Siamo Una Famiglia
Christopher Renneker, our AMHS president, will be going to the Italian-American Future Leaders convention in Florida in January. Chris’ application to the Class of 2025 was accepted and he will be joining a network of young leaders and professionals from across the United States.
Italian Sculptor Davide Prete Discusses Wide-Ranging Career in the Arts
In the final AMHS speaker’s program of the year, an enthusiastic audience gathered in Casa Italiana on September 22, 2024, to hear a talk by Italian sculptor, Davide Prete.
Painter and Art Advocate Filippo Palizzi
Filippo Palizzi was born in the small city of Vasto (population 41,409 in the 2017 Census) on the Adriatic coast in the province of Chieti in the region of Abruzzo, on June 16, 1818. When he was 19, he moved to Naples and enrolled in the Royal Institute of Fine Arts.
BALLOT FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION OF CANDIDATES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The AMHS Nominating Committee (Mark Lino, Rico Allegrino, and Maria D’Andrea-Yothers) are pleased to introduce two candidates for the Board: Teresa Black and Natasha Rovo. If elected, Teresa and Natasha will serve three years, with their term starting on January 1, 2025.
FROM THE AMHS NOMINATING COMMITTEE: NOVEMBER ELECTION OF CANDIDATES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The AMHS Nominating Committee (Mark Lino, Rico Allegrino, and Maria D’Andrea-Yothers) are pleased to introduce two candidates for the Board: Teresa Black and Natasha Rovo. If elected, Teresa and Natasha will serve three years, with their term starting on January 1, 2025.
Revised AMHS Bylaws Approved at September General Meeting
On September 22, 2024, AMHS members in attendance at the Society's general meeting approved a comprehensive set of changes to the organization's bylaws.
Ferragosto 2024: A Resounding Success
On Sunday, August 18, fifty-four (54) AMHS members, friends and family descended on Fort Ward Park in Alexandria, Va., for the Society’s annual Ferragosto picnic, which has been an AMHS tradition for more than 15 years.
Italian and Italian-American Athletes Shine at 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
The recently concluded Summer Olympics held in Paris for 19 days from July 26 through August 11 brought joy across national borders, as spectators thrilled to the accomplishments of the world’s greatest athletes. There were 329 events in 32 sports and 48 disciplines. The Olympians from Italy and Americans of Italian descent made a strong showing at the games.
Jules Mazarin: Statesman, Diplomat, Cardinal
Thanks to the book and film versions of The Three Musketeers, many people know of the power wielded in 17th century France by First Minister of State, Cardinal Richelieu. Not many likely know that Richelieu’s assistant and successor, the Abruzzo-born Jules Mazarin, had an equally noteworthy career and a lasting impact on European diplomacy and politics.
