Events

2021 Rev. L. Francis Griffin Day Observance

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The Moton Museum is pleased to present this years Rev. L. Francis Griffin Day Observance. Rev. Griffin was known locally and nationally as the "fighting preacher," a civil rights advocate

Author Steven K. Smith: Book Talk, Signing, & Moton Tours

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

Author Steven K. Smith will visit the Moton Museum to discuss his newest book Pictures at the Protest: The Virginia Mysteries, Book 9. The event will begin with a welcome

Moton Holiday Open House: Hanging with Santa

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

We are excited to spend the Holiday season with you again! Come join us as we welcome Santa to Farmville! There will be free pictures, fun, pre-packaged treats, and more!

The Life & Legacy of Phillip Ward

The Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society invites everyone to join them for their February meeting at The Robert Russa Moton Museum. 2/15/22 at 7:00pm The Life & Legacy of Phillip Ward

When the Schools Shut Down – Book Talk and Signing

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

Author Yolanda Gladden Children's Book Discussion Saturday February 19th at 12:00pm Free and open to the public An awe-inspiring autobiographical picture book about a young African American girl who lived

Prince Edward County Branch NAACP Black History Month Program

Honoring the Reverend J. Samuel Williams Jr. with the Reverend L. Francis Griffin Day Award Join Zoom Meeting https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/92398172844?pwd=c2NDSW9Lc1hpMzVUVnAvemdNSE93Zz09 Meeting ID: 923 9817 2844 Passcode: 463383 One tap mobile +13017158592,,92398172844#,,,,*463383#

Spring 2022 Homeschool Day at Moton

The Moton Museum is excited to partner a Homeschool Day in partnership with the Home Educators Association of Virginia. We will offer two tours: Virginia Studies specific and a general

Truth Tellers Documentary Screening

Join us on Wednesday March 16th at 5:30pm in the museum and virtually as we view and discuss the Truth Tellers documentary. Free and open to the public. Register in

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