Washington & Lee University

Founded in 1749, Washington and Lee University is named for two of the most influential men in American history: George Washington, whose generous endowment of $20,000 in 1796 helped the fledgling school (then known as Liberty Hall Academy) survive, and Robert E. Lee, whose presidency and innovative leadership brought the University into the national limelight.
The University is located in the historic city of Lexington (population 7,000) in the Great Valley of Virginia about three hours southwest of Washington, D.C. W&L’s 35 principal buildings include the picturesque Washington College group forming the Colonnade facing Lee Chapel, where Robert E. Lee is buried. The Colonnade and Lee Chapel are National Historic Landmarks.

Virginia Military Institute

VMI's Academic Program offers a rigorous curriculum that produces educated and internationally engaged citizens of character. It includes a broad four-year core curriculum and fourteen nationally recognized majors in engineering, science, liberal arts, and social sciences.
The curriculum offers exceptional opportunities for undergraduate research, foreign study, internships, and participation in activities sponsored by the Institute Writing Program. The Institute Honors Program presents special challanges and rewards for VMI's most academically outstanding cadets.

Virginia Horse Center

For more than twenty years, the Virginia Horse Center has been the crowning jewel of the Commonwealth’s $1.46 billion equine industry. Known throughout the country and internationally, the Virginia Horse Center serves as a venue for more than 100 events a year including horse shows, clinics, rodeos, workshops, and community events.

Historic Lexington & Rockbridge County Virginia