Virginia State University is a public, historically black college located in Petersburg, Virginia. The university is the first fully supported, four year institution for African Americans in the United States and is one of two land-grant colleges in the State of Virginia.

The university was founded on March 6, 1882 as the Virginia Normal and College Institute after the state legislature passed a bill sponsored by Delegate Alfred W. Harris, a black attorney, which chartered the university. The state established the university to serve the needs of a population that was at the time excluded from other public institutions in Virginia. Virginia Normal and College Institute opened as a teacher training college for both male and female black students but it also included a modest liberal arts curriculum. @ Virginia State University

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"Excellent hotel to enjoy a visit in Richmond. "

Marina

"Very convenient location to Richmond but far enough away to be quiet and cozy. The boat is wonderfully decorated and the view of the river is wonderful. Captain Ron is a lovely and very helpful host!"

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"Such a cool fun stay. Captain Ron is so friendly and accommodating. Really cool stay for kids!"

SAR 842 total

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4 Sep - 5 Sep

Lobby

"Beautiful hotel awesome large bedrooms with spectacular bathrooms."

SAR 1,244 total

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Exterior

"Enjoyed everything but couldn’t get in the pool.The people that came before us had a party. "

SAR 1,208 total

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2 Sep - 3 Sep

Exterior detail

"Great stay."

Private kitchen

"Facility was just right for 5 adults and two children. Older couple appreciated ground floor bedroom and bathroom. One suggestion: please let people know there is no ice machine is the refrigerator and there are no ice trays either, so you must bring bag ice. "

SAR 1,801 total

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"Great place and a great host! Would stay there again!"

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