Bontemps African American Museum
- Bontemps African American Museum
The Arna Bontemps African American Museum is a museum in the United States city of Alexandria, Louisiana. The museum is housed in the restored home that was the birthplace of the poet Arna Bontemps, renowned as one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance.
The museum and cultural center is located at 1327 3rd Street. The Bontemps museum is one of the first 26 featured sites on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.
External links
* [http://www.arnabontempsmuseum.com/ Official website for the Arna Bontemps African American Museum]
* [http://www.louisianatravel.com/explore/cultural_history/african_american_heritage_trail/ Louisiana African American Heritage Trail]
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