Venue
Event Location: Marshall Hall
Learn about Marshall Hall, home of the VMI Center for Leadership and Ethics, and the main location for this conference:
Area Information and Directions
About Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Military Institute is the nation’s oldest state-supported military college. VMI offers a rigorous co-ed undergraduate education with majors in engineering, science, liberal arts, and social sciences.
Conference activities will be held in Marshall Hall, home to VMI’s Center for Leadership and Ethics. The facility is named in honor of Gen. George C. Marshall, VMI class of 1901, hailed by Winston Churchill as the “organizer of victory” for his leadership of the Allied victory in World War II.
For handicapped accessibility or other assistance contact MayAnn Doan at 540-464-7397.
About Lexington and Rockbridge County
Lexington is a small town full of history and culture, as well as amenities for business travelers attending conferences and symposia. Information on all that Lexington has to offer, including lodging, may be found at the Lexington and Rockbridge Area Tourism site.
Lexington, Virginia Ranks #5 in USA TODAY’s 2017 poll of “Best Southern Small Town” — and the only place in Virginia on the list.
Directions
Traveling North on I-81, exit at 188-B
Take exit 188-B (60 West) and proceed to Lexington (a couple of miles). Turn right on Main St (which is one way north at this point). Immediately move into the left lane. After two blocks you will be forced to turn left onto Jefferson St (one way south). Immediately move into the right lane and then turn right onto Letcher Avenue. Proceed on Letcher until you enter VMI.
Traveling South on I-81, exit at 195
Take exit 195 and turn right at the end of the exit ramp (11 South). Proceed south on 11 to Lexington (about 5 miles). Follow the signs to downtown Lexington (11 business . . . Main Street). Main Street will split and become Jefferson Street (one way south). Immediately turn right onto Letcher Avenue. Proceed on Letcher until you enter VMI.
Shuttle Schedule
Look for the Rockbridge Area Transportation vans with our Conference sign in the window. They will run to the conference hotels listed on this website.
Three-day schedule to be published.
Arrival Date: March 28, 2022
Departure Date: Thursday, March 31, 2021
Rates End: March 10, 2022
Best Western Plus Inn at Hunt Ridge
25 Willow Springs Road
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 464-1500
Call Hotel Directly to Make Your Reservation. Ask for VMI Environment Virginia room block
Arrival Date: March 28, 2022
Departure Date: Thursday, March 31, 2021
Rates End: March 1, 2022
Best Western Lexington Inn
850 N. Lee Highway
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-3020
Call Hotel Directly to Make Your Reservation. Ask for VMI Environment Virginia room block
Arrival Date: Monday, March 28, 2022
Departure Date: Thursday, March 31, 2022
Rates End: March 1, 2022
Comfort Inn Virginia Horse Center
62 Comfort Way
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-7311
Call Hotel Directly to Make Your Reservation. Ask for VMI Leadership Conference room block
Arrival Date: Monday, March 28, 2022
Departure Date: Thursday, March 31, 2022
Rates End: February 11, 2022
Hampton Inn Col Alto
401 East Nelson Street
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-2223