The Erie County Historical Society and the Lange Trust of the Sandusky Library invited the community to a FREE performance.
MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. – “I HAVE A DREAM” SPEECH
Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Sandusky High School theater/auditorium
The celebration began with a reception from 12:30 to 1:00 with Soft drinks and finger foods, prepared by EHOVE’s Culinary Arts Institute. The 200 attendees experienced that emotional moment in history as Pastor Dr. Reverend John H. McCants recreated this extraordinary speech. Following the presentation, the audience was invited to ask questions of the performer, while he remained in character, followed by questions regarding how the character actor prepared for this role.
MEET THE ACTOR PROTRAYING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
The Rev. John H. McCants Jr. serves as Pastor of St. Paul AME Church (African Methodist Episcopal church) in Canton and is also known for his performances portraying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The light food offering was prepared by EHOVE’s Culinary Arts Institute and included Cookies, fruit platter, veggie platter, hummus, tuna salad & chicken salad, bottled water and coffee.
Did you know that Culinary Arts students will become members of FCCLA (Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America), an association of Family and Consumer Science students. FCCLA allows students to participate in competitive events, fund-raisers, community service projects and social chapter activities.
EHOVE’s Young Chef Inn is a restaurant where the Culinary Arts students perform every task associated with restaurant management and operation, from menu planning to food procurement, preparation and serving. Founded in the 1970s, the restaurant features very reasonable prices on a variety of tasty upscale and everyday dishes through its regular menus and a specials menu that changes weekly. It is open most Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
This special presentation is supported by the Erie County Historical Assoc. and private donations.
The performance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is funded by the Lange Trust.