct. 19. The Green Book Road Trip takes you from Los Angeles to Black Wall Street.

10/09/2026

We were honored to speak at the Grove Rotary Club this week about Black Wall Street and the history of the Greenwood District. Telling this story all across Oklahoma and beyond is so vitally important to our mission. We'd like to extend a special thank you to Grove Rotary Club member, Pete Churchwell, who served as chairman of the Oklahoma Commission to Study the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 (Tulsa Race Massacre Commission) for the warm invitation.

10/05/2026

We've said it before and we'll say it again: You never know who might walk through the doors!

Yesterday, the Greenwood Rising team had the pleasure of welcoming actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish () to the History Center.

Thank you, Tiffany, for stopping by to learn more about Tulsa’s rich and important history. We’re always excited to share the story of Greenwood and the legacy of Black Wall Street with visitors from near and far!

10/01/2026

That’s a wrap!

This past Monday marked the final session of our Housing Readiness and Wealth Pathways Series, presented in partnership with Bank of America and

We hope everyone who joined us walked away with valuable information, resources, and a better understanding of the pathway to homeownership.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and made this series a success! We’re grateful to have shared this experience with you.

09/28/2026

🚗✨ History is hitting the road!

Step into the world of the Green Book with Greenwood Rising! 🎭🍽️

Join us for an immersive evening of storytelling, live performance, food, and history as we bring the stories of Black travelers during the Jim Crow era to life.

📅 Oct. 19 | 5:30–7 PM
📍 Greenwood Rising

🎟️ Grab your tickets using the link in our bio & experience the story!