VHD and Civil Rights History w/ the Moton Museum
OnlineJVoin the Robert Russa Moton Museum and Virginia History Day to discuss Civil Rights Movement topics related to this year's NHD theme, "Communication in History: The Key to Understanding." In
Events
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Holiday Open House: Santa Visits Moton
Moton Museum 900 Griffin Blvd, Farmville, VA, United StatesThe Moton Museum joins with the Farmville Jaycees for an exciting new event. We are excited to spend the Holidays with you! Come join us as we welcome Santa to
Coffee with the Chamber | An Educational Series with the Moton Museum
OnlineMoton joined many non-profit organizations and museums across the country in rising to the challenge to respond to the Covid 19 pandemic. Moton has responded by opening new doors of
Moton Mondays: Understanding the Brown v. Board of Education Expansion Act
Join Moton Executive Director Cameron Patterson as he facilitates a conversation with staff members from the National Trust for Historic Preservation regard an exciting new project to #TellTheFullStory regarding Brown
Barbara Rose Johns: The Story Behind the Statue
OnlineAn event sponsored by the Salem History Museum A statue of Barbara Johns will soon be installed in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, joining George Washington to represent Virginia. Cameron Patterson,
Ely to Griffin: The Forgotten Black History of Farmville
OnlineThe Moton Museum joins with the Longwood University Office of Multicultural Affairs for a Town Hall discussion regarding the often overlooked and forgotten Black History of Farmville and Prince Edward
Moton Mondays: Elvatrice Parker Belsches
OnlineThis event was rescheduled from February 15 to February 22 at 12 noon due to weather. We will be joined by Elvatrice Parker Belsches, a public historian, researcher and filmmaker
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College Behind Bars: A Documentary Film
OnlineThe Moton Museum joins with the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Longwood for this film and important discussion with the Director and film participants. College Behind Bars, a four-part documentary
Moton Author Series: An Evening with Dr. Alfred L. Cobbs
OnlineJoin the Moton Museum for our first virtual Author Event of the year featuring Dr. Alfred L. Cobbs, author of the new memoir Locked Out: Finding freedom and education after
Dr. C.G. Gordon Moss Lecture: Featuring Dr. Dwana Waugh
OnlineThis years Dr. C.G. Gordon Moss Lecture will feature Dr. Dwana Waugh, assistant professor of history at Sweet Briar College. Her lecture, "Fighting Back, Forging Ahead: How Race and Power
Ely to Griffin: Where Are We Now? Where Are We Headed
OnlineThe Moton Museum joins with the Longwood University Office of Multicultural Affairs for a Town Hall discussion regarding the often overlooked and forgotten Black History of Farmville and Prince Edward
67 Years Later: Understanding and Fulfilling the Promise of Brown v. Board of Education
OnlineJoin the Prince Edward County, Virginia Branch NAACP and the Moton Museum for a presentation commemorating the 67th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Our keynote speaker will be
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