Allen AME: Our Stories, Our Space, Our Legacy at Clemens Center

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.