"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?
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
A Book Worth Reading. A Conversation Worth Having. "What a joy to discover a young genius blooming in our hills here in West Virginia, celebrating who he is and where he comes from. Read this. It will make you proud." – Nikki Giovanni, Celebrated Literary Icon Join Us for the Moton Book Club This March,
The Robert Russa Moton Museum, in partnership with Longwood University, invites you to this year’s C.G. Gordon Moss Lecture featuring Dr. Blair LM Kelley, the Joel R. Williamson Distinguished Professor of Southern Studies at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and director of the Center for the Study of the American South. Dr. Kelley is
The Robert Russa Moton Museum is proud to host an evening with Torli Bush 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 welcome Torli Bush, a poet and editor whose work masterfully explores
Each One, Teach One - NAACP + Student Citizens: An Professional Development Opportunity with the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Program and Moton Museum VIRTUAL The Moton Museum is pleased to offer 25 spots for K- 12 teachers interested in learning more about Moton Museum content and the Library of Congress Teaching with
The Robert Russa Moton Museum is excited to announce the launch of Dance Fitness Classes 2025, beginning this October. These weekly classes will offer community members the chance to come together for an hour of movement, music, and fun. The classes will be led by local instructor Courtney Vogel, known for her energetic and welcoming
The Robert Russa Moton Museum is excited to announce the launch of Dance Fitness Classes 2025, beginning this October. These weekly classes will offer community members the chance to come together for an hour of movement, music, and fun. The classes will be led by local instructor Courtney Vogel, known for her energetic and welcoming
The Robert Russa Moton Museum is excited to announce the launch of Dance Fitness Classes 2025, beginning this October. These weekly classes will offer community members the chance to come together for an hour of movement, music, and fun. The classes will be led by local instructor Courtney Vogel, known for her energetic and welcoming
The Robert Russa Moton Museum will host a special fall movie night with a screening of Sinners on Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to all. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., with popcorn and snacks provided. Directed by Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed), Sinners features Michael B. Jordan in a
Join us for an evocative evening with the husband-and-wife poetic team as they present Fog at the Manassas Battlefield. This isn’t just a reading—it’s a meditation on history, memory, war, and the spectral edges between past and present. Patrick’s voice wanders the battlefield as a haunting witness; Resa’s scholarship and insight enrich the dialogue that
The Robert Russa Moton Museum invites you to join us for a special afternoon honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. J. Samuel Williams Jr. — a steadfast leader whose ministry, courage, and community service shaped Prince Edward County during pivotal moments in history. This annual gathering brings together community members, faith leaders, and
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