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

Friday, April 26, 2024: AMHS Happy Hour, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Ella’s Wood Fired Kitchen, 610 9th Street, N.W., Washington, DC. See calendar for additional details.

Sunday, May 19, 2024: AMHS General Membership Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Casa Italiana. Sculptor John Belardo will give a presentation on the famous Piccirilli Brothers, six stone carvers from Carrara, Italy who carved the Lincoln Memorial and many other monuments. See calendar for details, including how to register & lunch menu. RSVP: by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16.

SAVE THE DATE: July 14, 2024, 1:30 p.m.: Ronald G. Capalaces, author of “When All the Men Were Gone.” At Pines of Florence Restaurant. Details coming soon.  

SAVE THE DATE: September 22, 2024: AMHS General Membership Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Casa Italiana. Speaker TBD. 

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, April 28, 2024: Annapolis Italian Festival. Sponsored by the Sons and Daughters of Italy Annapolis Lodge. See calendar for details.

Saturday, May 11, 2024: 2D Film Presentation, “Madama Butterfly.” Regal Ballston Quarter Stadium 12, Arlington, VA. See calendar for additional details.