Learn about the history of Negro league baseball in Tulsa!

Join cultural historian W. Jacob Cornwell, for a free gallery talk. Cornwell created the Oklahoma Baseball Archive, which is currently on display in the exhibit "BLACK GOLD IN OIL TOWN" - now on view at 101 Archer. BLACK GOLD IN OIL TOWN details the rich history of Negro league baseball in Oklahoma, specifically Tulsa. The exhibit follows paid-to-play Black baseball games in Oklahoma that preceded statehood and examines the 100-plus year history that follows, including the game’s tie to the Tulsa Race Massacre, the history behind teams like the T-Town Clowns and the Tulsa Black Oilers, biographies on popular players like Satchel Paige, and examines the legacy that the league has left behind.

If you liked what you saw during the March First Friday, you'll enjoy this event.