robert russa moton museum

As I sit down to write this review I'm at a loss of words. The museum was basically nothing but blown up articles and Photoshoped pictures. There were no interactive exhibits and no displays to look at. If you want to read for an hour and walk through a U-shaped hallway then this is the museum for you. You can read all of the same information online and not have to pay money to do so and you'll probably find better pictures online too. I can't believe this museum is rated so highly, all of the people that rated this museum with five stars must work for the museum.

I really enjoyed visiting this museum. It offered an interesting opportunity to learn about a dark episode in our history. I'd recommend a visit if you are in Farmville.

What a surprise to find such an awesome museum that tells an important, but little known story in American History. We started by watching the intro film that talks about the strike/walk out in 1951. These actions and subsequent lawsuits eventually became part of landmark Brown vs Board of Education case. The museum covers the story of school segregation and how so many sacrificed so much to improve education. Great information, first hand accounts and excellent museum. There is a small museum store with a wider selection of books and other items related to the museums story. Only had a couple hours to spend at the museum. Could have easily spent a few more. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

This museum has something for everyone. the architecture is exquisite. the building details a wonderful story of the past and how it has shaped the future. the incorporation of the news reels and sounds that would have been heard at that time was ingenious.

Our visit to this museum comes near the end of a three-week self-guided "tour" of several important Civil Rights locations throughout the southeastern USA. We have seen quite a few museums in this time, and the Robert Russa Moton Museum is easily the best of them all. The introductory video includes dramatizations of the activities of the students in 1951. Seen in the very auditorium in which these activities occurred is incredibly meaningful. After the video, the exhibits tell the complex story of the process of desegregating public schools in Prince Edward County. All the exhibits are wonderfully done, and they tell the story with clarity and thoroughness. This museum is a treasure.

I am so glad we had a chance to visit. A piece of history that I was not aware of. It starts with a video to give you the background of the museum. Then there is a walk around tour. Very emotional. There is also a small gift shop, we bought several books, and T-shirts, very reasonable prices. My only regret, is that my grandchildren did not come with me. The museum shows the importance of education, and how the children in Farmville fought to get a decent one. The museum is comfortable not very large but clean and organized. The tour guide was very knowledgeable.