MAFALDA, PROVINCE OF CAMPOBASSO, MOLISE REGION
The picturesque town of Mafalda is located about 45 kilometers north of Campobasso, near the beautiful Adriatic coast. The town is known for the tradition of making the exquisite tombolo lace. Mafalda has
CAPESTRANO, PROVINCE OF L’AQUILA, ABRUZZO REGION
The small town of Capestrano lies in the heart of Abruzzo in the valley of the Tirino river. It is located in a natural park, the Gran Sasso National Park and Monti della Laga. Capestrano is famous for the celebrated
PINO CICALA MARKS 60 YEARS OF SERVICE
The spotlight is shining brightly on Italy as Expo Milan 2015 is set to open May 1. Designed to make a powerful impact on the critical global issues of hunger and nutrition, the theme of this world’s fair is
PBS IMMIGRATION SERIES SPARKS SPIRITED DISCUSSION AT OUR MARCH 29 MEETING
AMHS’ second program of the year featured a very interesting discussion on March 29, 2015, on the recent PBS series on the early immigration of Italians to America entitled “The Italian Americans.”
PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
At its October 2014 meeting, the Executive Committee voted to propose to the membership that three amendments be made to the Society’s by-laws.
NEXT SOCIETY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
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
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
I first want to wish everyone a Happy Spring. Tis the season of “fun in the sun” and the beautiful cherry blossoms. We had another very successful general Society meeting on March 29: 69 members, friends and
TUFARA, PROVINCE OF CAMPOBASSO, MOLISE REGION
The small town of Tufara is located about 25 miles southeast of Campobasso, not far from Gambatesa, a town that shares a similar historical origin as a place overlooking a “tratturo” (sheep migration trail).
SCANNO, PROVINCE OF L’AQUILA,
Scanno, sometimes called “La Perla d’Abruzzo” (the Pearl of Abruzzo), is a picturesque town in the province of 11 L’Aquila.The medieval town, with approximately 2,048 inhabitants known as Scannesi, is
FROM THE REGIONAL CORNER
Scanno, sometimes called “La Perla d’Abruzzo” (the Pearl of Abruzzo), is a picturesque town in the province of 11 L’Aquila.The medieval town, with approximatel
ADVENTURES IN EASTERN SICILY ANDSOUTHERN CALABRIA
Timing is everything, as the saying goes. So a trip to eastern Sicily and southern Calabria in mid-October 2014 was perfect timing, since every day was sunny and warm as opposed to a few days later in early
AMHS MEMBERSHIP
I am pleased to report that our 2015 membership renewal campaign is underway. We have received many renewals thus far and
A LOVING TRIBUTE TO BETTY JANE PAOLANTONIO FROM HER SON, ALBERT
Betty Jane Paolantonio, 90 years of age, died on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Capital Care Hospice in Arlington after a more than five year struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in 1924 in Morgantown,
SIAMO UNA FAMIGLIA
AMHS congratulates members Robert and Bess DiTullio on the birth of their son, Luca Ennio DiTullio, who came to this world on December 10, 2014, a wonderful early Christmas present for the whole family,