THE NATIONAL COLUMBUS DAY CEREMONY
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.
THE D’ANDREA & FANTOZZI FAMILIES AT HILTON HEAD ISLAND
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,
THE 2018 FERRAGOSTO PICNIC – FUN, FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP
Ferragosto 2018 was celebrated Sunday, August 18, for the second year at Fort Ward Park in Alexandria, Virginia from 3:00 - 7:00 PM.
ALONG THE SHEPHERD’S TRAIL
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,
INTRODUCING THE WINNERS OF THE 2018- 2019 AMHS/NIAF SCHOLARSHIPS
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,
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
t may be hard to believe, but we really are in the month of September. That means Fall cannot be far behind. As you think back over the past days of summer, your memories may include one or more of our recent AMHS events.
PIETRACUPA, PROVINCE OF CAMPOBASSO, REGION OF MOLISE
The small town of Pietracupa is located about 20 kilometers northwest of Campobasso. The town has approximately 246 inhabitants.
WHAT DID YOU DO IN THE WAR, GRANDPA?
(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,
MEMORIAL MASS FOR GIOVANNI FALCONE
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
MADDALENA BOREA HONORED FOR WORK WITH YOUNG OPERA SINGERS
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,
CELEBRATION OF PINO CICALA’S LIFE
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
CONGRATULATIONS MARIA D’ANDREA-YOTHERS, APPOINTED DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL
On June 27, 2018, our daughter, Maria, assumed the position of Director, Office of Textiles and Apparel, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department
AMHS MEMBERSHIP
I am pleased to report that there are 245 members of AMHS, including one new member. Thank you for your continued support of the Society’s
SIAMO UNA FAMIGLIA
Dr. Lynn Sorbara, AMHS 2nd Vice President – Membership, was recently named “Program Director of the Month” in the
Remarks delivered by Gianluca Nigro at the Festa della Repubblica
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.