Title: Virginia State University in Virginia - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Virginia State University Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Virginia-State-University-Hotels.0-l6083687-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Virginia](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Virginia.d248.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Virginia](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Virginia.d248.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Virginia State University Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Virginia-State-University.d6083687.Car-Rental-Guide)[Virginia Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Virginia.d248.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Virginia State University Tours and Activities ![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 --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Virginia State University Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7100/7069/0681397f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters Downtown Washington D.C. CA $703 per person Apr 17 - Apr 19 found 3 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Washington (DCA) 7.6/10 Good! (1,021 reviews) There wasn't a good smell in the hallway Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 ![Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13500000/13499000/13498945/f871738b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Colonial Williamsburg CA $1,617 per person May 20 - May 27 found 2 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Richmond (RIC) 8.8/10 Excellent! (791 reviews) I can’t say enough good things about this hotel. Our room was clean, large, beds comfortable, bathroom and two sink areas were convenient. The deck was overlooking a pond and a nice place to relax after walking the restoration area. Being close to the hotel and restaurants was perfect. And, the staff were exceptional. Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 ![Hilton Richmond Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2170000/2169500/2169422/80c7c143_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hilton Richmond Downtown Downtown Richmond CA $1,529 per person May 15 - May 19 found 6 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTZ) to Richmond (RIC) 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Beds were soft, our room was large, the restaurant downstairs was accommodating. Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 ### 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 trip to Colonial Heights. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. 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[](https://expedia.ca/National-Museum-Of-The-Civil-War-Soldier-Petersburg.d6083647.Vacation-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.ca/Rogers-Stadium-Ettrick.d553248621558033479.Vacation-Attraction) #### Trapezium House Learn about the local history of Petersburg when you take a trip to Trapezium House. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Trapezium-House-Petersburg.d553248621532661451.Vacation-Attraction) #### Siege Museum You can study the exhibits at Siege Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Petersburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. 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