


CARAMANICO TERME
The picturesque small town of Caramanico Terme is situated near the confluence of the Orfento and Orta rivers, on a hilltop between the Monte Morrone and the Majella mountains. The town has approximately 2,080 inhabitants, known as Caramanichesi.

Canadian-American Special Force in Italy Remembered for Key Victory in World War II
Memorial Day seemed like an appropriate time to learn about the exploits of the First Special Service Force in Italy during World War II. I took advantage of the opportunity to watch a lecture livestreamed from Italy about one of the key battles fought by these elite

Professor Vittoria’s Book Now Available in Italian
AMHS members may recall that Professor Carmine Vittoria gave a talk at Casa Italiana on June 9, 2019 (it seems like such a long time ago). He told the compelling story of family, a story of hardship and survival, through the eyes of a boy growing up in the small town of Avella before,

Sara Forden’s Gucci Book Will Star Lady Gaga in the Movie
AMHS members may recall a talk by author and reporter Sara Forden in January 2018 on her book “The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour and Greed.” Now she has given a virtual talk under the auspices of the Italian Cultural Society.

Third Golden Age Transformed Post-War Italy
AMHS members may recall that, due to the pandemic, we had to cancel our luncheon meeting planned for March 22, 2020, with author and Italian culture expert Carla Gambescia. Carla recently gave a virtual talk from her home in Chappaqua, N.Y., about Italy’s “Third Golden Age

Postponed Celebration Does Not Dampen Community Spirit; Special Messages from Society Presidents
June 14, 2020 was supposed to be a special day — the celebration of 20 years of existence for the Abruzzo and Molise Heritage Society of the Washington D.C. Area and all of the spirit of community, family and love of all things Italian which have defined the Society’s character.

SIAMO UNA FAMIGLIA
Membership Greetings! We hope that our members and their loved ones are safe and healthy during this global crisis. As of June 3, 2020,