• Longwood Author Series featuring Patrick Bizzaro & Resa Crane Bizzaro

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

    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

  • Moton Community Prayer Breakfast: November 11, 2025

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

    Mark your calendars for the Moton Community Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. in the Moton auditorium. Each month, this gathering offers a space for prayer, reflection, and community. We invite you to start the morning with us in fellowship. The breakfast is free and open to the public. As the

  • Reverend Dr. J. Samuel Williams Jr. Day @ Moton

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

    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

  • Museum Store Sunday: Grand Opening of the Moton Library & Lounge

    The Robert Russa Moton Museum is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Moton Library & Lounge during the ninth annual Museum Store Sunday—a global “Shop with Purpose” initiative that supports museums and the communities they serve. Holiday shoppers seeking meaningful alternatives to Black Friday are invited to enjoy an afternoon of exclusive promotions

  • 5th Annual Pictures with Santa @ Moton

    The Robert Russa Moton Museum invites the community to join us for the 5th Annual Pictures with Santa @ Moton. This family-friendly tradition brings neighbors together for laughter, memories, and festive fun. Guests can enjoy taking free photos with Santa, festive snacks, and holiday-themed activities for children of all ages. Caricature artist Brian Toney will

  • MLK Day Free Family Workshop

    MLK Day Free Family Workshop at Robert Russa Moton Museum, Monday, January 19 Looking for a great way to start the New Year with your community? The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts and the Robert Russa Moton Museum are partnering to bring an MLK Day celebration of service on Monday, January 19. The event

  • Longwood Authors Series Featuring Jes Simmons

    Join us for an evening with poet and jazz drummer Jes Simmons as part of the Longwood Authors Series on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Robert Russa Moton Museum. The program will feature a reading, followed by a reception and author meet & greet. Jes Simmons is a second-generation poet and

  • The Spirit of Harriet Tubman

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

    The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, as performed by Diane Faison, is a powerful one-woman performance that offers audiences a glimpse into Harriet Tubman’s life, her reflections on the Underground Railroad, and the convictions that guided her journey. We are honored to welcome Diane Faison back to the Moton stage, where her portrayal brings history to

  • Prince Edward County History: Black History Month Fair

    Farmville/ Prince Edward County Library 1303 West Third Street, Farmville, VA, United States

    The Robert Russa Moton Museum will be participating in a community family event hosted by the Barbara Rose Johns Farmville/Prince Edward Community Library on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors are invited to stop by the Moton Museum table to take part in hands-on educational activities and enter for a

  • The Harvest Screening & Discussion

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

    The Robert Russa Moton Museum invites the community to a special screening and discussion of The Harvest, presented as part of our Black History Month programming. From PBS American Experience: In The Harvest, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Douglas A. Blackmon looks back at how school integration transformed his hometown of Leland, Mississippi. After the 1954 Supreme

  • POSTPONED Longwood Authors Series: An Evening with S.A. Cosby

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

    EVENT POSTPONEDDue to an unforeseen family matter, our evening with mystery author S.A. Cosby on March 4 has been postponed. We are working to reschedule his visit for the fall semester and appreciate his willingness to join us. A new date will be shared as soon as it is confirmed.