1921 Mass Graves Test Excavation Postponed In Tulsa

City officials say that due to the COVID-19 threat the test excavation for 1921 mass graves will be postponed until it is safe to continue.<br/><br/>

Monday, March 23rd 2020, 9:35 am

By: News On 6

City officials say that due to the COVID-19 threat the test excavation for 1921 mass graves will be postponed until it is safe to continue.

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The City says they received guidance provided by the University of Oklahoma, the team leading the research, to postpone the test excavation. The City will provide an update once a new date is scheduled.

For more information on the process, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/1921graves.

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