EXPERIENCE
THE SPIRIT OF GREENWOOD
This isn't your usual history tour. You'll take a one-of-a-kind and informative tour of Tulsa's historic Greenwood neighborhood. You'll explore the streets of what was once one of America's wealthiest Black neighborhoods before being destroyed by the Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921. When you book the extended tour, you will visit areas with historical significance to the events of 1921. You will see the influence of "Urban Renewal" on the area in the 1960s and 1970s. Finally, we'll talk about initiatives to restore respect, repair, and reparation to the Historic Greenwood District. Join us for a memorable, educational experience. The Real Black Wall Street Tour is the only tour company owned and run by black descendants of the Tulsa massacre.
Don't forget to order your copy of the book America's Black Wall Street.
TOUR THE REAL
BLACK WALL STREET
01.
1 1/2-HOUR TOUR
02.
2-3-HOUR TOUR
03.
25+ GROUP TOURS
A distinctive outdoor guided tour of the area referred to as "Deep Greenwood." A walking excursion that lasts approximately one and a half hours. As we visit the historic markers along the way, we will engage in thought-provoking dialogue. The total distance covered is approximately four blocks. We strongly recommend that you acquire our most recent publication, America's Black Wall Street. For additional information, simply clcik the "books" link on the website. For information on the outdoor meet up location, and the payment method, please refer to the frequently asked questions section on the site.
Note: We have 3 person minimum, but there is a possibility of being added to a pre-existing tour if availble. We are not a service of the Greenwood Cultural Center. However; we fully support the Historic Institution. Go to the FAQ section to answer most questions.
This two-hour plus tour is divided into two parts. Walking and traveling (caravan) are included. A unique guided tour of "Deep Greenwood." The walking tour lasts around an hour and a half. We will visit historical markers, and engage in thought-provoking discourse. The second portion will take us to various locations that shed more light on Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Massacre. For example, the internment camps, the Drexel Building, where Dick Rowland is falsely accused of attacking a white female in an elevator, and so on. The extended tour will leave an indelible impression on you. We strongly recommend that you acquire our most recent publication, America's Black Wall Street. For additional information, simply click the "books" link on the website. For information on the outdoor meet up location, and the payment method, please refer to the frequently asked
questions section on the site.
Note: We have 3 person minimum, but there is a possibility of being added to a pre-existing tour if availble. We are not a service of the Greenwood Cultural Center. However; we fully support the Historic Institution. Go to the FAQ section to answer most questions.
Choose tour option 1 or 2. Please contact us for discount eligibility and availability for your customer experience. Also send any important details about your group. Advise if you are arriving via charter bus, school bus etc.
We strongly recommend that you acquire our most recent publication, America's Black Wall Street. For additional information, simply click the "books" link on the website. For information on the outdoor meet up location, and the payment method, please refer to the frequently asked questions section on the site.
Note: We are not a service of the Greenwood Cultural Center. However; we fully support the Historic Institution. Go to the FAQ section to answer most questions.
BOOK YOUR TOUR
All tours are booked on a by-appointment-only basis. Please fill out the form below; one of our schedulers will check for availability. You will receive an email confirming whether or not your tour time and date requested is open for booking. If you have questions you would like to address before you book your tour, please send us an email at info@realblackwallstreettour.com or text us at (918) 829-4213.
MICHAEL D. GREEN
The Chief is very knowledgeable in the subject of Black Wall Street. His tour was very informative and you feel as though you are getting insider information. I would recommend this tour to any interested in the history of The Greenwood District of Tulsa.
I could truly go on and on about everything we learned on this tour but I really think it’s something everyone should prioritize as far as places to visit in Tulsa.
U.S. SENATOR CORY BOOKER
I felt the pain as i touched the scarred and charred bricks of a great community. A community that thrived. We are here because of the folks that never gave up on the dream of America.
The Best 2 hour Tour In America
By doing the guided Greenwood Black Wall Street tour, you get all of the deeper insight and personal connection. So if you’re hesitating on the guided tour because you don’t usually like group tours or going at someone else’s pace – let me tell ya. As someone who hates both group things with strangers AND going at someone else’s pace, the guided tour was AMAZING.
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Dear Chief Amusan:
On behalf of the United States Department of State-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), please accept this letter thanking you for being so generous with your time and sharing the important history during your well documented and tremendously educational guided tour of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street. Your tour was a great contribution to the participants’ successful IVLP program in Tulsa. The group that you hosted was from various countries in Africa, and they along with their French language interpreters and liaisons were thoroughly pleased with the knowledge and information that was shared with them.
The report prepared and submitted by the liaison team to the Office of International Visitors at the Department of State indicated that the tour was a highlight of their visit to Tulsa as well as a highlight of their entire program in the United States.
Thank you for all that you do, and we wish you continued success. I certainly look forward to another opportunity for another IVLP group to visit Tulsa and participate in one of your tours.
With kind and best regards,
Jacquelyne Conley
Senior Program Officer
International Visitor Leadership Program
JOANN BROWN
This was the most informative tour. It was on my bucket list since early 2000 when I first heard of this massacre. We were anxious to find out what was left out of history books and Chief delivered. Our tour was almost 4 hours. I highly recommend booking the full tour.
The best treatment I received was through my tour guide, Chief, from The Real Black Wall Street Tour. He gave me a personalized 1:1 tour of Black Wall Street, which included driving around to understand the scope of how large the Black community was prior to the Massacre. Chief recommended many Black-owned spots to check out. community.
TESTIMONIALS
MEET THE OWNER
Chief Egunwale Amusan was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is a descendant of 3 survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre. Chief Amusan is the author of "America's Black Wall Street", The Untold Story of Broken Treaties, Black Resistance, Political Fear, and Sacred Ground. Amusan is the Executive Producer of the groundbreaking documentary "Oaklawn" which takes a deep dive into the 1921 mass graves investigation. Amusan is featured in the award-winning WNYC studios podcast Blindspot (Tulsa Burning), as well as the Emmy Award Winning documentary "Dreamland"
Amusan is featured in Essence magazine as a Social Entrepeneur creating social change in the communuty.
Chief Amusan developed an extensive digital version of The Real Black Wall Street Tour for National Geographic's "2892 Miles To Go Tulsa."
Chief is the owner of The Real Black Wall Street Tour LLC. This family-run business is committed to telling the history of Greenwood from the perspective of its descendants and survivors.