Events

Longwood Authors Series Featuring Jacinda Townsend

Moton Museum 900 Griffin Blvd, Farmville, VA, United States

The Robert Russa Moton Museum is proud to host an evening with Jacinda Townsend as part of the Longwood Authors Series, an annual literary celebration that brings guest authors to share their work and connect with our community. This year, we are excited to have Townsend, the acclaimed author of Mother Country, winner of the

Moton Community Prayer Breakfast – April 2th, 2024

Moton Museum 900 Griffin Blvd, Farmville, VA, United States

Join us as we celebrate the 12th anniversary of Moton Museum's Community Prayer Breakfast.  This series stands as the museum's longest-running program, fostering community bonds through reflection and prayer. The breakfasts, sponsored by Centra Southside Community Hospital, offers a unique opportunity for individuals from all walks of life to unite in prayer, reflecting on topics

From Resistance to Resilience: Black Virginia’s Path to Freedom (Day 2)

Moton Museum 900 Griffin Blvd, Farmville, VA, United States

Join us for a unique collaboration between the Robert Russa Moton Museum and Patrick Henry's Red Hill in a compelling two-day event that connects the histories of our two sites by providing, in chronological order, Black Virginia’s path towards freedom. This event dives deep into the journey from the Early Republic to the Civil Rights

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