The Moton Museum continues to put the safety of our staff, volunteers, visitors, and community first. Since first closing our doors to the public in mid-March ahead of official guidance
Moton Announces Reopening Guidelines
Category: Articles
Civil rights history tells us who loses when schools are closed
This opinion piece authored by Moton Managing Director Cameron Patterson appeared in the online local opinion section of the Washington Post on June 1st, 2020. This opinion piece delivers a
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Jones and Lee Awarded 2019 Family Challenge Scholarships
Miss Ellis LaVonna Jones of Farmville, VA, granddaughter of Mrs. LaVonna Lyles and Miss Nia Shamar Lee of Rice VA granddaughter of Mrs. Irene Hurt each received a $2500 merit-based
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Moton Museum selected for National African American Museums Cohort
The Robert Russa Moton Museum is one of seven museums selected to participate in the inaugural initiative connecting African American museums across the country, offering guidance around increased institutional capacity
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Mrs. Joy Cabarrus Speakes Honored
The Moton Family Challenge & Friends honored Mrs. Joy Cabarrus Speakes (pictured-left) on August 11th for her volunteer work with the Moton Museum. Mrs. Speakes was honored for being