In 2025, the Robert Russa Moton Museum experienced a year marked by learning, connection, remembrance, and forward movement. We welcomed students and visitors, partnered across Virginia, expanded our reach beyond
Read More from 2025: Memorable Moments at the Robert Russa Moton Museum
This is a reminder that the Robert Russa Moton Museum will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 22 through Thursday, January 1, and will reopen on Friday, January
The bronze figure holds a tattered book in her outstretched right hand. Her mouth is slightly open – in the closing arguments of an impassioned speech to her classmates, urging
Read More from Barbara Johns Statue Unveiled in U.S. Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Moton Museum Marks a Defining Moment Ahead of the 75th Anniversary of the 1951 Student Strike FARMVILLE, VA — December 15, 2025 — Barbara Rose Johns will
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Weather Closure The Robert Russa Moton Museum remained closed on Monday, December 8 due to winter weather. With temperatures expected to stay below freezing overnight and icy road conditions anticipated
Read More from Weather Closure Update-Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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