Tangier: Community & Culture
Tangier's civic fabric includes 1 library, 1 cultural organization.
- 39.7 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Virginia 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | EWELL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (410) 425-2181 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 20910 CALEB JONES RD., EWELL MD 21824 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 11.7 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 27 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (2)
Tangier Island Historic District
Tangier Island Historic District (Boundary Increase)
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BEDFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 2 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Tangier+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=23440 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=23440 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=23440 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=23440 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 35 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 21 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 9 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (7)
J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum
Nature Center
Reedville Fishermen's Museum
Eastern Shore Railway Museum
Northern Neck Farm Museum
Kilmarnock Museum
Civil War Museum / Marshland Nature Center
Attractions (15)
J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum
Nature Center
Reedville Fishermen's Museum
Eastern Shore Railway Museum
Northern Neck Farm Museum
Kilmarnock Museum
Civil War Museum / Marshland Nature Center
Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library
Objects Art and More
Deltaville Maritime Museum
Deltaville Cabinet Shop
Tea House
Deltaville Maritime Museum
Gwynn's Island Museum
Pocomoke Fair Grounds
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 7.90 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 2 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |