The Moton Museum hosts a number of signature events that have guests returning year after year. You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy a night out at The Moton Museum. From monthly prayer breakfasts to events like the Moton banquet, author series, and jazz concert, there’s always something to learn or engage with at The Moton Museum.
Signature Programs
Monthly Prayer Breakfasts
Begin the workday with old and new friends, warm, delicious breakfast, and soulful prayer.
Moton Jazz Concert
The Moton Jazz Concert is not to be missed!
Moton Author Series
The Moton Author series is free and open to the public.
C.G. Gordon Moss Lecture
C.G. Gordon Moss was an advocate for equality and justice for all Americans and his namesake lecture features historians who study democracy, social justice, and social activism.
Moton Community Banquet
The annual Moton banquet celebrates the heroes of the Moton High School story.
Barbara Rose Johns Day
This annual celebration honors the legacy of Barbara Rose Johns who led the student strike at Robert Russa Moton High School.
Rev. L. Francis Griffin Observance
Learn more about the legacy of civil rights leader Rev. L. Francis Griffin.
Moton K-12 Teacher In Residence Program
The Russa Moton Museum, invites candidates to apply for the Moton K-12 Teacher in Residence Program.
Moton Museum Teacher Institute (MMTI)
Are you a history, civics or government classroom teacher that wants additional support to teach about the Civil Rights Era? Participate in the 2024 Moton Museum Teacher Institute!Ways to Give to Moton
Any gift has the ability to make an impact that far exceeds its size. Together we can work to share the Moton Story and ensure that countless individuals know how Prince Edward County became the birthplace of the student-led civil rights movement.
2022 gifts helped us engage with more than 20,000 individuals via our onsite and offsite programming.
Help us continue this important work with your gift. All donations are tax deductible.
Check out the various ways that your gift can make an impact on behalf of Moton!