More Great Museums to Visit in Alexandria Louisiana
The cultural diversity in Louisiana has always been celebrated. The unique blending of Native Americans, Africans, White Settlers that hailed from all over the world and other ethnic groups that made this area their home formed a diverse and unique cultural area that incorporates many elements of many cultures. Your tour bus group can see some of the best examples of this blending of cultures in some of the finest museums in the state located in Alexandria.
You can't visit Alexandria without seeing the rich contributions that the African Americans have lent to this city. From music to architecture - their influence is richly felt. This is showcased at the Ana Bontemps African-American Museum located at 1327 3rd Street. The museum is housed in the boyhood home of author, poet, anthologist and librarian, Arna Wendell Bontemps who made a name for himself and called attention to the rightful place of African Americans in American history. Your tour group will find an interesting collection of African-American memorabilia, pamphlets, books, and artifacts. Call ahead at 318-473-4692 before your tour bus group visits as this venue plays host to many special events throughout the year.
Another fun venue to visit with your tour bus group is the River Oaks Square Arts Center located at 1330 Main Street. This venue has an ever changing collection of both local, regional and nationally known artists. For more information call 318-473-2670.
For your next tour bus expedition, make the city of Alexandria your next destination and experience the rich cultural history of this charming town.
You can't visit Alexandria without seeing the rich contributions that the African Americans have lent to this city. From music to architecture - their influence is richly felt. This is showcased at the Ana Bontemps African-American Museum located at 1327 3rd Street. The museum is housed in the boyhood home of author, poet, anthologist and librarian, Arna Wendell Bontemps who made a name for himself and called attention to the rightful place of African Americans in American history. Your tour group will find an interesting collection of African-American memorabilia, pamphlets, books, and artifacts. Call ahead at 318-473-4692 before your tour bus group visits as this venue plays host to many special events throughout the year.
Another fun venue to visit with your tour bus group is the River Oaks Square Arts Center located at 1330 Main Street. This venue has an ever changing collection of both local, regional and nationally known artists. For more information call 318-473-2670.
For your next tour bus expedition, make the city of Alexandria your next destination and experience the rich cultural history of this charming town.
