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
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
Monday, December 8, 2025 | Doors open at 5:30 PM | Program begins at 6:30 PMRobert Russa Moton Museum | 900 Griffin Boulevard, Farmville, VAFree and open to the public The holiday season at Moton is always special — and this year, it’s even more so.Join us for one unforgettable evening with two experiences in
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 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
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, 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
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 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
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.
The Robert Russa Moton Museum is honored to welcome award-winning scholar and author Dr. Terence Hicks for a special Moton Author Series presentation and book signing of Prince Edward County, Virginia School Closing: A Compilation of Research Studies. This important volume brings together rigorous scholarship examining one of the most defining chapters in the Moton
WE ARE BACK! A JOYFUL DAY OF PRAISE IS COMING TO THE HILL. The Office of Culture and Community at Hampden-Sydney College and the Robert Russa Moton Museum invite you to join neighbors from across Southside Virginia and beyond for an uplifting afternoon of gospel music, heritage, and fellowship. After an earlier February postponement, we
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