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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Barbara Johns Statue Unveiled in U.S. Capitol
The bronze figure holds a tattered book in her outstretched right hand. Her mouth is slightly open – in the closing arguments of an impassioned speech to her classmates, urging
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Barbara Rose Johns Statue to Be Installed in U.S. Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Moton Museum Marks a Defining Moment Ahead of the 75th Anniversary of the 1951 Student Strike FARMVILLE, VA — December 15, 2025 — Barbara Rose Johns will
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Moton to Host Authors Grogan & Pearson in October
The Robert Russa Moton Museum in Farmville will host authors Brian Grogan (“A Little Child Shall Lead Them”) & Patricia O’Connell Pearson (““We Are Your Children, Too”) for two books events in October. Both events are free and open to the public.
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Moton Announces Projects to be Funded by $27,000 Moton Live Fundraiser
The Robert Russa Moton Museum in Farmville announced multiple projects to be funded by the more than $27,000 raised during Moton Live 2023, including the creation of new, free educational
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