Robert Russa Moton Museum, Farmville

Name: Robert Russa Moton Museum
Address: 900 Griffin Blvd, Farmville, 23901-2236, United States
Telephone: +1 434-315-8775

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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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900 Griffin BlvdFarmville 23901-2236 United States

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+1 434-315-8775

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Robert Russa Moton Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: First Baptist Church, Lankford Student Union, Farmville Historic District, Longwood University.

0.8 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Baptist Church, Farmville
22 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic African-American Baptist church located at Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built between about 1855 an 1895, and is a one-story, rectangular brick Late Gothic Revival style church building on a full basement.
0.5 miN
37°17'57"N • 78°23'48"W
Lankford Student Union, Farmville
14 min walk • Student center
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Farmville Historic District, Farmville
16 min walk • Farmville Historic District is a national historic district located at Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia. It encompasses 246 contributing buildings and 1 contributing object in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Farmville.
0.8 miN
Museum, Universities and schools
Longwood University, Farmville
21 min walk • Longwood University is a public university in Farmville, Virginia. Founded in 1839, it is the third-oldest public university in Virginia and one of the hundred oldest institutions of higher education in the United States.
0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Willett Hall, Farmville
12 min walk • Willett Hall is an academic facility and 1,807-seat multi-purpose arena in Farmville, Virginia. It was built in 1980 and is home to the Longwood University Lancers men's and women's basketball teams.
~980 ftN
Sport venue, Sport
Bolding Stadium, Farmville
5 min walk • Charles "Buddy" Bolding Stadium is a baseball venue in Farmville, Virginia, United States. It is home to the Longwood Lancers baseball team, a member of the Big South Conference. Opened in 1994, the venue has a capacity of 500.

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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).

Robert Russa Moton Museum, Farmville

Facts and practical information

Robert Russa Moton Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

First Baptist Church, Farmville

Lankford Student Union, Farmville

Farmville Historic District, Farmville

Longwood University, Farmville

Willett Hall, Farmville

Bolding Stadium, Farmville

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Robert Russa Moton Museum open?

Which popular attractions are close to Robert Russa Moton Museum?