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Durant Center to close for maintenance Aug. 31-Sept. 5

By James Cullum
The Oswald Durant Center at 1605 Cameron Street in Old Town (via Google Maps)

The Oswald Durant Center (1605 Cameron Street) in Old Town will be closed from Sunday, Aug. 31, until Friday, Sept. 5, to undergo annual maintenance and cleaning.

“This brief closure ensures that our facility remains safe, clean, and welcoming for all who use it. During this time, no programs, rentals, or public access will be available,” the city said in a statement. “We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we complete this essential upkeep.”

The Durant Center is home to a children’s play space that’s usually open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. throughout the week. It is also home to four multi-purpose rooms, a grand multipurpose room with a stage, a kitchen, a gallery, and a patio.

The cleaning is expected to wrap up on September 4, and the center will reopen the following day, according to the city.

Image via Google Maps

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.