I am pleased to report that there are 247 members of AMHS. Thank you for your continued support of the Society’s programs and activities

The picturesque small town of Petrella Tifernina is located about 13 kilometers south of Campobasso. The town has approximately 1,280 inhabitants. The name derives from "Pratella", recorded in the 12th century as a fiefdom of Norman Ruggero of Molise, then under the Anjou. It was given to Raimondo and Berlingieri from Provence, France, who lost the title in favor

For our fourth program of 2018, we were pleased to welcome as our speaker, Washington Post reporter and AMHS member Mike DeBonis. His topic: “It’s Not (Usually) Fake News: How political reporters do their jobs in 2018.” As a reporter who covers congressional and national politics, Mike has had a number of front-page stories

To those AMHS members who heard Italian teacher and author Ceil Lucas speak at our program in April 2017, and to those who couldn’t make it, you have another opportunity to hear Ceil at a special event at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C. The date is Sunday, September 9, 2018, at 6:30-8:00 pm and the event is

One of Abruzzo’s most beautiful towns, Civitella del Tronto, is located about 15 kilometers north of Teramo, in the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. The town has approximately 5,130 inhabitants, known as Civitellesi. Its main attraction is a fortress which is one of the largest and most important works of military engineering in Europe.

As you may recall from a previous mention in the Notiziario, we are pleased to welcome two accomplished and talented musicians, the Duo Buccini Ortolano, who will be visiting from Abruzzo in September and who will be performing at Casa Italiana on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 6:30 pm.

Wherever I travel, I always seek an Italian connection. Travelling to Portugal this past May did not disappoint. Whether in Lisbon or travelling along Portugal’s Silver Coast, the Italian influence is alive and well. As in Italy, the art is amazing, the wine delicious and for those who enjoy a Mediterranean diet, there is plenty of fresh local fish, fruit, vegetables, and olive oil to savor

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Please join AMHS, the Lido Civic Club, the National Italian American Foundation, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, the Knights of Columbus, and the National Christopher Columbus Association for this year’s National Columbus Day Ceremony on Monday, October 8, 2018.

From July 21 – July 28, certain members of the D’Andrea family, along with their cousin Leda (Fantozzi) Heidenreich, spent one week sharing a magnificent house on Hilton Head Island. The “clan” enjoyed the beach,

Ferragosto 2018 was celebrated Sunday, August 18, for the second year at Fort Ward Park in Alexandria, Virginia from 3:00 - 7:00 PM.

1st Vice President-Programs For our fifth program of the year, please join us on Sunday, September 23, 2018, 1:00 p.m. at Carmine’s Restaurant, for a presentation by AMHS member Maria D’Andrea-Yothers on the transumanza and tratturi, a phenomenon that has profoundly influenced the economy,

As most of us know, the Society awards a scholarship each year to two deserving students who have demonstrated academic excellence as well as a keen interest in the Italian language or in Italian studies. Our Society partners with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) to sponsor the two scholarships. During the month of April,