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CISC Inc / Italian American Museum of Washington DC, promotes & preserves Italian and ItalianAmerican heritage & culture in Washington DC area

The Italian American Museum of Washington DC is a private museum. It is closed during July-August. To make any appointment call 202-643-9514 and leave a message.

06/16/2026

Yesterday, a wonderful group of students from the College of William & Mary visited the Italian American Museum of Washington DC (IAMDC) along with their history professor, Adrienne Petty. The students are taking a summer course on the People’s History of D.C. through William & Mary’s Washington Center. We were delighted to tell the story of Italian Americans in our nation’s capital as part of their studies.

Thank you to Professor Petty and the William & Mary students for touring the IAMDC, which highlights Italian contributions to Washington, DC, explores the history of Italian immigration to the area, examines the historic role of the century-old Holy Rosary Church, and celebrates the artwork of modern-day Italian and Italian Americans in the area.

The visit also provided an opportunity to reflect on a special connection between William & Mary and Italian American history. One of the College’s earliest faculty members was Carlo Bellini, a native of Florence who became the first Professor of Modern Languages in North America. Bellini taught Italian and French at William & Mary from 1779 to 1803 and was recommended for the position by Thomas Jefferson.

We were honored to welcome this outstanding group and wish them a wonderful summer as they continue to learn about the People's of DC!

Schedule your visit to the IAMDC by visiting our website: www.casaitalianacenter.org

06/11/2026

Congratulations to the new leadership team at the Italian American Museum of Washington, DC!

06/08/2026

Last week The Robert A. Facchina Italian American Museum of Washington DC (IAMDC) was thrilled to welcome Susan Glimcher, Vice President of Artemisia Gold, a global non-profit committed to the rediscovery, restoration, and exhibition of overlooked artwork, with a focus on forgotten female artists.

We had a wonderful tour of the IAMDC, and spent lots of time on the 4th Floor of our museum where we exhibit the artwork of our “Community of Artists”, celebrating the works of local Italian and Italian American artists as they build on traditions of a culture.

To register for a tour of the IAMDC, visit our website: www.casaitalianacenter.org

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.”

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Washington D.C., DC
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