Italian American Museum of Washington DC

06/03/2026

Members of the Italian American Museum of Washington DC (IAMDC) were delighted to take part in yesterday's celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the founding of the Italian Republic, held at the Italian Embassy in Washington, DC.

Thank you to Ambassador Marco Peronaci for hosting such a joyous occasion, and to the many distinguished Italian and Italian American speakers who contributed to the evening, including Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, among others.

Buon 80° anniversario alla Repubblica Italiana!

06/02/2026

Buona Festa della Repubblica! Happy Italian National Day!

05/30/2026

The Italian American Museum of DC (IAMDC) was proud to support the 37th Sons of Italy Foundation National Education & Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala, held at the historic Reagan Building.

Honored this year were: Cav. Anthony Tamburri Ph.D., Dean of the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute (and IAMDC”s 2024 Italian Legacy Speaker); Mary Naccarato, Chair Emeritus of OSDIA's Grand Lodge of New York, and wife of Anthony Naccarato, (IAMDC 2023 Italian Legacy Speaker); Joseph Sciame, President of the Sons of Italy Foundation and a longtime supporter of our museum; and Vincent J. Delie Jr., President and CEO of F.N.B. Corporation and First National Bank.

The evening was further elevated by the presence of Italian Ambassador Marco Peronaci and Mrs. Peronaci, First Counselor Michela Carboniero, and Stefania Proietti, President of the Region of Umbria, OSDIA's 2026 Region of Celebration. This year’s gala was dedicated to the region of Umbria.

Scholarships were awarded to an exceptionally talented and accomplished group of students, highlighting the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to education and leadership.

Congratulations to Shayla Kaestle, Justin Smith, Nicole D'Arcangelo, and the entire NELA team for creating a truly memorable Italian American evening. Bravo to all who made this celebration such a success!

05/28/2026

IAMDC Board Director Mary Ann Re participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the restoration of the Columbus Circle Statue and Fountain at Washington DC's Union Station. In attendance were Italian Ambassador Marco Peronaci and Spanish Ambassador Ángeles Moreno Bau, as well as numerous government officials and representatives from Italian American organizations.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day we pay tribute to all those who gave their lives to defend and protect our cherished democracy, we honor their sacrifices and express our gratitude.

We also honor the more than one million Italian Americans who served during WW II. Their service in our nation’s Armed Forces not only paved the way for a new generation of military leaders of Italian heritage, but more broadly opened the door for Italian Americans to rise to leadership positions and achieve American success stories that were long overdue.

We share with you here several images of local Italian American soldiers during WWII. The photos are on display at our Italian American Museum of Washington DC.

05/23/2026

34 years ago today, on May 23, 1992, Judge Giovanni Falcone was diabolically assassinated by the Mafia. Many suffered the same fate before and after him, but Falcone’s death became a historic turning point. It was the moment when the people of Italy and the Italian government stood up and said “enough.”

Thanks to Judge Falcone’s lasting legacy, law enforcement institutions are better equipped and more determined than ever to combat corruption and protect victims. His courage lives on.

We remember him, in Washington DC with a memorial mass at Holy Rosary Church and civic ceremony at the Italian American Museum of Washington DC.

As the late Justice Scalia once said, Judge Falcone “had stepped forward to do what good men had to do. All good causes have their martyrs. Falcone became a martyr to the cause of justice. Glory and honor to his name.”

05/23/2026

05/18/2026

Thank you to the distinguished speakers at this year’s ceremony commemorating the assassination of Judge Giovanni Falcone: Italian Ambassador H.E. Marco Peronaci, Deputy Assistant to the President Sebastian Gorka, and Brigadier General Maurizio Cintura, Financial Police Attaché at the Embassy of Italy. Your presence and remarks made the commemoration of the 34th anniversary of the assassination of Judge Falcone truly memorable.

Thank you to the Lido Civic Club of Washington DC and other community organizations for supporting this annual ceremony.

05/12/2026

Just released! Episode 2 of the IAMDC's America250 Podcast, The Life of Mother Cabrini, features an interview with Kristen Theriault, a Catholic writer, speaker and author of "The Mother Cabrini Companion." This insightful interview was conducted by Dr. Dona De Sanctis, and the podcast was produced by Giovanni Sciannameo.

Listen to this exceptional conversation about the life and achievements of the Italian American Saint Mother Cabrini (1850-1917), known for her deep devotion to the Catholic faith and serving the immigrant community.

Sophia Institute Press

IAMDC Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2S15dubZz7VWbzPwcS0nYT?si=KGAm8hSmRjS5121lVmLcIg