MAKE MUSIC DAY
This year an enthusiastic and appreciative audience celebrated the annual Make Music Day at the Embassy of Italy with a performance by an Italian jazz group which paid tribute to Italian cinema and the soundtracks which have been so important to the films’ success.
From the AMHS Nominating Committee
On November 17, at the general membership meeting, the Society will hold elections for the positions of President
PORTOCANNONE
The picturesque small town of Portocannone is located about 50 kilometers northeast of Campobasso. The town has approximately 2,490 inhabitants, known as Portocannonesi.
SIAMO UNA FAMIGLIA
The fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing triggered many memories for those of us who lived during that historic moment,
Music of Bella Italia
Did you know Niccolò Machiavelli, besides being the author of “The Prince,” was a musical composer as well?
THIS IS YOUR NOTIZIARIO
The AMHS is much more than just its meetings. We are a vibrant society of people who care about their heritage and
CELEBRATING THE VESPA
Our fourth program for the year will be all about the Vespa, that iconic symbol of Italy, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Our program will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Casa Italiana.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
My last message went out on the cusp of summer. This one reaches you as we head toward fallMy last message went out on the cusp of summer. This one reaches you as we head toward fall.
FERRAGOSTO 2019
Historic Fort Ward Park in Alexandria, Va., was transformed into a little bit of Italy on Sunday, August 11, as the AMHS held its annual Ferragosto picnic.
SANT’ELENA SANNITA
The economy was based on steel works (farming tools, knives, scissors) and over the centuries, the skilled craftsmen of Sant’Elena went to the market fairs as far as Brindisi and Tuscany.
CARAPELLE CALVISIO
One of Abruzzo’s beautiful (very) small towns, Carapelle Calvisio, is located 35 kilometers from L’Aquila in the natural park known as the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park
THIS IS YOUR NOTIZIARIO
The AMHS is much more than just its meetings. We are a vibrant society of people who care about their heritage and
FROM THE REGIONAL CORNER
Francavilla al Mare is a beautiful area inhabited since prehistoric days which is now part of the urban area of Pescara. Located a few miles south of Pescara, it is one of the finest seaside resorts and an important cultural center in Abruzzo.
EXPLORING OUR ROOTS
After reading the article “Stamping Around Italy — City of Vasto Municipals” in the May/June 2019 issue of the Notiziario, I was inspired by my fellow stamp-collecting Vastese, Louis Alfano, to write this article