Oaklawn Cemetery will be closed to the public for the duration of the excavation. During the course of their work, experts intend to work daily excluding weekends. Hours may fluctuate based on the weather and daily tasks.

The archaeological work is expected to take upwards of four weeks. The forensic work and other specialized analyses will continue thereafter until completed.

Drones and aircraft are prohibited during the course of the work, and videography/photography of human remains is also prohibited.

Interviews with field staff will be limited to the initial news conference, and any major updates will be communicated as warranted. Periodic, if not daily, updates will be posted to the 1921 Graves Facebook page, @1921Graves. The City has a videographer/photographer on staff who will also make photos available throughout the course of the excavation online at: www.cityoftulsa.org/1921Graves.

The City is also coordinating with Greenwood, North Tulsa and 1921 Race Massacre Descendants to allow for community volunteers to be on site to assist with certain tasks and be a part of the excavation work.

Individuals who want to volunteer are asked to fill out the volunteer form online at: https://forms.office.com/g/cCbiYcE5Sn.