This 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 who specializes in chronicling the Black experience in history. She is the author of the pictorial publication, Black America Series: Richmond, Virginia (Arcadia Publishing) and
The 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 film series directed by award-winning filmmaker Lynn Novick, produced by Sarah Botstein, and executive produced by Ken Burns, tells the story of a small group
Join 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 Prince Edward County closed its schools. From 1959-1964, Prince Edward County, Virginia chose to close its public schools rather than desegregate them following the 1954
This 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 Shaped the Collective Memory of Black Student Protests in Prince Edward County," is scheduled for Thursday, March 18, at 7:00p.m. virtually. It is free and
The 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 County. In part 2 of this conversation we discuss current issues in the community impacting underrepresented communities and how we can work collectively to solve
Join 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 Dr. Larissa Smith, Moton Museum Resident Scholar, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of History at Longwood University.
Moton K-12 Teacher in Residence 3 Positions Elementary School: Virginia Studies Middle School: U.S. History, or Civics; High School: U.S. & Virginia History, or U.S. Government Summer Stipend Position The Russa Moton Museum, invites candidates to apply for the Moton K-12 Teacher in Residence Program for the summer of 2021. Under the guidance of the
Do you want to be a citizen leader? Join us in learning more about civil rights in education in Farmville, Virginia. In this virtual class, teachers will engage with both live and recorded lectures, while reviewing Civil Rights, Massive Resistance, and Desegregation histories. We follow the Virginia Licensure Renewal Manual and suggest 60 recertification points
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 who helped to led the fight for civil rights in education and was a voice of opposition to the decision by Prince Edward County to
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 tour. There will be activities for grades K-12 along with educator resources. Please register for this event using the following form below: Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo1KSrbFq13J-9N-YtR-0G2mjti18GM_lqJxbaoqeNLAnUig/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0. Location:
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 from the Moton Museum staff followed by a book discussion by author Steven K. Smith. There will then be an educational presentation by individuals impacted
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! ** COVID-19 guideline: Masks will be required for all adults and youth that enter the building! We welcome you to watch Santa at Moton!
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