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.
The IAMDC is a private museum
Click here to make a reservation to visit the museum
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM
February 1 - Briscola and Conversazione
Join experienced players and new comers in playing Italian card games
learning Italian. At 12:00 noon in the museum's Giovanni Falcone
Conference Room - Contact Nancy De Santi at: ndesanti7@gmail.com
MUSEUM NEWS
RIP Dennis Raymond Santoli
February 12, 1946 - January 25, 2026
On February 14, 2025, A funeral mass for Dennis Santoli, IAMDC corporate Board Member, was celebrated at Holy Rosary Church by Fr. Maurizio Maifredi. Following the mass, Dennis Santoli's Sigma Chi Fraternity brothers conducted a White Rose Ceremony.
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
Marconi Project interview with Elisa DiClemente
