The Abruzzo and Molise Heritage Society (AMHS) holds a number of events and activities each year: (1) up to 5 general membership meetings per year; and (2) the annual Ferragosto picnic. These events are sponsored by AMHS or held in conjunction with other Italian American organizations. AMHS also promotes the events and activities of other Italian American organizations in the Washington, D.C. area.

AMHS-Sponsored Events

Sunday, August 18, 2024, 3:00 p.m.: Annual Ferragosto Picnic. Fort Ward Park Area 5, Alexandria, VA. See calendar for details (a rain or shine event).

Friday, August 23, 2024, 5:00 p.m.: AMHS Happy Hour. Join us at Tonari, an Italian-Japanese fusion restaurant. See calendar for details including RSVP.

SAVE THE DATE: September 22, 2024: AMHS General Membership Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Casa Italiana. Guest speaker, Davide Prete, a sculptor from Treviso, Italy. Lunch catered by Fontina Grille. Details coming soon!

SAVE THE DATE: November 17, 2024, AMHS General Membership Meeting, 1:30 p.m, Casa Italiana. Wine tasting event.

Other Events/Activities in the Washington, DC Area

Sunday, September 15, 12:00 p.m.: Briscola Partita. Join AMHS and the Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center for a Briscola Partita. See calendar for details including who to contact if  you are interested.

Travel Opportunities to Abruzzo/Molise

Women’s Wellness Retreat, Abruzzo, Italy, October 31-November 8, 2024. Organized by Prana Tours, a women-owned boutique company that offers mindful and immersive travel experiences for women. To learn more, visit the Prana Tours website or download the trip brochure.