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Sundown: An Examination of Norman's History as a Racist Sundown Town

Sundown: An Examination of Norman's History as a Racist Sundown Town

This exhibit features primary sources such as newspaper articles and yearbooks from the 1890s through the 1960s, providing evidence of Norman's more than 70 years of exclusionary, white supremacist practices and discussing the various people and organizations that challenged those practices throughout the years.

Through July 30, the exhibit will also include a sub-exhibit from the Oklahoma History Center called "All-Black Towns of Oklahoma", which illustrates that, while early Oklahoma could be a hotbed of racism, it could also be a safe haven for black families at that time.

Important Note: This exhibit examines difficult topics and includes historical sources that use language that was common at that time but is offensive and inappropriate today. We have made efforts to redact the most offensive language and to display graphic descriptions only on our website of resources for further learning, but please be prepared for the possibility of experiencing discomfort while viewing this exhibit and exploring this important but ugly time in the history of Norman and Oklahoma.

Moore-Lindsay Historical House Museum
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM, every day through Oct 29, 2022.

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Moore-Lindsay Historical House Museum
405-321-0156
mlhhmuseum@gmail.com

Artist Group Info

mlhhmuseum@gmail.com
Moore-Lindsay Historical House Museum
508 North Peters Avenue
Norman, Oklahoma 73069
405-321-0156
mlhhmuseum@gmail.com