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Oswald Durant Center

Oswald Durant Center features an arts & crafts room, creative playspace, kitchen, meeting rooms, four multi-purpose rooms, one large multi-purpose room with stage, gallery, exhibit space & free WiFi.
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Oswald Durant Center

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FACILITY HOURS & ADDRESS

ADDRESS

1605 Cameron St. | 703.746.5560

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Center Director: Julie Miles

Email: julie.miles@alexandriava.gov

HOURS

This facility is available for pre-scheduled programming and private use on demand. We are closed on all City Holidays.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

FACILITY AMENITIES

Arts & Crafts Room, Creative Playspace, Kitchen, Meeting Rooms, Four Multi-purpose Rooms, One Large Multi-purpose Room with Stage, Gallery, Exhibit Space & Free WiFi.

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FACILITY HISTORY

This brick building was purchased by the City after it had served during wartime as a USO. Here during those years, thousands of American servicemen and women found a home away from home. In 2004, the building was reopened after extensive renovation as the Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center named after Dr. Oswald Durant. Dr. Durant was a long-time resident of Alexandria who served in World War I, and post-war became a medical doctor. For most of his career, Dr. Durant was one of only two or three African American doctors in Alexandria. Dr. Durant was an active community leader and devoted significant time to public health campaigns. Dr. Oswald Durant passed away at the age of 57 on April 10, 1953, in his home at 708 Pendleton Street. Today the Oswald Durant Center serves as a recreational and private event facility for the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities.   

Durant Center Rentals

The Durant Center provides community programming and meeting space on demand for a variety of needs. Our facility features:

  • One grand multipurpose room with stage
  • Four multiple purpose rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Gallery
  • Patio

Interested in renting Durant for your next event? Fill out the rental packet today!

Durant Center Rental Packet

To learn more about how fees are determined for rentals throughout Alexandria, see our Fee Schedule page. 

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Creative Playspace

Check out Durant's Playspace! Your children's imaginations will run wild in our new toddler and preschooler play area, complete with books, a reading nook, puppet theater, stuffed animals, a coloring area and more. This space is perfect for ages 18 months-5 years and open Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $5.

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Outdoor Area

Oswald Durant Center is surrounded by other fun outdoor amenities such as Buchanan Park, Jefferson Houston Synthetic Field, and Old Town Pool.

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Leatrice Byrd Playground at Buchanan Park

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