(CAPE MAY, NJ) — The public is invited to attend “Allen AME: Our Stories, Our Space, Our Legacy,” a free special program honoring the enduring history and cultural significance of the former Allen <a href="https://abs<a href="https://absafricatv.com/exploring-new-frontiers-at-the-africa-innovates-conference-2026/” title=”Exploring new frontiers at the Africa Innovates Conference 2026″>africatv.com/africa-cdc-seeks-us1-4bn-to-contain-dr-congo-ebola-outbreak/” title=”Africa CDC seeks US$1.4bn to contain DR Congo Ebola outbreak “>African Methodist Episcopal Church in Cape May. The event will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the historic Allen AME Church (717 Franklin Street) in Cape May.
The program is organized by the Allen AME Legacy Committee, a community-based committee founded in 2025 by East Lynne Theater Company to help preserve, extend, and share the history of Allen AME Church and its lasting impact on Cape May. Comprised of former church members, descendants, local historians, artists, educators, and community advocates, the committee was established to ensure the church’s history remains visible, meaningful, and accessible for future generations.
“Allen AME Church has long been a beacon of faith, resilience, and community history, and this Legacy Program ensures its stories and cultural contributions continue to inspire future generations in its new chapter as home to East Lynne Theater Company,” said Janis Washington White, Allen AME Legacy Committee Co-Chair.
To register, go to www.eastlynnetheater.org/allen-ame-legacy-event.
“It is a privilege for East Lynne Theater Company to be trusted with protecting and sustaining the historical significance of this great building, and welcoming the community back to this extraordinary venue,” said Mark David Boberick, executive director of East Lynne Theater Company.
