The Clara Luper Civil Rights Center (CLCRC) was created to commemorate the legacy of Clara Luper and highlight the role Oklahoma City played in the wider struggle for Civil Rights.
Through exhibits, programming, and thoughtful interpretive experiences we will tell the story of Oklahoma’s civil rights history to honor the past, enlighten visitors today, and empower the next generation of leadership.
CLARA LUPER CIVIL RIGHTS CENTER
SITE PLAN
Spanning two and a half blocks along Martin Luther King Ave., the historic Freedom Center building and new construction facility will be connected by landscaping and outdoor storytelling elements to create a pedestrian friendly campus just south of the Adventure District.
The 17,694-square-foot Clara Luper Civil Rights Center is thoughtfully designed to serve as a community gathering place featuring:
• Three permanent exhibition galleries
• Two flexible classrooms
• Two event spaces
• Catering kitchen
• Board room
• Administrative suite
BUILDING AT A GLANCE
What is MAPS4?
MAPS 4 is Oklahoma City’s debt-free public improvement program funded through a temporary one-cent sales tax approved by voters in December 2019. The initiative will invest nearly $1.1 billion into projects that strengthen neighborhoods, improve quality of life, create jobs, and expand community resources.
The Clara Luper Civil Rights Center is one of the signature MAPS 4 projects, receiving a $25 million investment to create a world-class destination dedicated to preserving and sharing Oklahoma’s civil rights legacy.
The Clara Luper Civil Rights Center is more than a building—it's an investment in preserving history, inspiring leadership, and educating future generations.
Donate today to help build a lasting legacy.