In honor of Black History Month, the City of Alexandria celebrates the legacy of Arna Bontemps, one of the nation’s most prolific African American writers and a proud son of Alexandria.
His childhood home now stands as the Arna Bontemps African American Museum, preserving his impact as a novelist, poet, playwright, and historian. A leader of the Harlem Renaissance, Bontemps used his words to challenge injustice and highlight Black life in Louisiana and the South.
Step inside and discover his incredible story, his works, and his lasting influence on African American history and culture.