National Museum of the Civil War Soldier

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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

Virginia State University

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Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Virginia State University, during your travels in Petersburg. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Virginia State University
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

Violet Bank Museum

You can study the exhibits at Violet Bank Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Colonial Heights. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Violet Bank Museum

Pamplin Historical Park

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Explore the great outdoors at Pamplin Historical Park, a lovely green space in Petersburg. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Pamplin Historical Park

Poplar Grove National Cemetery

You can learn about the history of Petersburg with a trip to Poplar Grove National Cemetery. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Poplar Grove National Cemetery

Dogwood Trace Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Petersburg at Dogwood Trace Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Dogwood Trace Golf Course

Hatcher's Run Battlefield

Learn about the local history of Petersburg when you spend time at Hatcher's Run Battlefield. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Hatcher's Run Battlefield

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