Moton High School in Farmville, Virginia played a significant role in the history of the Civil Rights Movement. In 1951, Moton High School became the site of a student strike to protest the poor conditions of the all-Black school compared to the nearby all-White school. This protest ultimately led to the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, which declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

The students at Moton High School, led by 16-year-old Barbara Johns, played a crucial role in the legal battle against segregation. Their courage and determination to fight for equality helped pave the way for the end of legal segregation in public schools and inspired future generations of activists.

Today, Moton High School is the Robert Russa Moton Museum, which serves as a center for civil rights education and preserves the history of the student strike and its impact on the Civil Rights Movement.