The 15,000 artifacts in the historical collection chronicles the creation and development of VMI and the amazing contributions of alumni to history. Many items in the collection have been presented over the past 140 years by the individuals who used them ("One of my VMI web belts Mama kept" reads a hand written note penned by WWII General George Patton, VMI Class of 1907). Areas of special focus include:
Institute Tea Pot, 1840

Cadet Uniforms and Equipage
The Henry Stewart 19th Century Antique Firearms Collection
VMI Involvement in the Civil War
Military and Civilian Accomplishments of National Importance
"Stonewall" Jackson at VMI


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