Stories
Two Flags, One Heart — We Are Italian America
Proclaimed in 1989 by President George H.W. Bush and the U.S. Congress, Italian American Heritage Month honors the contributions, achievement and principles of our storied culture.
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What Part of Italy Are You From?
Most Italian Americans trace their roots to villages in the Mezzogiorno, or the regions that comprise Italy’s south: Sicily, Campania, Calabria, Basilicata, Abruzzo, Puglia, Molise, and Sardinia.
Read MoreSan Gennaro 2021 Reigniting Italian Traditions Along NYC’s Mulberry Street
"The Feast of All Feasts" is poised to make a comeback.
Read MoreAn Italian American Family’s 100-year Journey
The following was submitted by Robert of the Fiorille family.
Read MoreSt. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church
St. Anthony of Padua was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195. His baptismal name was Ferdinand, and he was a member of the prominent Bouillon or Buglione family.
Read MoreThe Day My Ancestors Survived Colorado’s Worst Disaster
Nearly a century ago, on June 3, 1921, a devastating flood consumed a city built up by Italian immigrants. Here's their story.
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