History of Italian Immigration Museum

02/06/2023

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Get involved to help preserve the Italian culture language, & community!

Link for membership & involvement in bio

Frank’s Barbershop in South Philadelphia is just a couple of blocks away from our friends at .international. The barbershop is a time capsule with devotional shrines and all. It was also where Sinatra would come in for a trim when he was in town.

01/03/2023

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Don't forget! Our next session of Italian Language Lessons start next week! Read the newsletter for more information!
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12/21/2022

RIP to FRANCO HARRIS. In our wonderful museum, we have a mention to Franco Harris, an amazing American football player, who's accolades are showcased. He was of half Black & half Italian ancestry who played running back in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks. He was a key player in one of professional football's most famous plays, dubbed "The Immaculate Reception" by Pittsburgh sportscaster Myron Copehoto.

12/16/2022

Another amazing event planned by the chapter of Naples. Music & a presentation of the book La Ragazza e Il Mare... Anzi Due by Gennaro Caliendo!
More information to be shared.
Link in bio!!!!

12/16/2022

Today is national chocolate covered anything day. As ridiculous of a holiday name as that is, the only thing more ridiculous is how good Italian cookies taste! From the class chocolate butter cookies to Molise specialities, i.e.mostaccioli di Mamma, we have quite the variety of chocolate cover anything to chose from!!! What's your favorite???

12/14/2022

Repost from Octo Design Group.

Throwback to a wonderful event led by our Business Networking Group Committee chair Martin Belisario & Wendy Verna!
Become a member & join a committee today!
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12/02/2022

Con grande gioia, noi invitiamo oggi, 2 dicembre al museo Archeologico di Nola! Alle ore 17 di oggi 2 dicembre un bellissimo Evento con tanti gratissimi ospiti per contrastare la violenza dii genere al Museo Archeologico di Nola.
È prevista una visita guidata alle ore 16, tutto gratis.
tuti insieme si può! Non mancate!
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Vi aspettiamo!!! Non mancate!!!!
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Link per l'evento - https://fb.me/e/2npSnRCJO?mibextid=N4tvPT

11/28/2022

Amazing work by our curator, Michael Bonasera, who was able to take more donations from the Enrico Caruso to then install them Make sure to reach out & book a tour at History of Italian Immigration Museum & Filitalia International

Makes sure to read more below!
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11/24/2022

talian Gravy?

While most Americans will be enjoying gravy with their turkey this year, have you ever wondered why some Italian-Americans call their red tomato sauce the same way Americans call their brown turkey gravy? As we know, in the late 19th century, early 20th century, there was a big influx of Italian immigrants to the United States. Many Italians faced discrimination and it was imperative for them to assimilate into the new American culture to relieve this discrimination. Therefore, many Italians tried their best to not teach their children Italian, and forced them to assimilate as much as possible, including by speaking only English.

Read the full story here - https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/gz9scvS

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving a tutti voi!!!

11/21/2022

Andiamoooooooo!
Our Delaware County Chapter's newest networking event done The Italian Way….the only way.

Book your seat Directly at LaScala’s in Villanova PA. With Lauren DiMartino and our guest speaker Tania Trozzo Spensierato!

Event Link - https://fb.me/e/5qK5AXxu5

11/17/2022

is today and one way we want to celebrate is by telling the story of a global scholar who also happened to be the first woman in the world to graduate from a university! The Italian Elena Lucrezia Corner Piscopia, who received her degree in Philosophy from the University of Padua on June 25, 1678.

As an organization who supports our members & non members through their various studies, we wish you all the best & good luck in your education pursuits!

11/17/2022

Happy to announce that we will have our 8th Annual La Vigilia, Feast of the 7 fishes dinner on December 8th, 2022! All at Union League Liberty Hill

All proceeds from our Seven Fish Dinner will benefit Filitalia International's Humanitarian Committee which helps families in need throughout the year through grocery store gift cards, children’s new toys & new coats, and monetary donations.
If you are unable to attend our event, you can still donate by sending cash/check*, new children’s coat and/or toy.

Purchase your Tickets and/or Donate with the link in bio!

11/15/2022

Repost from our friend Rich Leto. Benevenuto Paesano!!!!

Please check out our link in bio & buy your tickets for a book signing presentation that Rich is a part of this Saturday, 11/19.

All at our South Philadelphia base center & home of the History of Italian Immigration Museum. Price of admission includes in ticket

11/12/2022

Thank you to our Veterans, young & old, for your service to our nation. We are forever in debt for your sacrifice and bravery! One amazing veteran that we would like to profile is William "Wild Bill" Guarnere, who was born in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 28, 1923. He was the youngest of 10 children born to Joseph and Augusta Guarnere, who were of Italian origin.

He was a United States Army paratrooper who fought in World War II as a non-commissioned officer with Easy Company & wrote Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends: Two WWII Paratroopers from the Original Band of Brothers Tell Their Story. Guarnere was portrayed in the 2001 HBO miniseries Band of Brothers by Frank John Hughes

11/10/2022

Congratulations to our 2022 Gala Honorees! Today we continue with Eugene Mattioni, Esq. is the son of Italian Immigrants and a beneficiary of their Italian gifts of gentleness, kindness, warmth, humor, music, art, science, architecture, among other treasures. Gene’s mother and her family left their home in Casali, Abbruzzo and boarded the SS President Wilson for the voyage to New York City. She always retained and cherished her Italian heritage and love of her homeland. Shortly after they arrived, they all became U.S. citizen.

He attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy and received a B.S. with honors. He also attended Georgetown University and holds a License of Master of Ocean Steam and Motor Vessels of any gross tons. His professional experience includes his current position as the Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime Academy Charter School for the past three (3) years and served as the Board Chairman from 2006 through 2019 and a co-founder of the school that will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2023. Gene is an attorney and member of the bar for 50 years; 1971 to present! He is also Vice President/Secretary of the Ltd Law Firm

One of Gene’s proudest accomplishments is that he was picked as the team MVP player for the Philadelphia Phillies & Fantasy Baseball team! This award is given to one outstanding player in the team based on his value to the team for strength of offense and defense; his character, disposition, loyalty, and effort. This is exactly the reason he was chosen to be the recipient of the – we are honored to have him on our team!

11/10/2022

Congratulations to our 2022 Gala Honorees!
We'll continue onwards with Antonio Brusco

Born in Calabria on August 30th 1938, Tony Brusco arrived in the United States in 1955 with his father, in search of the American Dream with the willpower to do so being young, intelligent, good-natured and meek. The lithography was of particular interest to him. After three years of lithographic schooling, he perfected his English and started working for Fleetwood Litho & Letter, Downtown Manhattan.

He became the owner of Fleetwood Litho and Letter in the early 1980s. His work was immediately appreciated by prestigious clients such as Revlon TOM FORD Estee Lauder , Express , Sotheby's and Metropolitan museum of art , producing for them catalogs and publications of refined taste.

He is married to Rosetta, his wife for 58 years. They have 10 Grandchildren. Tony's ties with Calabria can be summed up with his saying, "It is easier to take a Calabrese out of Calabria than Calabria out of a Calabrese's heart". Tony Brusco's relationship with the Italian Tri-State Area Community has been truly admirable for several decades, because he has a great sense of pride and achievement in the full gamut of life in America, a Blessed Country with an Italian name.
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11/10/2022

Congratulations to our 2022 Gala Honorees!
We start with Dr. Rosalie M. Mirenda, President Emeritus, Neumann University

Dr. Rosalie Mirenda became president of Neumann University in July of 1996 after spending four decades in nursing practice, education and higher ed administration. From the moment she took the helm of the institution, she forged a reputation as a tireless advocate and savvy visionary. During her presidency, the total enrollment tripled, annual and capital giving increased by more than 30 percent, the campus expanded from 14 to 68 acres, new academic programs were added (including three doctorates), athletic teams grew from 9 to 24, and state of the art residence halls were built to accommodate more than 700 students. She retired in 2017.

Dr. Mirenda earned her Ph.D. from Widener University , her MSN from the University of Pennsylvania , and her B. S. in Nursing from University . She has been married to Anthony D. Mirenda for over 60 years. They have three children and five grandchildren.

11/10/2022

Congratulations to our 2022 Gala Honorees! We have our final recipient!
Raymond Guarini. He is a senior leader in the investment-banking and venture capital sector with 18 + years in the industry. Currently, the Sales Manager and Senior Managing Director of Paulson Investment Company, LLC’s New York Office.

He is a big believer in the importance of building and maintaining a community; because of this, he founded the Italian Enclaves Historical Society which aims to research, document and develop a thorough, searchable, online catalog of hundreds of Italian enclaves throughout the United States. He is also a Fundraising Committee Member for the IABF - Italian American Baseball Foundation.
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11/01/2022

FYI FOR ALL FILITALIA & History of Italian Immigration Museum FOLLOWERS!
There are many ways from volunteering to donating to our annual Gala, in which you can help the organization! Also, you help the organization via the Amazon Smile program & our Profile Link located in our bio!

11/01/2022

Very excited to announce that Riccardo Antonelli is coming straight from Italy to perform at Overbrook Golf Course for our annual gala celebrations!
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More news to follow. Reserve your tickets & sponsorship packages in the link ( https://www.eventbrite.com/.../filitalia-international... )
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10/31/2022

Happy Halloween to our Filitalia friends & family! Please make sure to visit the link in our bio to subscribe to all our activities!

10/24/2022

Thanks once again to Joey Eye for everything with today's tour with Rancocas Valley Regional High School coming to practice their Italian speaking & reading, whilst getting a taste of the culture!

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10/21/2022

Amazing Article (https://www.wetheitalians.com/.../i-made-journey-and...) written by our very dear friend & Italian American researcher, "Philly" Rich Leto! All for We The Italians Make sure to read this & purchase tickets for his family's upcoming book presentation & signing at History of Italian Immigration Museum
on November 19th, 2022

Event Page https://fb.me/e/2jwVdVH7q

10/20/2022

Throwback to our good friend Joey Eye for promoting Filitalia as well as the history of Italian Immigration Museum in the boxing world. Many Italians and Italian Americans have contributed to the world of boxing including Eddie Aliano, a world famous cutman & influence who was born, raised, & resided in South Philly blocks from our museum. Please come & visit us at 1834 East Passyunk Ave Philadelphia PA 19148 to see these new artifacts!!!

Book your your with us today!!!

10/19/2022

Another day, another school tour! Thanks again Joey Eye & Rancocas Valley Regional High School for coming to our museum today!

More photos to follow!!!

10/19/2022

TalkRadio WPHT welcomes Michael Bonasera, Chairman and Curator of the History of the Italian Immigration Museum, to tell what’s been going on at the museum on Columbus Day. Bonasera tells what’s recently been added to the museum & the great Italian heritage in South Philadelphia, plugging also the Mario Lanza Museum and The Victor Cafe nat serenades you with live Opera.

https://omny.fm/shows/the-dom-giordano-program/michael-bonasera-takes-us-to-the-history-of-the-it