OUR MISSION
The Robert A. Facchina Italian American Museum of Washington DC (IAMDC) preserves the past,
celebrates the present, and creates a legacy for the future.
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The IAMDC is a private museum
Click here to make a reservation to visit the museum​
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May 3 - Briscola and Conversazione - Contact Nancy De Santi at: ndesanti7@gmail.com
May 17 - Annual Ceremony Commemorating assassination of Judge Giovanni Falcone - Contact iamdc.claudia@gmail.com
June 13 - Author and Chef Domenica Marchetti presents her latest book Italian Cookies - Contact iamdc.claudia@gmail.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MUSEUM NEWS
The IAMDC announces the Dennis Santoli Museum Studies Fellowship Program
In honor of the late Dennis R. Santoli, Esq. esteemed Corporate Board Member of the IAMDC, and a long time supporter of the Casa Italiana community, the museum has established the Dennis Santoli Museum Studies Fellowship. The fellowship will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in a museum studies program at a local university. Italian American candidates would be given priority. This is our small way of honoring and remembering the dedication, leadership, and generosity he brought to the IAMDC and to carry forward the values he so strongly represented. Through this fellowship program, his legacy will continue to make a meaningful difference in the years ahead. For information on the 2026 Dennis Santoli Museum Studies Fellowship click here.
The IAMDC Launches America250 Podcast Series
The IAMDC Podcast is a tribute to 250 years of the Republic and to the Italian Americans who contributed to its development. This podcast series aims to extend our educational mission beyond our walls. Each episode will delve into the lives of Italian Americans who have shaped our Republic—patriots, public servants, artists, innovators, musicians, entrepreneurs, and everyday citizens whose contributions have strengthened the nation. From Washington, DC, at the heart of our democracy, we invite listeners across the country to reflect on how heritage informs citizenship. Click here to listen to the podcast on Spotify. - Click here for more information.
Lidia Bastianich Distinguished Guest Speaker at the IAMDC
Lidia Bastianich, the renowned Emmy Award-winning public television host, chef, author and ambassador of Italian Cuisine, was a special guest speaker at the Italian American Museum of Washington DC (IAMDC). Watch the full lecture below
Book announcement:
We are excited to announce our upcoming book, Capital Legacy: The Italian American Story in Washington DC, to be published in coming months.
Drawing on extensive research and compelling story telling, the book covers nearly 250 years of Italians and Italian Americans in the greater Washington DC area. Discover their surprising contributions to the city, sites that many Washingtonians see every day. Be inspired by countless personal stories of immigrants, their struggles, achievements, and how the ethnic group ultimately moved from the margins of Washington society to positions of power.
Capital Legacy is particularly timely as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. Yes, Italians were present at the birth of our nation!
More details, including the publication date, will be shared soon—stay tuned for this exciting release.
Marconi Project interview with Peggy Floria
