NEXT SOCIETY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
EARLY ITALIAN IMMIGRATION TOPIC OF MAY 31, 2015 MEETING
We are very pleased to have as our speaker at the May 31, 2015, meeting Dr. Tyler Anbinder, a professor at George Washington University and acclaimed author. At our third program of the year, Dr. Anbinder will talk to us about the history of Italian immigration to the United States, focusing on the period from 1880 to 1924, when more than 3 million Italians immigrated to the U.S. Dr. Anbinder will use period photographs to illustrate his presentation, and he will look at why Italians left Italy in such large numbers, what their lives were like in the United States, and the reception they got from native-born Americans. Our speaker is a specialist in 19th century American politics and the history of immigration and ethnicity in American life.
He has written a book entitled “Five Points: The Nineteenth Century New York City Neighborhood that Invented Tap Dance, Stole Elections and Became the World’s Most Notorious Slum” about the New York City neighborhood near present-day Little Italy and Chinatown, and a book entitled “Nativism and Slavery: The Northern Know Nothings and the Politics of the 1850s”, about the role of the anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic Know Nothing party on the political crisis that led to the Civil War. Dr. Anbinder also was a historical consultant to Martin Scorsese for the making of the movie,
“The Gangs of New York.” AMHS members, friends and guests are cordially invited to the May 31 program at Casa Italiana at 1:00 p.m. The luncheon will be catered by Fontina Grille. Paid reservations must be received by May 27, 2015. Please make your reservations early and bring your family members and friends to what is sure to be a very interesting and enjoyable meeting. AMHS 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION By Maria D’Andrea On Sunday, June 28, 2015, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, AMHS will host a 15th anniversary celebration for members and a few invited guests. This event is intended to allow us to do the following:
• honor and recognize our members for their support throughout the years;
• pay tribute to the men and women who have served as officers and board members;
• recognize our scholarship recipients; and
• recognize the other Italian American organizations that we have partnered with over the years in support of various events and activities.
It is worth noting that 37% of our current membership joined in 2000 and 2001; 46% of our current membership have been with us for 10 years. These are remarkable statistics that show the Society has had a lasting impact on our community. We will have heavy hors d’oeuvres (catered by Carmine’s) and beverages. Music by our own Sergio Fresco! Invitations to this event will be mailed soon – so keep an eye out and come celebrate with us!