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Category: News

A Commonwealth Recognition: 75 Years of Student-Led Impact

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Jill Ahmad

Today, the Commonwealth of Virginia officially recognizes the 75th Anniversary of the 1951 Moton High School Walkout. Through a proclamation issued by Governor Abigail Spanberger, April 23, 2026, honors Barbara

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PRESS RELEASE

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Jill Ahmad

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barbara Rose Johns Day Observance Marks 75 Years of Student Activism; Moton Museum Announces July 25 Community Gathering A Moton Family Reunion: Past, Present, and Future Community

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Press Release

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Jill Ahmad

Robert Russa Moton Museum joins the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for historic investment in Virginia history museums As part of the celebration of America’s 250th, the Virginia History

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Virginia Association of Museums Conference 2026 Highlights

Posted on March 31, 2026 (April 8, 2026) by Jill Ahmad

  The Robert Russa Moton Museum was grateful to be part of this year’s Virginia Association of Museums (VAM) Annual Conference in Colonial Williamsburg, hosted by the nation’s largest state

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Inclement Weather Announcement: Moton Museum Closed Monday 16, 2026

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Jill Ahmad

Due to severe weather expected in our area today, the Robert Russa Moton Museum will be closed Monday, March 16, 2026, out of an abundance of caution for the safety

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Museum Hours 12PM - 4PM Mon. - Sat.
434.315.8775
[email protected]