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Notice: Nearly 500 VMI Cadets will train along the Chessie Nature Trail Sat. Nov. 15 form approx. 8 a.m. to noon. Portions of the trail will be congested through the morning. Chessie Nature Trail Congestion »

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January 7, 2026

There will be loud ceremonial cannon fire in the Lexington area on several afternoons the week of Nov. 3-7 as VMI prepares for and celebrates Founders Day.

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