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Patterson named executive director at Moton Museum

Posted on September 18, 2020 (November 11, 2020) by staff

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Cameron Patterson was recently named executive director of the Moton Museum, after previously serving as managing director of the museum since January 2017. As the lead staff member for the

In Their Words: Dove Excels in Computer Science Major

Posted on September 8, 2020 (October 8, 2020) by Cameron Patterson

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This new series In Their Words highlights our past recipients of the Moton Family Challenge Scholarship. Follow us as we provide an update on how the scholarship and your support has

Intern Spotlight: Irene Thornton

Posted on September 7, 2020 (September 22, 2020) by Cameron Patterson

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The Moton Museum is excited to welcome Irene Thornton as our Education & Outreach intern for the fall 2020 semester. Irene is local to Farmville having graduated from Fuqua School

Moton Bookstore – September Featured Items & Audio Tour

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Cameron Patterson

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The Moton Museum continues to promote our audio tour experience designed and curated by the Education Team helps to orientate visitors with the permanent exhibit Moton School Story: Children of

Staff Profile: Cainan Townsend, Director of Education & Outreach

Posted on September 6, 2020 (November 11, 2020) by Cameron Patterson

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The Moton Museum continues its staff profile series. With this profile, we feature Cainan Townsend, Director of Education & Outreach for the Robert Russa Moton Museum (Moton). Cainan also serves

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