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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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport

5/5 Excellent

"My stay at Microtel was very relaxing and clean! Thank you and I'll see y'all again!!"

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Petersburg Ft. Gregg Adams

5/5 Excellent

"Looks like it is under renovation. Outside not appealing or well kept. Front desk staff person was very nice and customer service oriented. Rudimentary accommodations overall. Elevator was beat up. "

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