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Experience an inspiring evening as two visionary leaders who believed education could transform lives come to life. Everett L. Spencer portrays Booker T. Washington, the renowned educator and reformer who expanded opportunities through learning and self-determination, while Jeff Driggs brings John Adams to the stage, sharing the story of the Founding Father who championed education as essential to preserving liberty and democracy. Through engaging first-person storytelling, discover how these remarkable men helped shape the future of America through knowledge, leadership, and public service.The event will be filmed and shared on the Story Crossroads YouTube Channel—but there’s nothing quite like being there in person!
Featured Historical Portrayals on November 19, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.:
Booker T Washington — portrayed by Everett L Spencer, The MESSENGER
John Adams — portrayed by Jeff Driggs
Storytelling Pairings: A Blended Celebration of American Legacy continues on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, October–December 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Location:
Salt Lake Art Museum
249 South 400 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Questions? Email [email protected] or call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799. Explore more free presentations in this series at http://storycrossroads.org/America250.
Story Crossroads is honored to be one of only 50 organizations nationwide selected to receive an America250 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This project is presented in collaboration with the Utah Storytelling Guild and the Nubian Storytellers of Utah Leadership.
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Salt Lake Art Museum, 275 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-4231, United States
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