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Marconi Project Interview with former FBI agent Joseph Smith
From growing up in the DC area to his work in organized crime in New York City, to his finding his roots in Italy, Joe Smith has a fascinating story to tell.
Casa Italiana
Jan 171 min read


Congressman Brendan F. Boyle Commends Hon. Gene Dodaro for his service as head of the GAO
. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my fellow Pennsylvanian, the Honorable Gene Dodaro, whose term as U.S. Comptroller General comes to an end this month. For 52 years, Gene Dodaro has served the American people as part of the Government Accountability Office. During his 17-year tenure as head of the agency, he has embodied GAO’s core values of accountability, integrity, and reliability, leading work that has resulted in more than $1 trillion in taxpayer savings and othe
Casa Italiana
Jan 12 min read


Elisabetta Ullmann: A master Interpreter
Elisabetta Savigni Ullmann has spent a career interpreting the words of presidents, popes, and other powerful officials. She interprets in Italian, English and French for meetings at the highest international levels, working on behalf of many countries, including the U.S., Italy, Canada, Germany and Japan. She is the interpreter of choice for the U.S. State Department and has worked with the White House from the Bill Clinton to the Donald Trump administrations. Ullmann and he
Casa Italiana
Dec 20, 202514 min read


Fourth Annual Italian Legacy Lecture
The Fourth Annual Italian Legacy Lecture was the subject of an article published in the Agenzia Agenzia Internazionale Stampa Estero (AISE). ROMA\ aise\ - “Non parlavo una parola di inglese. Ci dicevano, a me e alla mia famiglia, di tornarcene da dove eravamo venuti.” “Ero in quarta elementare e non capivo una parola di quello che veniva detto in classe. La signorina Wolf si rese conto del guaio che attraversavo. Decise di passare un’ora al giorno con me, dandomi lezioni pr
Casa Italiana
Oct 25, 20253 min read


Legislation introduced to establish the National Museum of Italian American History Commission
Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY), a first-generation Italian American and a member of the Congressional Italian American Delegation,...
IAMDC
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Brian Della Rocca, Esq. Appointed Legal Counsel to the Italian American Museum of Washington DC
The Italian American Museum of Washington DC, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian R. Della Rocca, Esq. as the Legal Counsel...
Casa Italiana
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Amb. Marco Peronaci welcomed to DC
Italian American Museum of Washington DC president, Francesco Isgro, was among the guests who welcomed Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Ambassador Marco Peronaci to DC
IAMDC
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Thirty-third Anniversary of Judge Giovanni Falcone remembered in Washington DC
The memory of Italian Judge Giovanni Falcone, assassinated by the mafia 33 years ago, was honored this Sunday at Holy Rosary Church and...
Casa Italiana
May 27, 20251 min read


The immigration lessons from Gaetano, the stowaway in first class
The following concluding remarks were delivered by Francesco Isgro, President of the Italian American Museum of Washington DC, following...
Casa Italiana
May 24, 20252 min read


Book Launch: The Stowaway in First Class
In a moving presentation this weekend, Anthony DeSantis launched his new book before an enthralled audience at the Italian American...
Casa Italiana
May 6, 20251 min read


Casa Italiana
May 1, 20250 min read


Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's Stabat Mater to be performed at Holy Rosary Church
The Orchestra da Camera of the Conservatorio "G.B. Pergolesi" di Fermo, Italy, will be performing Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's Stabat...
Casa Italiana
Apr 10, 20251 min read


Entrepreneur and philanthropist Vito John Germinario joins IAMDC Board of Directors
We are honored to announce that Vito John Germinario, entrepreneur and philanthropist, has joined the Board of Directors of the Italian...
Casa Italiana
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Museum welcomes exchange students from Italy
Exchange students from the Istituto Capellini-Sauro La Spezia who recently visited their counterparts in the Washington area, under the...
Casa Italiana
Mar 7, 20251 min read


New donated paintings unveiled at the museum's gallery
In our first cultural event of the year, the Italian American Museum of Washington DC welcomed artists represented in its galleries and...
Casa Italiana
Mar 7, 20251 min read


Exchange students from Italy visit museum
Exchange students from the Istituto Capellini-Sauro La Spezia who recently visited their counterparts in the Washington area, under the...
Casa Italiana
Mar 7, 20251 min read


Remembering Oscar Bartoli
Our multitalented friend Oscar Bartoli was remembered today at the 10:30 Italian Mass at Holy Rosary Church. Oscar passed away on January...
Casa Italiana
Mar 7, 20251 min read


NYC Police Lt. Joseph Petrosino, slain by the mafia, remembered at Italian American Museum ceremony
A ceremony held at the Italian American Museum of Washington DC honored NYC Police Lt. Joseph Petrosino, who was assassinated by the...
Casa Italiana
Nov 26, 20241 min read


Circolo della Briscola
After a long COVID hiatus, the Circolo della Briscola sponsored by Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center, Italian American Museum of...
Casa Italiana
Aug 3, 20241 min read


Civic and religious ceremonies honor the memory of slain Judge Giovanni Falcone
The memory of Judge Giovanni Falcone, who was assassinated by the Sicilian mafia 32 years ago, was honored with a civic ceremony and...
Casa Italiana
May 27, 20241 min read
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