Alexandria: Community & Culture
On the community map of Alexandria: 11 libraries, 239 congregations, and 50 cultural organizations.
- 1.5 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
- 3.2 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Virginia 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Sherwood Regional Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (703) 765-3645 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22306 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3380 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 11 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MOUNT VERNON
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KIWANIS FOUNDATION OF ALEXANDRIA VA INC
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROSSLYN ROTARY FOUNDATION
IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF VIRGINIA
THE MOUNT VERNON ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION INC
FRANCONIA LODGE 1076 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
AMERICAN LEGION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ALEXANDRIA ROTARY FOUNDATION
ALEXANDRIA SOUTH ROTARY
ALEXANDRIA HOST LIONS CLUB
| Churches · Total count | 239 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (18)
Bank of Potomac. Executive Office and Governor's Residence of the Restored Government of Virginia
George Washington High School
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Ivy Hill Cemetery
Oakland Baptist Cemetery
Swann-Daingerfield House
Southwest No. 4 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia
Fort Hunt
Green Spring
Hollin Hills Historic District
Huntley
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Enterprise Lodge #3488-Pride of Fairfax County Lodge #298
Mount Vernon High School
Tauxemont Historic District
Tower House
Woodlawn Plantation
Woodlawn Plantation (Boundary Increase)
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 26 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 50 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (11)
UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE
SALVATION ARMY WORLD SERVICE OFFICE SAWSO
SALVATION ARMY & ITS COMPONENTS
SALVATION ARMY NATIONAL CORP
ALEXANDRIA JAYCEES FOUNDATION
OPTIMIST CLUB OF ALEXANDRIA FOUNDATION INC
UNITED WAY RETIREES ASSOCIATION
MOUNT VERNON ANIMAL RESCUE INC
CINDERELLAS ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS INC
GOODWILL CARAVAN USA
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 2,980 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Alexandria+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=22304 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=22304 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=22304 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=22304 |
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 | 190 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 124 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 3 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 31 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Great Waves Waterpark
National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum
Freedom House Museum
Friendship Fire Station
Lyceum Museum
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Musuem
Super, Awesome & Amazing
Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon
Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center
Distillery
Gristmill
Miller's Cottage
Oxon Hill Farm
Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon
Arlington Historical Museum
Attractions (4)
National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum
Freedom House Museum
Friendship Fire Station
Lyceum Museum
Other
Organizations (17)
CYPRUS AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC
IVY HILL CEMETERY HISTORICAL PRSERVATION SOCIETY
CARRIERS AND LOCALS SOCIETY
NATIONAL MALL LIBERTY FUND DC
GUM SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
KERR FAMILY ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
FILIPINO VETERANS RECOGNITION AND EDUCATION PROJECT
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE SOCIETIES WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF C
BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC RESEARCH AND EXPEDITION GROUP
FRIENDS OF HISTORIC HUNTLEY
NATIONAL SOCIETY COLONIAL DAMES XVII CENTURY
VIRGINIA TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TALL SHIP PROVIDENCE FOUNDATION
SEMINOLE NEGRO INDIAN SCOUTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
NATIONAL SOCIETY DESCENDANTS OF AMERICAN RAILROAD WORKERS
MOUNT VERNON REGIONAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
HELLENIC HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Clubs (15)
GARDEN CLUB OF ALEXANDRIA
ALEXANDRIA SPORTSMANS CLUB
YACHT HAVEN GARDEN CLUB
DMV ANESTASIA GOLF CLUB
GARDEN CLUB OF WAYNEWOOD
THE SAILING CLUB OF WASHINGTON
BELLEHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB INC
OLD DOMINION BOAT CLUB
MOUNT VERNON YACHT CLUB INC
MOUNT VERNON COUNTRY CLUB INC
RIVERSIDE GARDENS SWIM & TENNIS CLUB
HAYFIELD FARM SWIM CLUB INC
MOUNT VERNON HOUSE AND GARDEN CLUB
FITNESS ASSOCIATION OF PTO
HUNTING CREEK GARDEN CLUB INC
Stations (1)
(unnamed)
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 19.00 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.50 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 2,980 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 131 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 74 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 8 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 39 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 134 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 134 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Alexandria