GUGLIONESI
The beautiful town of Guglionesi is located about 50 kilometers from Campobasso. It has approximately 2,017 inhabitants known as Guglionesi. The town lies amid fields, olive trees and vineyards, on a hill
IASA Offers Wealth of Italian-American Information
Since 1880 more than five million women, men, and children have left their birthplace in Italy to make new lives for themselves in North America.
The Politically Talented D’Alesandro Family
Thomas D’Alesandro Jr. was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 1, 1903. His father was Tommaso Giovanni D’Alesandro and his mother was Maria Foppiani Petronilla, a young widow whom his father had married in their home
Local Artist Amy Guadagnoli Honored as an NOIAW “Wise Woman” of 2021
The National Organization of Italian American Women recently honored a local artist with Abruzzese roots, Amy Guadagnoli, as one of its “Wise Women” for 2021. NOIAW’s annual event was held virtually on January 23, 2021 and for the first time combined to honor four
AMHS Membership
Welcome to our New Members: Ray Abruzzo, Sandra Burnis-Holly, Phillip Contrino, Anthony & Judith D’Ambrosi, Dr. Gary & Jennifer Della Zanna, John Iazzetti, Jenny Irwin, Robert O’Malley, Robert Tinnell and Cora Williams
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear members and friends: As we slosh out of winter and step into spring, it is natural to feel a little excitement. Even those who love the cold weather appreciate a return to greener grass, leaves on the trees, blooms on the flowers,
AMHS Bids Farewell to FATHER EZIO MARCHETTO With Our Thanks
Father Ezio Marchetto left Holy Rosary Church in February for his new assignment in New York City, taking with him the thanks and affection of the AMHS for his support throughout his seven and a half years here.
SANTA MARIA DEL MOLISE
The beautiful small town of Santa Maria del Molise is located at the foot of the Matese mountains in the southern Apennines and is known for its beautiful waterfalls (cascate). It has approximately 653 inhabitants
SIAMO UNA FAMIGLIA
Maria D’Andrea-Yothers Joins CISC Board of Directors Our AMHS Past President Maria D’Andrea-Yothers is the newest member of the board of directors of the Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center, Inc. (CISC)
VASTO: Fount of Artistic Talent
The town of Vasto in the province of Chieti in the region of Abruzzo has been the birthplace of numerous accomplished artists. This is especially remarkable for a town of about 40,000 near the Adriatic coast.
Congratulations to the Three Board Members for the 2021-2023 Term
Congratulations to the three members of the AMHS Board of Directors, who were voted in by mailed ballot: Frank Bonsiero, Jeff Clark, and Mark Lino.
Wines of Molise Featured In Live-Stream From Italy
Although we were not able to meet in person at Casa Italiana for our annual wine-tasting due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we were together virtually for what turned out to be a joyful and informative event.
Famous Italian Children’s Author GIANNI RODARI Celebrated
As part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gianni Rodari, Italy’s most beloved author of children’s books, the Embassy of Italy’s Italian Cultural Institute hosted a virtual talk on November 24, 2020, featuring experts here and in Italy.