This free special program honors the enduring history and cultural significance of the former Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church, now the Clemans Theater for the Arts. The event 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. The committee is comprised of former church members, descendants, local historians, artists, educators, and community advocates, established to ensure the church's history remains visible, meaningful, and accessible for future generations.
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East Lynne Theater Company to Honor Historic Allen AME Church With Free Community Event
July 22, 2026 The Allen AME Legacy Committee, founded by East Lynne Theater Company of Cape May, will host a free program celebrating the history of the former Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church at the Clemans Theater for the Arts.About the Theatre
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