Robert Russa Moton Museum, Farmville
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The Robert Russa Moton Museum is a historic site and museum in Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia. It is located in the former Robert Russa Moton High School, considered "the student birthplace of America's Civil Rights Movement" for its initial student strike and ultimate role in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education case desegregating public schools. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1998, and is now a museum dedicated to that history. The museum were named for African-American educator Robert Russa Moton. ()
Built: 1939 (85 years ago)Coordinates: 37°17'29"N, 78°23'51"W
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Robert Russa Moton Museum open?
Robert Russa Moton Museum is open:
- Monday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Saturday closed
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to Robert Russa Moton Museum?
Nearby attractions include Lankford Student Union, Farmville (14 min walk), Farmville Historic District, Farmville (16 min walk), Longwood University, Farmville (21 min walk), First Baptist Church, Farmville (22 min walk).
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