Events

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

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 presented by Dr. Letoshia Foster, Longwood University - Professor of History Join us as we discuss the life and legacy of Phillip Ward. Mr. Ward

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# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,92398172844#,,,,*463383# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646

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: 

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 advance for this meeting: https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpcOyvpzssH9GT4OSRQsjsPNtAASy3EgaA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The film beautifully chronicles the lives

This years Dr. C.G. Gordon Moss Lecture will feature Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Norfolk State University. Her lecture, “Have a Vision and be Demanding: The Enduring Legacy of leaders at the Robert Russa Moton High School in Farmville, Virginia,” is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, at 7:00p.m. in