Join the Moton Museum in celebrating Barbara Johns Day with two free learning opportunities. Virginia Studies (4th-6th graders) can engage with the museum at 10:00am during our first webinar. This presentation will introduce them to Barbara Johns and her legacy with the 1951 student walkout that led to Prince Edward County being involved in the
Join us for a gathering reflective of our shared hope and active commitment to community building. Begins at 7:30am. Free and open to the public, all are welcome to attend. If you would like to render a prayer or contribute toward breakfast, please contact Sherre Atkins.
Community Meeting & Conversation On September 8th, 2022 at the Moton Museum at 6:00pm the Moton Museum and Town of Farmville will host a community meeting and conversation. The meeting will be to discuss efforts related to World Heritage nomination for the Moton Museum and the creation of a Moton Gateway Overlay District in the
Farmville, VA: Join the Moton Museum for the annual Rev. L. Francis Griffin Day Observance. Dr. Derrick Alridge will share about his work with the Teachers in the Movement: Pedagogy, Activism, and Freedom Oral History Project. It explores ‘teachers’ ideas and pedagogy inside and outside the classroom during the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. Rev. Griffin
Join us for a gathering reflective of our shared hope and active commitment to community building. Begins at 7:30am. Free and open to the public, all are welcome to attend. If you would like to render a prayer or contribute toward breakfast, please contact Sherre Atkins.
We’re partnering with @belk, for their Annual Charity Day Sale! The Charity Sale, is dedicated to supporting local 501 © 3 non-profit organizations that make a difference. The Moton Museum will have the opportunity to raise money for our organization by selling event tickets at $5.00 each, while retaining 100% of ticket proceeds. Ticket holders
Join us for an evening with author Rita Moseley. During this book Talk and discussion all four of her books will be available for purchase and signing. Friday October 28th at 4:00pm inside the Moton Museum. Free and open to the public!
Join us for a gathering reflective of our shared hope and active commitment to community building. Begins at 7:30am. Free and open to the public, all are welcome to attend. If you would like to render a prayer or contribute toward breakfast, please contact Sherre Atkins.
Museum Store Sunday is a global annual shopping event, equivalent to Shop Small Saturday and black Friday, taking place on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, where you can shop for uniquely curated gifts while brining awareness to participating organizations. Moton Museum will be open on Sunday November 27, 2022 from Noon-4p, offering the opportunity for visitors
Hanging with Santa 2022 12/10/22 Moton Museum Auditorium 12:00pm - 2:30pm Come take some free photographs with Santa and enjoy snacks and activity bags. Free and open to the public! Sponsored by the Farmville Jaycees and the Moton Museum.
Moton Holiday Social 2022 Monday December 12th 5:30pm - 7:30pm We are pleased to announce the return of our Moton Holiday Social sponsored by our Moton Council. From 5:30pm-7:30pm enjoy us for dinner and refreshments with updates on the Moton Museum.
MLK DAY Workshop 2023 The Moton Museum, LCVA, and Longwood’s Office of Multicultural Affairs are bringing this return of this Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration to the community. This fun and educational day includes tours of Moton Museum, family and children’s art activities, and a reading area. Please feel free to drop in; no
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