Title: Virginia State University in Virginia | Expedia.co.uk [Virginia State University Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Virginia-State-University-Hotels.0-l6083687-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Virginia](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Virginia.d248.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Virginia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Virginia.d248.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Virginia State University Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Virginia-State-University.d6083687.Car-Hire-Guide)[Virginia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Virginia.d248.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Virginia State University ![Richmond_VirginiaStateUniversity_6083687_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083687/869f1d33-42c7-476a-932c-8bf0e39062a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083687/ef4c0867-392a-4def-a0f3-abf00c1c3375.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Virginia State University Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![This amazing tree was planted in 1718. A Magnolia Acuminata that is native to Virginia. Oh, the things this beautiful tree must have seen for 300 years. #Golden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7355/c591ae6f-7f9b-4db0-b305-2d9708d9fdc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Violet Bank Museum You can study the exhibits at Violet Bank Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Colonial Heights. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Violet-Bank-Museum-Colonial-Heights.d553248621532661458.Attraction) ![Richmond_SouthparkMall_6140603_06](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140603/3330ff60-ec12-4a79-a133-c267b6d5330d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southpark Mall During your visit to Colonial Heights, you can do some window-shopping at Southpark Mall. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southpark-Mall-Richmond.d6140603.Attraction) ![Old canon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083647/d5d50c30-debf-431d-88bd-a52e71f84592.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Museum of the Civil War Soldier You can browse the exhibits at National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Petersburg. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-The-Civil-War-Soldier-Petersburg.d6083647.Attraction) #### Rogers Stadium Catch an event at Rogers Stadium during your trip to Petersburg. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rogers-Stadium-Ettrick.d553248621558033479.Attraction) #### Trapezium House Learn about the local history of Petersburg with a stop at Trapezium House. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trapezium-House-Petersburg.d553248621532661451.Attraction) #### Siege Museum You can study the exhibits at Siege Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Petersburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. 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