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VMI produces leaders and individuals whose daily lives reflect the integrity, fairness, and appreciation for the value of hard work that is instilled at the Institute.

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VMI: an undergraduate experience like no other. Since 1839, this historic military college has produced leaders of integrity and honor. The Institute is ranked #5 in the nation for return on investment by Money Magazine.

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Rigor and Excellence

Cadets participate in a challenging four-year core curriculum of 14 nationally recognized majors in engineering, the sciences, and the humanities, with an array of enrichment opportunities. The Institute boasts a student to teacher ratio of 10:1.

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Preparing Military Leaders

VMI boasts one of the leading Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs in the United States. The program challenges cadets to focus on strengthening both mind and body while pursuing ideals of discipline, honor, and respect. The Institute also offers one of only 14 Coast Guard Auxiliary University Programs in the nation.

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Cadet Life

What sets VMI apart?

VMI inspires and is committed to excellence. The Corps of Cadets is able to utilize the training offered by a 24/7 military environment and apply a mindset of overcoming adversity towards their academic and athletic goals, and for those who commission, towards exemplary military service.

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Compete to Win

VMI believes that all cadets are athletes and all athletes are cadets. Athletics at VMI form an integral part of the mission to develop the whole person. The Keydets participate in NCAA Division I.

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VMI is deeply connected to its alumni and the surrounding Lexington community. There are a number of opportunities across post for the public to support the Institute's mission and cadets, seeing first-hand what makes VMI no ordinary college.

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Cannon made from Mini building blocks with smoke coming out of the end and a cannon ball

12 PDR Napoleon Cannon - Mini Building Blocks

$12.95

a muslin 4 x 5 inch bag with a wood whistle, brass mini compass keychain and brass expanding telescope necklace

Blue & Gray Civil War Kit

$19.95

brass ornament with archway with 1824-1863 on the top Stonewall Jackson on the bottom and a standing image of Jackson in the center

Brass Cemetery Statue Ornament

$15.95

Confederate and unions soldiers made out of mini

Civil War Soldiers - Mini Building Blocks

$10.95

round 3 inch porcelain ornament with pierced edges and an image of the rose of Sharon pattern main large stylized rose with 8 small rose buds coming off main flower

Erixene Morrison Quilt Ornament

$10.95

Horse Carriage Ornament

$24.95

Pewter ornament with Stonewall Jackson's portrait on a center circle surrounded by a garland of Christmas objects

Pewter Stonewall Jackson Ornament

$12.95

Potbelly Mug - Royale Frost

$27.95

Stonewall Jackson Nutcracker

$225.95

$225.95

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Grace Moyer
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Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed December 24-February 29

P: (540) 464-7704
stonewalljacksonhouse@vmi.edu

Jackson House
8 E. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450

VMI: Forging 21st Century Leaders

VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
Lexington, Virginia 24450
General Information: (540) 464-7230
Admissions: admissions@vmi.edu

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