Oswald Durant Center

The Oswald Durant Center is located in the Upper King Street neighborhood of Old Town and provides community programming and meeting space on demand. Formerly a USO center, the Center was named after Dr. Oswald Durant, one of the first African American doctors in Alexandria.
Page updated on March 15, 2023 at 11:24 AM

Address

1605 Cameron St.

Hours of Operation

Durant Center Entrance
  • Available for pre-scheduled private use on demand
  • Closed on all City holidays

Contact Information

703.746.5560

Center Manager - Julie Miles
Julie.Miles@alexandriava.gov

Rentals

The Durant Center provides community programming and meeting space on demand. 

Durant Center Rental Spaces

Durant Center Large Multipurpose Room
Durant Center Foyer
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Creative Playspace

Check out PLAYSPACE! Let your children's imaginations run wild at our new toddler and preschooler play area complete with books and a reading nook, puppet theater, puzzles, stuffed animals, coloring section, and more.

For ages 18 months - 5 years

Free for all

Open Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Creative Playspace

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About Oswald Durant

Dr. Oswald Durant was one of the first African American doctors in Alexandria. For many years, Dr. Durant could not practice at the local hospital because of segregation. Some patients of color in need of emergency care would show up at his home in the middle of the night to be treated for their injuries.