Francavilla al Mare is a beautiful area inhabited since prehistoric days which is now part of the urban area of Pescara. Located a few miles south of Pescara, it is one of the finest seaside resorts and an important cultural center in Abruzzo.

The small town of Pietracupa is located about 20 kilometers northwest of Campobasso. The town has approximately 246 inhabitants.

(As an assignment for the US/VA Honors history course at Chantilly HS, in Fairfax VA, students were tasked to interview a person who had some experiences related to a conflict that involved the United States. Emanuele Di Prima, a Senior at Chantilly HS,

The annual Mass and reception in commemoration of Magistrate Judge Giovanni Falcone, an Italian judge and prosecuting magistrate who dedicated his professional life working to overthrow the Sicilian Mafia, was held at Holy Rosary

At the end of the Washington National Opera’s season in late May, the successful season was celebrated with a dinner at the home of one of the donors. Afterwards,

The family and friends of Pino Cicala recently gathered to celebrate his amazing life, one year after his passing. Pino Cicala First, a Mass for Pino, a long-time Holy Rosary parishioner and AMHS member, was

On June 27, 2018, our daughter, Maria, assumed the position of Director, Office of Textiles and Apparel, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department

Dr. Lynn Sorbara, AMHS 2nd Vice President – Membership, was recently named “Program Director of the Month” in the

Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. Signori e signore, buona sera. What a beautiful night this is, in such a delightful venue here in Virginia, with such a truly fantastic crowd of diverse and wonderful individuals and families.

Our third AMHS program on June 10 this year dealt with the fascinating subject of “prejudice and privilege--the complex history of Italian American immigration.” Our speaker was an expert in the field, Professor Thomas Guglielmo,

We are pleased to announce that two accomplished and talented musicians, the Duo Buccini Ortolano, will be visiting from Abruzzo in September and will be performing at Casa Italiana on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 6:30 pm.

The Bella Italia Market, a project to raise funds for the Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center, will take place on December 1- 2, 2018 at Casa Italiana. Here’s your chance to purchase quality Italian products and services under one roof

AMHS is pleased to announce that, for the 2nd year in a row, the annual Ferragosto picnic will be held at Fort Ward Park in Alexandria, VA from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12. The Park is an

We are happy to have AMHS member Mike DeBonis, a reporter who covers congressional and national politics for the Washington Post, as our speaker for the July 22 program.

By the time you read this message, summer weather will have already arrived and you may have already enjoyed a summer break or two. As you know, our Society takes no breaks in the summer, remaining active even during the hot, muggy months.