If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! As a lover of cultural history, visiting the Greenwood…read moreCultural Center has been high on my must-see list and it exceeded every expectation. On the way home from our 49th Hammond Batts Family Reunion, we stopped in Tulsa to visit family, and I knew it was the perfect opportunity to bring the kids to Greenwood to walk the streets of what was once known as Black Wall Street and to truly connect with our legacy. Let me tell you nothing compares to being here. The Greenwood Cultural Center is a powerful, sacred space that preserves the brilliance, resilience, and tragedy of one of the most prosperous Black communities in American history. At its height, Black Wall Street was home to over 10,000 Black residents and boasted more than 600 Black-owned businesses, including 21 churches, 21 restaurants, 30 grocery stores, a hospital, a library, a bank, two movie theaters, and even a private airplane. Yes, you read that right a private plane in the 1920s! In just 18 brutal hours during the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, an estimated 1,200 homes were burned, and over 35 square blocks of the Greenwood District were reduced to ashes by a white mob. The destruction caused an estimated $1.5 to $2 million in property loss at the time which would be over $30 million today. The human and economic toll was immeasurable, yet the story was buried for decades. Ms. Rebecca, our guide, brought the experience to life. She was brilliant, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable the kind of person who makes history stick. We later found out her mother has worked at the center for over 30 years, and that love and dedication radiated from every corner of the space. Her storytelling made us laugh, cry, and reflect. This place is not just a museum. It's a promise to never forget and to keep building. I'm already making plans to return for Juneteenth, which I hear is unforgettable here. If you're anywhere near Tulsa, even for a layover, make your way to the Greenwood Cultural Center. Bring your kids, your elders, your friends. This is not just Black history this is American history. Period. #NeverForgetGreenwood #BlackWallStreet #LegacyAndLearning #FamilyMatters #GreenwoodStrong

Once a year hospice volunteers have a fundraiser in which they sell tickets at $100 per person for…read morean all you can eat and drink dinner. The food is provided free by local restaurants, so the cost of the food isn't taken out of the $100 donation. The entire donation is tax deductible. The highlights of the buffet are oysters and beer, but there's a large variety of offerings from restaurants, including meatballs from Roosevelt's and bread pudding from Charleston. There's wine and pasta and fancy appetizers from a variety of local eateries. Many people donate things for a silent auction and a raffle, which increases the amount raised for hospice. It's a fun evening and a good cause. I hope you will consider being a part of it next year. Unless we die suddenly, we are likely to need the services of hospice eventually. This is a way of giving it forward and having a great time doing it.

I have taken 2 cooking classes now at Turkish Raindrop House. They advertise them on Facebook and…read morethey occur every other Saturday. The first class I took covered Turkish food. The one today was taught by Itizk Levin and featured Jewish cuisine. Both times have been fun and at the end of class they have a dining area set up to eat. The women organizing the class are incredibly nice and everyone interacts and enjoys the afternoon. They also host other type of events such as coffees and brunch. Grab your girlfriends or husband and experience another culture and have some delicious food!

Almost every Friday they have a "Friday Social"... And all the women make dinner... dessert and…read morethen they show a movie. The food is different from week to week and always delicious! Sharing a conversation over tea or coffee is part of their culture and makes your visit that much more personal. I totally recommend attending at least one event here over the next year if you haven't... May 3rd is Turkish Festival. Take cash and you can try lots of different Turkish food!

This is a wonderful Art Deco site, built in 1929. The building was designed by B. Gaylord Noftsger…read moreof Oklahoma City. I love the brilliant polychrome terra cotta ornamentation. Home Depot bought the site in the 90s, thankfully saved the facade and rebuilt a building for a million dollars! Way before my time, I read this site was McNulty Baseball Park where Babe Ruth and the Yankees played! I also didn't know the building had been Club Lido in the 30s. Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway performed there! It is in all the Art Deco books!

The Broken Arrow Museum is a wonderful museum that was built to honor the brave men & woman who…read moreproudly served their country & it's a place of preservation to our American history. All branches of the military are represented - Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard, Special Forces, etc. And there's special areas of dedication to Oklahomans who served!!! I can only imagine how proud their family and friends must be! The museum is located on the Main Street in Broken Arrow and adorned with flags in front. The inside is very well kept and has several rooms and hallways filled with wartime memorabilia. It's a must-see for residents and travelers of all ages. There's so much history in one place, not to mention, the staff enjoys interacting with visitors and sharing great stories. Visit this nostalgic sight and take a walk back in time! You'll want to return with others and share your experience!

A cultural treasure on Main Street in the Rose District. Items from the days of Indian Territory…read more Tours and exhibits for schools and young children. Some are interactive displays. Experience an early school room, city jail, dentist office. Today was a free day in honor of Virginia and Paul Johnson.

I attended a Food Truck Inspection event and this was my first time in this venue. It was hosted by…read morea few local organizations and it was everything an event could need. I'm not sure if there was a kitchen but there were restrooms, a stage are and plenty of space for people to fill the room. I would definitely consider renting this spot for an event in the future and I'm with it being located in East Tulsa, it is fairly easy to get to since it is right off of 21st street and highway 169.

What a powerful message of uniting people, ingenuity of language development, and preservation of…read moreNative American history! The gentleman was extremely knowledgeable with fascinating facts. It is immaculately clean and professional displayed. Bathrooms are spotless and clean. It is worth the time to stop and learn the history and embrace the culture of unity, academic acceleration, and dignitary level negotiation for the sake of evolving the quality of life for the people.

Nice little detour off I40. Great spot if you need to stretch your legs and have a meal. There is…read moreplenty of space to walk around and view the beautiful landscape and a part of history. A building has been built around Seqouyah's cabin to ensure It's continued survival. This cabin is a little out of the way so if you are in a time crunch I suggest you skip it but if you have time it is worth visiting this free piece of history.

I have been looking forward to the official opening ever since I heard about the concept of Casa de…read morela Cultura (House of Culture). In Mexico, most cities have a place that's considered a cultural hub and a place where everybody can access different art forms. In my hometown, I attended dance, painting, literature and music workshops free of charge and open to the public. The idea is to promote the arts and make it accessible to everyone. They have their own physical space now, right next to Morelos, who donated it. As soon as you walk in, there's a beautiful mural painted by Vinny Avendaño, who intentionally portrayed various generations and the joy of our culture. There are various rooms used for classes and workshops and they are still building out one room with wooden floors for dancing. It is a treasure to now have this concept in Tulsa, where younger generations can be exposed to our culture. They have various initiatives, including a Mariachi program in various schools, Ballet Folklórico Dance classes, Danzón classes, Piñata making classes, and Cine de Oro Night. They also offer guitar and painting classes and have a specific initiative focused on older adults (Casa de los Abuelos/Grandparents' House). Their next event is a Mexican folkloric dance show in Muskogee.

I love this store. It always has the coolest toys. Different kinds of dishes, glasses. Pillows…read more Hoodies. Veggie Tail movies. Boots. Got to love a good boot. I love this store.

i went to the mostly clothing focused thrift store yesterday with the primary motivation of…read moredropping off some clothes as a donation. the donation dropoff is as convenient as i've seen at any place, with the dropoff location being an open window with a ledge counter, on the northeast exterior of the store, with the window having been open every experience i've had visiting the store during operating hours. furthermore, having travelled a little out of the way to dropoff the donation, i'd decided to shop in the store while i was there. although i've been to the store before to browse for miscellaneous clothing, i looked with more intention yesterday for clothing from the specific brands featured at the retail store where i'm working. and though i did not find any clothes by the specific for which i'd searched, i found a couple good quality, decorative hats to give as gifts, as i've found a hat is a clothing item that serves as an appropriate gift when you are uncertain about the size your recipient wears. and lastly, as commentary to the overall quality and selection at the store, i'll say the selection is large and good quality, though leaning toward one of a kind, miscellaneous clothing, especially regarding shirts, rather than specific brands. and further, the store offers a variety of products alongside the clothing, including assorted household appliances, books, and home decor.