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Are you seeking a space to express yourself freely and celebrate your liberation? Look no further than the annual Tulsa Juneteenth Festival on the historic Greenwood Ave in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This festival is about creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone to come together and celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. The festival celebrates the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to take control of the state and free all enslaved people. This day, Juneteenth is the longest-running African-American holiday and serves as a reminder of the ongoing work towards freedom for all. At Juneteenth, they believe in holding space for celebration as a pathway to Healing. They want to provide a communal space for everyone to come together and enjoy living in the present moment.

Did you know that the Tulsa Opera was the first performing arts organization established in Oklahoma? It's true! Since 1948, the Tulsa Opera has been producing exciting and innovative musical performances that have helped to put the city on the map as a hub of world-class culture. Based on the feedback they've received from the patrons, it's clear that the opera is an essential part of Tulsa's DNA. Suppose you're looking for a night of breathtaking opera classics with stunning costumes and sets. In that case, you will want to experience the incredible performances by Tulsa's talented opera singers at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Book your tickets today and experience the magic for yourself.

Visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. It's a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the life and legacy of Will Rogers, America's favorite satirist and cowboy poet from the Great Depression era. Will Rogers originally purchased the 20-acre land as a retirement estate but unfortunately passed away shortly after. Today, the Memorial Museum houses the world's most extensive collection of Will Rogers memorabilia, including his entire collection of writings. In fact, in 2015, Gordon Kuntz generously donated the second-largest collection of items to the museum, which includes one-of-a-kind movie posters, movie stills, books, correspondence, and much more. You can easily spend hours touring the museum and learning about Will Rogers' life, wisdom, and humor.

If you're looking for the best way to explore downtown Tulsa, look no further than Tulsa Tours. These local pros offer a variety of walking tours that cater to your interests and budget. Head to their tour office in the Philcade, an Art Deco landmark built by oilman Waite Phillips, to get started. You'll love browsing their collection of vintage Tulsa postcards and pennants, dating back to when Tulsa was known as the World's Oil Capital. One of the most popular tours among visitors is Architecture & Art Deco. This tour explores the fantastic architecture of Tulsa and delves into the meaning behind ornamental details found in the city's most storied buildings. You'll see styles ranging from Neo-Gothic to Art Deco to Modernism and even gain exclusive access to a dazzling Deco lobby normally closed to the public. For locals, the Tunnel Tour is a must-see. This tour takes you through the interior corridors of historic office buildings, where you'll learn about the rich history of these buildings and the oil men who built them.