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Presenting Chaplain Allen Allensworth
February 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm MST
Free
Travel to the late 1800’s for an entertaining evening at the historic Post Chapel with Chaplain Allensworth and his daughters Nella and Eva.
In a dramatic portrayal of Chaplain Allen Allensworth, Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army, he will deliver one of Chaplain Allensworth’s most notable and frequently delivered speeches: “The Battle of Life and How to Win It”.
Chaplain Allensworth is an esteemed man and respected orator who once was stationed at Utah’s Fort Douglas with the 24th Infantry in the U.S. Army, a historically famous Buffalo Soldier regiment.
Step back in time and enjoy an evening of entertainment listening to this long-forgotten historic speech in the historic location of the Fort Douglas Post Chapel where many of his speeches and sermons were delivered during his time in Utah. Chaplain Allensworth will be joined by his two daughters – Nella and Eva – who will share their musical talents: Nella singing and Eva playing violin.
Chaplain Allen Allensworth – portrayed by Everett Spencer
Nella Allensworth – portrayed by Azia Rowley
Eva Allensworth – portrayed by Yemma Evans
THE EVENT IS FREE.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
WE RECOMMEND PRE-REGISTRATION TO SAVE TIME AT THE DOOR THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT.
Organized by:
Sema Hadithi African American Heritage & Culture Foundation
J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah
The Veteran Support Center of the University of Utah
Black Cultural Center at the University of Utah
*Photograph of Chaplain Allen Allensworth taken 15 January 1889
