Moton Legacy Campaign: Silver Team

Support Cainan Townsend‘s Family Legacy Challenge Team
and Moton Museum by donating!

Moton Legacy Campaign: Silver Team

Captain: Cainan Townsend

Cainan Townsend

We have heard the expression that we stand on the shoulders of giants, but here at Moton we get to walk alongside those giants in the preservation of their legacy. We are grateful to call them partners in our efforts to share this history as far as we can take it. Your support helps us to do that and to engage our descendant community for future preservation efforts.”

– Cainan Townsend

About the Moton Legacy Campaign

The Moton Family Challenge is back as part of Moton Live 2024!

The Moton Legacy Campaign continues the proud tradition of the Moton Family Challenge, a cornerstone of the museum’s mission to honor the families and school-aged children at the heart of Prince Edward County’s fight for civil rights in education from 1951 to 1964. Developed by Mrs. Joy Cabarrus Speakes, the Family Challenge raised over $400,000 and inspired countless supporters to make a difference. Now, the Legacy Moton Legacy Campaign offers a renewed opportunity to participate in this impactful mission.

While staying true to the values and spirit of the original challenge, the Moton Legacy Challenge introduces exciting new features, including an online platform and donor raffle, ensuring even more ways to get involved. By joining us, you are helping to preserve the legacy of sacrifice and transformation that shaped American education for all.

All donors will have the opportunity to win exciting prizes sponsored by local businesses, with winners drawn at the end of Moton Live.

Donation Levels

$50 donation = 1 raffle entry
$100 donation = 3 raffle entries
$200+ donation = 5 raffle entries 

To donate, visit the Moton Museum giving page at the button below and select “Moton Legacy Campaign” as your giving designation. Enter the name of the team you are sponsoring in the “What team are you sponsoring?” box.

Help us spread the word: Moton Live 2024

You can further support Moton Live 2024 by staying engaged with us throughout tour 12 week campaign. From now until our December Holiday Social, we’ll be sharing educational content, including interviews, panel discussions, and more, exploring the stories of resilience and hope that shape our legacy. Follow us on social media, share our posts, and give us a Like to stay involved and help amplify our message!

For more information about Moton Live 2024, visit MotonMuseum.org/Live.