• 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

  • 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 Day Free Family Workshop

    Join us in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Attend the annual MLK DAY Family Workshop for an engaging and family-friendly experience. Brought to you by the Robert Russa Moton Museum and the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA). Enjoy a day filled with museum tours, interactive art activities, and a cozy reading corner

  • 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?

  • Harlem Nights Gala at the Moton Museum

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

    Join us for a night of elegance, pride, and celebration at the Moton Museum. The Harlem Nights Gala takes us back to a time of renowned creatives such as Josephine Baker, Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson', Paul Robeson, & Louis Armstrong, and shines light on the next generation of those who will impact their communities through art.

  • A Night at the Museum- Celebrating Afro Cinema Excellence. A special Black History Month movie series

    The Moton Museum, in partnership with Bland Reid Funeral Home , invites you to a special Black History Month movie series celebrating the power and creativity of Black storytelling—from iconic classics to modern favorites that highlight the richness of the culture. Come for the films, stay for the community, and leave inspired. Spread the word,

  • 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

  • An Outrage: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

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

    Join us at the Robert Russa Moton Museum on Friday, February 7th, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM for a powerful screening of An Outrage, an award-winning documentary on lynching in the American South. Filmed on-location at historical sites across six states, this moving documentary features voices of descendants, community activists, and scholars, shedding light on

  • Moton Book Club: Requiem for a Red Bird

    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,