Aretha Franklin & Julia Ward Howe: Storytelling Pairings, America250

Through engaging first-person storytelling, discover how these remarkable women used their gifts to inspire hope, courage, and lasting change.Featured Historical Portrayals on November 12, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.:Aretha Franklin — portrayed by Betty SawyerJulia Ward Howe — portrayed by Holly RobisonStorytelling Pairings: A Blended Celebration of American Legacy continues on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, October–December 2026, from 5:30–7:00pm.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.