Our Legacy

A Brave New Beginning: The Formation of Italian America

Before it's consumed by time, there's an urgency to understand the sacrifice and struggle of our Italian ancestors, who risked the familiar in search of a future.

Our Darkest Hour: Anarchy, a Lynch Mob and 11 Souls Lost

How the murder of a New Orleans police chief gave way to a feverish vendetta against innocent Italians.

The Rise of Italian America

Italian immigrants toiled to change their lives, and in the process, started a new way of life.

Family, Hope and No Turning Back: A Gutsy Story Woven Into the American Fabric

From family heritage to our people's history, Italian Americans carry a legacy that will burn brightly for generations to come.

What Makes Us Italian American?

Virtues, traditions and family light the way as we pass the torch from one generation to the next.

Calabria Is the Beating Heart of the Italian American Spirit

Devotion to family, a strong work ethic and unwavering faith made Calabria what it is today.

What Was Special About Growing Up in an Italian American Home

Columbus Day and the Great Italian-American Arrival

How Columbus's historic voyage came to symbolize Italian-American perseverance.

Sicily Lights Our Way Home With Culture Sown in Past and Present

A jewel of the western world, Sicily is steeped in 2,500 years of rich heritage and history.

A Lifetime of Change in America

From post-WWII to present, it's hard to believe how quickly our culture has advanced and changed.

We Discovered It, We Named It, We Built It

Nine words are all it takes to capture Italians' indelible contributions to America.

Every Italian-American Recipe Has a Story That Leads to 1 Place—Home

Italian heirloom recipes open the door to family histories, and take today's generations to bygone eras.

How a Civil War and Great Arrival Sparked the Creation of Italian America

Southern Italians brought many of the tastes and traditions that define Italian-American celebrations and rituals today.

Remembering Our Italian Garden

Long before organic or local, we called it "from the garden"—and we still do.

Memories of an Italian-American Christmas

From the aroma of the food to the glow of the fire light, there's nothing like an Italian-American Christmas.