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Bontemps African American Museum

Coordinates: 31°18′36″N 92°26′32″W / 31.3099°N 92.4423°W / 31.3099; -92.4423
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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 featured on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. It opened in 1992.[2]

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  1. ^ "Facebook site".
  2. ^ "Arna Bontemps African American Museum and Cultural Center". Retrieved 24 October 2023.
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31°18′36″N 92°26′32″W / 31.3099°N 92.4423°W / 31.3099; -92.4423