Bontemps African American Museum
The Arna Bontemps African American Museum was a museum in the United States city of Alexandria, Louisiana. The museum was housed in the restored home that was the birthplace of the poet Arna Bontemps, renowned as one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance.[1]
The museum and cultural center was located at 1327 3rd Street, and was one of the first 26 featured sites on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Facebook site". Arna Bontemps African American Museum. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
Permanently Closed
External links[]
- Official website for the Arna Bontemps African American Museum
- Louisiana African American Heritage Trail
Coordinates: 31°18′36″N 92°26′32″W / 31.3099°N 92.4423°W
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- African-American history of Louisiana
- Louisiana African American Heritage Trail
- African-American museums in Louisiana
- Museums in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
- Poetry museums
- Louisiana Creole culture
- Buildings and structures in Alexandria, Louisiana
- Tourist attractions in Alexandria, Louisiana
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