Events

Barbara Johns Day & Moton LIVE Day of Giving Celebration

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

Join us for our Barbara Johns Day & Moton LIVE Day of Giving Celebration! We will begin with a lecture by Dr. Mike Utzinger focusing on the 65th anniversary of the closing of schools in Warren County, Norfolk, and Charlottesville at 11:00am. From 12:00p -4:00p we will have an open house with lunch, a screen

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

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

“KNOCKING DOWN WALLS”: A Documentary Screening at Moton Museum

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

Embark on a historical journey with the Robert Russa Moton Museum on April 22nd, 2024, at 7:00 PM, as we host a special screening of "Knocking Down Walls: The Deliberate Speed of Harrisonburg’s Federal Court." This documentary, crafted by Spotswood High School students, illuminates the struggles and triumphs of Virginia’s school desegregation, featuring first-hand narratives

Sip & Sway: Jazz Night at Moton

Join us for an incredible evening at Moton's Jazz and Wine concert on June 18th from 6-8 PM at the Robert Russa Moton Museum! Celebrate Black Music Appreciation Month with the soulful sounds of Jackson, Pendergrass & Townsend. Sip on a glass of wine as you sway to melodies from some of your favorite jazz

Moton Museum Celebrates the 85th Birthday of the Historic Moton Building!

Join us on October 7th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Robert Russa Moton Museum as we commemorate 85 years of history and heritage. Built in the fall of 1939, this iconic building has been a witness to our community's journey through the civil rights movement and beyond. We’ll kick off with a brief

4th Annual Hanging with Santa

Join us for an afternoon of holiday fun at the Moton Museum! Enjoy festive snacks, toy giveaways, and snap a picture with Santa himself. This event is free and open to all—families, friends, and neighbors are welcome to share in the joy of the season with us. Sponsored by Farmville Jaycees and Moton Museum

Moton Holiday Social 2024

The Robert Russa Moton Museum is thrilled to invite the community to its 13th Annual Holiday Social on Monday, December 9th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This festive gathering, hosted by the Moton Council, is free and open to the public, offering an evening of celebration, reflection, and fun. This year’s Holiday Social will

MLK Unity Procession!

Together, we are better! Join the Longwood student-led event for a moment of solidarity and unity! On January 20th, 2025, at 2pm, the procession will begin at Radcliff Hall , and conclude at the Moton Museum, followed by closing remarks and fellowship lead by Dr. James J. Fedderman. Dr. James J. Fedderman was elected as

MLK Keynote Speaker: Dr. Walter Kimbrough, “Is The Beloved Community Possible?”

Oppenheimer Gallery located in the Upchurch Center 201 High Street, Farmville, VA, United States

"In recent years, we’ve seen concepts and ideas that many valued and embraced, become controversial and even toxic. Schools, organizations, and corporations which aspire to build the beloved communities that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioned, now walk on eggshells. What words can we say? What concepts can we explore? What topics are now offensive?

Appropriate: Open Rehearsal and Behind-the-scenes discussion

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

Step into the creative process as Waterworks Players and the Robert Russa Moton Museum invite you to an Open Rehearsal for Appropriate. Witness a scene from the play in development and engage in a behind-the-scenes discussion on staging, performance, and audience impact. Director Sean Dowse and Executive Director Cainan Townsend will explore the powerful themes

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