Robert Russa Moton Museum
The Robert Russa Moton Museum (popularly known as the Moton Museum or Moton) is a historic site and museum in Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia. It goes back to 1939. Our list goes on with Appomattox Court House, 23 mi away.
A museum inside Farmville
You can stay in Farmville
Robert Russa Moton Museum is inside Farmville, which has 11 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 70–80°. When to go ↓
Established in 1939
Robert Russa Moton Museum dates from 1939. About ↓
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Robert Russa Moton Museum
The Robert Russa Moton Museum (popularly known as the Moton Museum or Moton) 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. In 2022 it was designated an affiliated area of Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. The museum (and school) were named for African-American educator Robert Russa Moton.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1939
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1998) · National Register of Historic Places (1995) · Virginia Historic Landmark (1997)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Places to stay near Robert Russa Moton Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Farmville (11) and Burkeville (3).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Robert Russa Moton Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmville | in town | — | 11 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 7,593 | $239K | D |
| Burkeville | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 425 | $88K | — |
| Appomattox | 24 mi west | 35 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,025 | $162K | — |
| Blackstone | 26 mi southeast | 40 min | 3 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,389 | $141K | C− |
| Amelia Court House | 23 mi east | 35 min | 2 2 hotels | 746 | — | — |
| Dillwyn | 18 mi north | 25 min | 1 1 motel | 441 | $150K | — |
| Buckingham Courthouse | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 227 | $412K | — |
| Charlotte Court House | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 499 | $167K | — |
Getting there
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Next door to Robert Russa Moton Museum
Each of these is within 65 miles.
123 mi National Historical ParkAppomattox Court House National Historical Park77K visitors a year
65 mi Theme parkKings Dominion
54 mi LandmarkHollywood Cemetery
52 mi Stadium & arenaScott Stadium
55 mi LandmarkRobert E. Lee Monument
56 mi MuseumWhite House of the Confederacy
65 mi LakeSmith Mountain Lake
56 mi Stadium & arenaRichmond ColiseumPhoto credits
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park: Doug Coldwell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kings Dominion: Erechtheus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hollywood Cemetery: Andrew Bain, Public domain · Scott Stadium: Mak7912, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Robert E. Lee Monument: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · White House of the Confederacy: AlbertHerring, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Smith Mountain Lake: Jay White, Public domain · Richmond Coliseum: Mentes at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Planning a visit to Robert Russa Moton Museum
Is Robert Russa Moton Museum in Farmville?
Yes. It’s inside Farmville, VA.
When is the best time to visit Robert Russa Moton Museum?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 70–80°.
How far is Robert Russa Moton Museum from Durham?
About 95 miles south of Durham, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Robert Russa Moton Museum?
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH), about 44 miles away. The nearest big hub is Richmond (RIC), about 61 miles.
Where should I stay near Robert Russa Moton Museum?
Farmville (in town, 11 places to stay), Burkeville (13 mi, 3 places to stay) and Appomattox (24 mi, 8 places to stay).
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