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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"The staff was very welcoming and the hotel was historical and comfortable "

AED 619 total

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5 Nov - 6 Nov

Exterior

"Great place"

AED 484 total

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12 Oct - 13 Oct

Lobby

"The Front desk staff was excellent and friendly."

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

AED 815 total

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26 Oct - 27 Oct

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"very nice hotel."

AED 502 total

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12 Oct - 13 Oct

Marina

"Captain Ron is one of the best hosts. Make sure you learn some local lore and history, too!"

AED 815 total

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9 Oct - 10 Oct

Lobby

"All areas were clean and organized"

AED 415 total

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27 Oct - 28 Oct

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

"The property was nice and clean. Have stayed a couple of times. We will be changing locations because of stairs"

AED 922 total

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Linden Row Inn

Linden Row Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Super charming hotel! The room was spotless. Small but had everything we needed. Service was great. We enjoyed our stay! Worth noting that the room did not have a refrigerator, and there is no dedicated parking. "

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