Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge #2486

06/22/2026

Happy Founder's Day! Celebrate OSDIA's 121st anniversary today by becoming an At-Large Member. 🇺🇸 🇮🇹

On this day in 1905, Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro and five fellow Italian immigrants founded OSDIA in the Little Italy neighborhood of New York City. Their vision was simple but powerful: a united Italian American voice that could support new immigrants, provide essential resources, and preserve the culture and traditions of the homeland.

121 years later, that belief still matters. Today, you can carry that legacy forward by becoming an At-Large Member — a way to join the OSDIA family and support our mission of leadership, scholarships, and advocacy, even without a local lodge nearby. At-Large Members enjoy full access to OSDIA's national programs, exclusive discounts, and a subscription to Italian America magazine, all while helping shape the next generation of Italian American leadership.

Join today and become part of our national At-Large Member family: osdia.org/become-an-at-large-member/

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day 🇮🇹

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing Father’s ❤️

06/10/2026

Hey Ohio

06/08/2026

Our first family night is this Friday 🇮🇹🍕

06/02/2026

Buona Festa della Repubblica! 🇮🇹

On this very day, in 1946, the Italian people went to the polls. For the first time after 20 years of Fascism, after World War II had largely destroyed the country, the Italian people had an important choice to make: “Monarchia” or “Repubblica”? Women were also allowed to vote, for the first time in Italian history, and so they did.

Credit is usually given to Alcide De Gasperi for the remarkably consequential decision to call the entire population to a vote on such a huge and controversial issue. The choice was “Repubblica” by a close margin, and King Umberto II went into exile.

It’s an Italian bank holiday (festa nazionale) and cities nationwide celebrate with parades, flying the “tricolore” and in Rome the “Frecce Tricolori” perform a flyover the city. Be sure to wish all your Italian family and friends, “Buona Festa della Repubblica!” 🇮🇹

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

05/30/2026