Events

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

Brown to Griffin and Beyond: Celebrating the Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement in Education

Longwood University Farmville, VA, United States

Since its founding more than two centuries ago, the citizens of Prince Edward County and Farmville have grappled with—and helped reshape—liberty and democracy in ways that have profoundly affected the nation as a whole. From Patrick Henry’s calls for independence to the free Black community of Israel Hill to witness to the final days of

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 Community Prayer Breakfast: September 3rd, 2024

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

Join us for  Moton's first Community Prayer Breakfast of the Fall season.  Our Community Prayer Breakfast 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

Moton LIVE 2024 Kickoff – 9-15-24

Online

Join us as we start our end of year giving campaign with Moton LIVE 2024! We begin with the premier of the documentary The Choices of a Few: The Story of Davis v. County School Board of Prince Edward County created by our very on Jacob Halloway. Over the next twelve weeks we will bring you

Rev. L. Francis Griffin Lecture 2024

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

Farmville, VA: This year’s Rev. L. Francis Griffin Lecture will feature Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Humanities and President Emeritus at the University of Richmond, Dr. Edward “Ed” Ayers. The Griffin Lecture will take place on October 2nd, at 7:00pm inside the Moton Museum. Dr. Ayers will discuss the use of religious freedom in the emancipation of

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

Moton Community Prayer Breakfast: October 8th, 2024

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

Mark your calendars and join us for  Moton's Community Prayer Breakfast, Tuesday, October 8st, 2024.  Our Community Prayer Breakfast 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,

Moton Community Prayer Breakfast: November 5th, 2024

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

Mark your calendars and join us for  Moton's Community Prayer Breakfast, Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.  Our Community Prayer Breakfast 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,

Profiles in Courage: Honoring Moton’s Veterans

Join us at the Robert Russa Moton Museum on Saturday, November 9th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for Profiles in Courage: Honoring Moton’s Veterans, a special panel discussion in recognition of Veterans Day. This program features a panel of Moton’s very own—Bob Hamlin, Charlie Taylor, Everett Berryman, Cornell Walker, and Chuckie Reid—Black veterans who

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

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